Hire Pipers Stoke-on-Trent

I am a Bagpiper, based in Warrington Cheshire. I have been playing for over 30 years and have a wealth of experience with high profile jobs of many differing types. I have a selection of different tartans and uniform types to suit any engagement. I am happy to travel, please see my summary for the areas I have played in.. I have been playing the bagpipes for over 30 years and started when I was 9 years old. I am a former member of the world famous pipes and drums of the 1st Battalion The Black Watch and have travelled all over the world with them. As an army piper I have taken part in many high profile events, the highlights of those events would be the playing for the Royal family and various other heads of state at official functions, the Edinburgh military tattoo, North American tour and the hand over of Hong Kong. During my time as an Army piper I passed the class 1 pipers course which is a pre requisit for being put forward for the army Pipe Majors course. I have always been involoved with competition bands either as a band member or leader, I have played at most of the official major championships, including the World pipe band championships, the European championships and the British championships. I have also been the North West England solo piping champion. My experience gained in these events allows me to provide a professional service to any event type. Having experienced this high level of performance, I am able to offer a professional service from the standard of turn out to quality of playing for your event. High profile events I have taken part in include:- The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo (1996, 1997, 1998, 2014) Kenya (1996) Tour of New Zealand (1997) Piping for the Normandy veterans on their annual return to France (2012, 2013, 2014) The Basel Tattoo (2015) The Berlin Tattoo (2016) The Malta Military Tattoo (2017) Tour of North America (1994, 1998) The Hand over of Hong Kong (1997) Contries I have played in:- All over the UK America Canada Denmark Germany Hong Kong New Zealand Kenya Malta Switzerland France ...

Scottish bagpiper for hire. Available 7 days a week. I’ve performed at hundreds of events as a solo musician. Including weddings, funerals, birthday parties, and more. I play a wide repertoire of music, and am always happy to accommodate requests.. I’m a professional Scottish bagpiper for hire. Available 7 days a week. I grew up in Glasgow and started learning the pipes at 11 years old. Then moved to the north of England in my early 20s. I have 30 years continuous experience playing to a high standard with pipe bands in Scotland and England. I’ve performed at hundreds of events as a solo musician. Including weddings, funerals, birthday parties, and more. I play a wide repertoire of music, and am always happy to accommodate requests. Please listen to my audio files for a brief sample. What I love most about my job is the feedback and appreciation I receive from my satisfied customers. I perform the bagpipes regularly throughout Lancashire, Cumbria & The Lake District, Yorkshire, Cheshire, Merseyside, and Greater Manchester. I also travel nationwide on request. ...

Having played the bagpipes for some forty years, and with a wealth of experience gained from my time as a piper with the 1st Battalion The Black Watch (Royal Highland Regiment), I offer a unique service that will make your special occasion truly memorable.. Having played the bagpipes for some thirty years, and with a wealth of experience gained from my time as a piper with the 1st Battalion The Black Watch (Royal Highland Regiment), I offer a unique service that will make your special occasion truly memorable. I'm proud to say that I have had the pleasure of playing the bagpipes for most of the current Royal Family and I've also been a guest at the White House where I played for George Bush senior. Whatever the event, be it a wedding, funeral, party, Burn's night celebration or gala dinner the bagpipes always add a touch of style and prestige; leaving your guests with lasting memories. With every detail tailor-made to your own requirements you can be assured of a professional and personal service. I can play traditional Scots and Irish music, favourite melodies or even requests. ...

Donald the piper offers a service to clients who need someone to play the bagpipes at a Wedding, Special Event, private party, a Funeral or memorial service. Bagpipe music can be provided and tailored to your individual requirements. Mostly traditional Scottish tunes are played on the bagpipes, a slow air at funeral, jigs reels and hornpipes at a weddin. Donald the Leading Bagpiper throughout Devon Dorset Somerset and Wiltshire will help make your special occasion a memorable one!! ...

Mike has played solo for many years and in many different countries also with various bands in Essex, London & the home counties. He would be delighted to discuss your event and will accommodate you in any way he can. If you're happy, He's happy.. He can provide the following services Weddings Birthdays Burns Nights Funerals Corporate Events BBQ's & Garden Parties Advise on performance and appropriate music Anything else you may wish ...

