Tony is an accomplished piper and has been playing the Great Highland Bagpipes for 20 plus years. On release from the Armed Forces, he attended the piper’s course at the Army School of Bagpipe Music and Highland Drumming, Inchdrewer, House Edinburgh. He went on to be tutored further under the watchful eye of an Ex Scots Guards Pipe Major, prior to launching his professional career.
Tony is predominately a solo piper however also manages The Home Counties Pipes & Drums whom are available for larger corporate events, carnivals and fetes and can therefore supply the number of Pipers and Drummers to your specific requirements.
He has had the honour of attending many weddings both traditional and themed or alternative, and has played throughout the United Kingdom and overseas including Poland India and the Caribbean to name a few. His latest major events have included functions at Blenheim Palace, The International Trade Event London, Accompanying The National Symphony Orchestra, and also with 3 other members of the band, accompanied Sir Rod Stewart on his latest UK Stadium Tour.in 2019
He will tailor the day to your specific requirements and can advise where needed, on the formal parts of your ceremony and the best way to utilise your piper, to make it an occasion you, your family, and your friends will remember as one of the highlights of your special day.
Tony has two tartans Royal Stuart and Black Watch his family tartans, and can attend in Formal Ceremonial dress, Day or Evening dress subject to your preference.
Based in Swindon, Wiltshire
No specific performance space is required as trhis is generally outlined by the client. No electrical points are required
Not applicable
who do I send public liability insurance to/ and have they suitable changing facilities public toilets are NOT suitable
I would also need to know where sound limiters are located
Not Normally
Sir Rod Stewarts 2019 stadium tour 9 venues throughout UK
Many Pipe Majors throughout my Career have taught and influanced me
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