London Based World Champion Bagpiper London based Highland Bagpiper for hire. Traditional & Contemporary.

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Description Price
Piping once at one venue. E.g. Arrival of the Bride or as Couple leave the wedding venue.£240
Piping More than one venue. Multiple sets. E.g. Above + piping at reception to welcome guests.£300
Piping Day and Evening. 1 and/or2 and staying into the evening to perform a virtuoso Bagpipe set.£350
Mulitiple sets on multiple different sets of pipes. E.g. 1, 2 or 3 + Small Pipe (very intimate) set accompanying Champagne£500
All Prices are not inclusive of travel which will be added to the final price.

About / Biography

Four time world Champion Great Highland Bagpiper with extensive experience.

Also plays Scottish Border Pipes and Scottish Small Pipes for more intimate occasions.

Available for Weddings/Funerals/Special Ocassions.

Can "Toast the Haggis" with the full poem by Robert Burns. Perfect to create the ultimate Burns Supper party.

Experience highlights include soloist on John Barrowman's album "You Raise Me Up", playing solo at Wales Millennium Stadium prior to Six nations game, Royal Festival Hall performance and first Bagpiper ever to play upstairs at Ronnie Scott’s Jazz club in Soho.

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AVERAGE RATING

10 / 101

Location

Based in South East London

Will travel up to 500 miles
green circle = areas covered (up to 500 miles)
pink circle = free travel (up to 1 miles)
Please note that the circles shown on the map are calculated "as the crow flies". By road distances may vary, so please get in touch for an accurate quote.

Sample Repertoire

Almost anything that can be played on the Great Highland Scottish Bagpipes I can play or learn to play. From Scotland the brave, Amazing Grace to Thunderstruck (Ac/Dc).

Technical Info

What are your basic technical requirements?

Space for a solo piper to play


Do you provide sound and lighting equipment?

no


What information do you require about a venue?

Basic travel information.


Can you provide a Spotify/DJ service before and between your sets?

No

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best gig you've ever done and the best venue you've ever played at?

Millennium Stadium in front of 80,000 people live on the BBC solo tribute to Rugby Commentator Bill MacLaren.
The only Bagpiper ever (to date) to play upstairs and London’s world famous Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Bar.
Thursford Christmas Spectacular with live full 32 piece orchestra.
Playing on John Barrowman’s album “You raise me up”.


Which artists have you been most influenced by, who is your favourite artist and what is the greatest song of all time?

Piper, whistler and Scottish folk legend, Gordon Duncan


What's your previous experience and how did you start gigging?

I’ve been working in theatre for 25 years as an actor, musician and writer. Performed on Broadway twice as well as cruise ships and throughout the UK as well as Australia and the USA.


What's your favourite type of event to play at?

Anything with a live band. Can’t beat it.


How long is a normal bagpipe set?

A set on the Pipes will last a maximum of 5/6 minutes after which a small break is required before playing again but generally less is more. They do make an enormous impression and fanfare of welcome or departure.


Are the bagpipes capable of playing any song or tune I wish?

No - The bagpipes traditionally has only a 9 note scale and while some modern tunes are satisfyingly transposed onto the bagpipe scale some have too wide a musical range or use too many notes to be transposed recognisably to the bagpipes. But always worth an ask, I’m always happy for a challenge if you have that one special tune.

Notable non traditional bagpipe tunes I’ve adapted include; Send in the Clowns, Jurassic Park Theme, Thunderstruck AcDc, Singing in the Rain and a wide range of Hymns including Bread of Heaven and Lord of the Dance.

Performance Info

What are your typical setup and performance times?

Just me performing once or twice to mark and arrival, a departure or an occasion.


Are you happy to perform outside?

Some people prefer the pipes playing outside but I suppose it depends on the size of the venue.


Do the clients have a say in what you play or is it a set repertoire list only?

Clients always have a say and despite the limited range the bagpipes have I always try and accommodate.


How do previous clients most commonly describe your performances?

Professional.

Recent Clients

London Based World Champion Bagpiper has performed for these clients:

Thursford Christmas Spectacular, Regents Park Open air Theatre, English Touring Theatre.

Venues

London Based World Champion Bagpiper has performed at these venues:

Wales Millennium Stadium, Cardiff

Fringe World Festival Perth, Australia,

St Anne’s Warehouse, New York City

Mr Fogg’s Cocktail Bar, Mayfair, London

Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Bar, London.

More Info

Events types:

Wedding

Birthday Party

Private Event

Corporate Event

Hotel / Restaurant Event

Bar / Venue Event

Funeral / Memorial

Wedding Proposal

Concert

Religious Event

Recording Session

Cruise

Virtual Event

Charity Event

Theatre Show

Burns Night

Christmas Party

New Year's Eve

Genres:

Acoustic

Covers

Heavy Metal

World Music

Scottish Music

Features:

Instrumental

100% acoustic (no power)

Will travel internationally

Male vocalist

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