A professional ex military bagpiper and master of ceremonies with a range of packages to suit every budget. I have three different packages on offer - Piper Package (Piper only) MC Package (MC Only) and the unique Ultimate Package (Piper & MC). Piper Package - A Highland bagpiper in Full Regalia A bagpiper in full highland regalia for your ceremony and reception. On duty from 30 minutes prior to the ceremony until the start of your wedding breakfast. What you get................ Meeting with the happy couple as early as possible after booking me to go over your plans and wishes  Bagpiping outside your ceremony venue for 30 minutes prior to the brides arrival  Playing the brides processional tune (if required)  Playing during the signing of the register (if required)  Playing the Bride and Grooms recessional tune (if required)  Playing outside the ceremony venue during photographs  Playing as guests arrive at reception venue (if ceremony and reception venues are different)  Playing as Bride and Groom arrive at reception venue (if ceremony and reception venues are different)  Play the top table in to the reception (if required)(Bagpiping)  Play the happy couple in to the reception (Bagpiping)  Use of my full size Claymore sword to cut your cake  Skirls Aloud unique Quaich ceremony MC Package - Master of Ceremonies in red or white highland formal dress A master of ceremonies in red or white highland formal dress (your choice) for your ceremony and reception (ideal if you have a family member or friend piping). On duty from an hour prior to the ceremony until the end of your first dance. What you get................ Meeting with the happy couple as early as possible after booking me to go over your plans and wishes  Advice on etiquette and customs  Greet your guests to the ceremony and reception  Advise and assist ushers  Liaise with the celebrant/minister/priest etc  Liaise with the photographer  Liaise with the videographer  Liaise with the caterers/chef/venue management  Organise the receiving line, announce guests  Co-ordinate acceptance of gifts  Call attention to the seating plan  Announce the top table in to the reception  Announce the happy couple in to the reception  Organise and announce the cutting of the cake  Use of my full size Claymore sword to cut your cake  Skirls Aloud unique Quaich ceremony  Announce the toasts and the speakers  Assist in the presenting of special gifts or bouquets  Say grace, if required  Read cards and other messages, if required  Announce and arrange the retiring of the couple from the table  Ensure the arrangements for the evening/liaise with the band/disco  Organise the Grand March (bridal party in to ballroom for first dance)  Announce the first dance  Plus many other unseen tasks that go to make the day perfect Bagpiper and Master Of Ceremonies ‘The Ultimate Package’ A unique fusion of two very distinct and valuable services to make your day as special as it should be. A highland bagpiper in full highland regalia for your ceremony and a master of ceremonies in red or white highland formal dress (your choice) for your reception. On duty from 30 minutes prior to the ceremony until the end of the first dance. What you get................ Meeting with the happy couple as early as possible after booking me to go over your plans and wishes Bagpiping  Bagpiping outside your ceremony venue for 30 minutes prior to the brides arrival  Playing the brides processional tune (if required)  Playing during the signing of the register (if required)  Playing the Bride and Grooms recessional tune (if required)  Playing outside the ceremony venue during photographs  Playing as guests arrive at reception venue (if ceremony and reception venues are different)  Playing as Bride and Groom arrive at reception venue (if ceremony and reception venues are different) Master of Ceremonies  Advice on etiquette and customs  Greet your guests to the reception  Liaise with the photographer  Liaise with the videographer  Liaise with the caterers/chef/venue management  Organise the receiving line, announce guests  Co-ordinate acceptance of gifts  Call attention to the seating plan  Play the top table in to the reception (if required)(Bagpiping)  Play the happy couple in to the reception (Bagpiping)  Organise and announce the cutting of the cake (if prior to the meal)  Use of my full size Claymore sword to cut your cake  Skirls Aloud unique Quaich ceremony  Announce the toasts and the speakers  Assist in the presenting of special gifts or bouquets  Say grace, if required  Read cards and other messages, if required  Announce and arrange the retiring of the couple from the table  Ensure the arrangements for the evening/liaise with the band/disco  Organise the Grand March (bridal party in to ballroom for first dance)(Bagpiping)  Announce the first dance  Plus many other unseen tasks that go to make the day perfect as it should be. ...

Dancing Feet Ceilidh Band - an exciting and innovative Scottish band who perform at weddings, festivals, corporate events, functions and parties across Scotland and Northern England. Their infectious style and energetic performance is guaranteed to get everyone up dancing.  Based in Kirriemuir, Angus, Dancing Feet Ceilidh Band do a tour in France annually, and can call ceilidhs in French and German as well as English. They have also played in Spain, Belgium, Germany and the Nertherlands. This is not your conventional ceilidh band - with flute, fiddle, bagpipes, saxophone, guitar, cajon, loop pedal, vocals and caller, two musicians create a whole band sound by making live loops. The sound of Dancing Feet Ceilidh Band is influenced by the eclectic tastes and experiences of its band members, ranging from eastern european music to Scandinavian, with a strong Irish element in there too.  They also offer wedding packages and can play for your ceremony, drinks recweption and can offer use of PA for your own play list should you require it at any time ...