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Greater London Piper #2670 Bagpiper Hire

 
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If you would like to add a Scottish element to your celebration, making your day/night special and distinct to any other, take a look through his website and do not hesitate to make contact. He is based in the south-east and the London area of England but can travel to accommodate your specific needs.
Equipment:
Setup Times:
Area Required:
Private room
Sets and
Times :
Usually 3x 20 minute sets (this is flexible)
Tech Requirements:
About: This piper has been playing the great highland bagpipes for 24 years. His professionalism and experience in front of crowds of all sizes puts him in perfect stead to perform for all occasions.
Rates From £ 188
Rates subject to travel and Performance times
Services: Piper
Options: Traditional or Contemporary music options
Genres: Folk, Scottish
Uniforms: Full highland day dress. Selection of two kilts; McRae Ancient Hunting, and McRae Weathered Hunting. Full highland military dress can be arranged.
Past Clients: Royal Albert Hall, Hampton Court Palace, The Intercontinental in Mayfair (Ldn), Saxon Hall, Birkbeck University, Sony Pictures, The Orient Express, Horsley Towers, Leeds Castle, Saddlers Hall, Panasonic, Mecca Bingo, Grosvenor Casino and Howling Hops Brewery.
Experience: Entertainer 2670 has appeared on a range of well known TV and Radio programmes, from Chris Evans’ Breakfast Show on BBC Radio 2 and Absolute Radio, to Made in Chelsea and The Last Leg: Correspondents. He has also featured as a session musician with Right Said Fred, and for Walkers Crisps. He has also performed with The Chieftains, and the international best selling classical group, Il Divo.
Based in: Wanstead , Greater London
24 years worth of experience Competent media and corporate performer Passionate performer for all occasions Punctual and reliable is his approach

Playlists etc:

Weddings:
The below services are provided, which can be altered to cater for your specific requirements to make your day as unique as possible, including:
*Play whilst guests arrive
*Play the bride down the church aisle, then the bride and groom on exit
*Play a medley of tunes whilst the photographs are being taken, including a repertoire of traditional and contemporary.
*Play the married couple to the top table at the wedding breakfast

Burns' Night:
Burns’ Suppers are a well-known Scottish celebration. There main purpose is to celebrate the life and birthday of poet Robert Burns who blessed Scotland with his poems, songs, and stories over 250 years ago. A Scottish inspired bagpiper compliments the day superbly and gives the evening a traditional ambiance. The haggis should not be brought to the table other than to the sound of the Great Highland Bagpipe!

The below services can be provided which can be altered to cater for your specific requirements to make your celebration as unique as you feel necessary:
*Play whilst guests arrive
Lead the haggis to the top table
*Play the haggis out of the room
*Play a medley of tunes whilst the starters and/or mains are being served

Birthdays:
Why not have something different at your birthday. The bagpipes will get the crowd clapping and make your birthday distinct and special.
The below selection of contemporary tunes can be provided to sing along to, such as:
*Thin Lizzy – Whisky in a Jar
*George Harrison – Here Comes the Sun
*AC/DC – It’s a Long Way to the Top if you Wanna Rock ‘n’ Roll
*Oasis – She’s Electric
*Blur – Tender
*The Proclaimers – Walk 500 Miles
*Pulp – Disco 2000
*Rod Stewart – I Am Sailing
*Happy Mondays – Step On
*Faithless – Insomnia
*Avicii – Wake Me Up
*A Guy Called Gerald – Voodoo Ray
*Jurassic Park
*Harry Potter
*Star Wars
*Happy Birthday

Funerals:
A funeral is a time for reflection and remembering the life of a loved one. A bagpiper playing at the beginning or end is sure to leave a lasting memory.

Burial -
*Lead the hearse and coffin into the service
*Lead the coffin to the burial site
*Play in the background once the minister has completed his/her sermon

Cremation -
*Lead the hearse and coffin into the service
*Play within the service as the coffin is lowered or departs behind the curtain
*Play whilst guests gather their thoughts and look over the flowers

Reviews:

"You were absolutely wonderful, Thank You so much, my family loved it and im sure my Grandad did too. I will be recommending you always. Thank You again and all the best to you for 2010"
Tammy

"Thanks for braving the snowy weather and playing so outstandingly at our charity night for the TLC Appeal. In fact you single-handedly revised many of the (English) guests’ opinions on bagpipe music! You’re definitely booked for next year."
Alasdair MacLeod

"Hiring him to pipe for us at our recent wedding was an excellent decision and we'll never forget the pleasure it gave us all. He played tunes chosen from his wide repertoire, plus a new one that we requested (I am sailing) and which he learned and played perfectly. Our guests all expressed their delight at hearing his pipes playing the Wedding March as I walked in, and other tunes after the wedding. It made the Register Office atmosphere a lot less formal. He was reliable and punctual and we would not hesitate to recommend him."
Vivien Spedding

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