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About Bagpiper George

British Champion Bagpiper based in London and the South East of England and Piper for the 2021 Rugby 6 Nations.

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With many years experience, George has played at many events such as the Thursford Christmas Spectacular, Basel Tattoo, HRH The Queens 90th birthday. George has recently filmed for the upcoming 'The Kingsman 3' and has featured on the BBC, ITV, Swiss TV, Australian TV and German TV. He has performed at many weddings, funerals, Burns night events and New Years Eve events and has performed all around Europe touring with different bands alongside winning the British pipe band championships. From an early age George was playing the Bagpipes in the Air Cadets and has gone on to represent the Metropolitan Police and the Royal Air Force in functions all around the world, playing at iconic venues such as; Edingburgh Castle, Windsor Castle, The Royal Albert Hall, Menin Gate, Normandy beaches, Annabel's, Goodwood House and the Arts Club, Mayfair.

Bagpiper George

5 out of 5

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Satisfaction

5.0

Professionalism

5.0

Communication

5.0

Punctuality

5.0

Bagpiper George 's Reviews

5 out of 5

George was amazing . He played while our guests arrived he also walked in front of me as walked down the aisle . Everyone commented how lovely it was highly recommended for a Scottish wedding sarah & nick Bryant

5 out of 5

I am always wary when booking and paying for things over the net - but in this case all i can say it WOW - went above and beyond - from the moment he quoted, George stayed in contact with us, he liased with our funeral director as well as me - and I must have driven him crazy on the lead up as 35 emails bounced back and forth between us - keeping in touch - and ensuring everything was ok for all concerned... He piped mum in to Amazing Grace and he played beautifully and was waiting outside to play more tunes... Not sure I am allowed to do this on here - but here is a link of him playing at mums funeral.... if you scroll down to we helped a family in middlesex today... about ten seconds in you will see my mum arriving and George playing.... I could not recommend this lovely polite young man more..... https://www.facebook.com/Madgwickcarriagemasters/

5 out of 5

Totally satisfied with this wonderful musician. George went the extra mile to surprise my mum on her birthday. Communication before the event was smooth, prompt and professional. He arrived in perfect time and as requested, through a secret entrance. Everyone LOVED the performance and he made everyone's day come alive. We cannot thank you enough but we can wholeheartedly and unreservedly recommmend!!

5 out of 5

I was very pleased with George, he was very professional and I would most certainly recommend his service for any occasion.

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5 out of 5

George did a fantastic job on our special day and we couldn't have been happier. The bagpipes sounded amazing and he was so professional throughout. Would highly recommend!! Thank you George!

5 out of 5

George played at my dad's surprise 70th birthday gathering. He was fantastic and my dad was thrilled - it made his day. George was very professional and I couldn't recommend him enough. Thank you again.

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Experienced: 10 bookings through Encore

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4th Anniversary

This act has been working with Encore for over 4 years

Bagpiper George 's Song list

Scotland The Brave

Flowers of The Forest

Flower of Scotland

Amazing Graze

Highland Cathedral

The Dark Aisle

The Atholl Highlanders

Auld Lang Syne

The little Drummer Boy

Fairytale of New York

Rocking All Over The World

Gabriels Oboe

Dances with Wolves

A Mans A Man

Castle Dangerous

Jim Thompson of Flagstaff

Dawning of the Day

Donal Mclean of Lewis

The Fuddler

Wings

Rowan Tree

La Baum

The Green Hills of Tyroll

The Battles O'er

Lochanside

Ian Mcmaster

Hector the Hero

Itchy Fingers

Clumsy Lover

The Masons Apron

The High Drive

Donald Cameron Powder Horn

Song of the Smallpipe

Gift of a Thistle

Angus Mckinnon

Crossing the Minch

79ths Farewell to Gibraltar

PM Sandy Spence

Abide With Me

Hallelujah

Andrew Warnoc

Archie Beag

The Argyllshire Gathering

Arthur Bignold of Lochrosque

Maggie Cameron

Susan Mcleod

The Smith of Chillechassie

Waltzing Matilda

Balmoral

The Balmoral Highlanders

Barren Rocks of Aden

Battle of The Somme

Battle of Waterloo

The Black Bear

Bonnie Dundee

Boys of Wexford

The Cameronian rant

The Seagull

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The Last Tango in Harris

Queen Elizabeths March

The Star of County Down

Our Musical Journey

All The Way To The Top

Smoke on The Water

Plus many more tunes!

Bagpiper George 's Prices

Note: prices may vary based on travel distance. For an exact quote, click “Check availability”.

Performance duration	Price
Short performance (up to 15 min)	£190
Up to 1 hour	£220
Up to 2 hours	£250
Up to 3 hours	£350

Funeral

Funeral and Memorial services

£190

Drinks reception

Piping in of guests, Piping in of the Haggis and 10 minute solo.

£280

Wedding ceremony

This includes music before the service begins, music during the signing of the register, and music as guests leave.

£290

Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

My professionalism and making the performance personable to every client.

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

Some venues of which I’ve performed at would be: Edinburgh Castle Windsor Castle Menin Gate Thursford Collection Horse guards Wembley Earl’s Court Olympia Annabels The Arts Club Goodwood house Guilford Cathedral Mansion House Tower of London

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

Gordon Duncan

What is the most high profile gig you've performed?

Windsor Castle for HRH the Queens 90th birthday.

What if my timings change after I've booked you?

I will do my best to accommodate the timings for your engagement.

Can you provide an iPod/DJ service before and between your sets?

Unfortunately not it will be just the Bagpipes.

How much time do you need to set up?

I would prefer to have about 30 minutes prior to performing but can work round it if that is an issue.

Can I pick the pieces you play from the set list?

Of course you can. I always have a chat and we agree on what they would like to be played.

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

I do indeed! Just a man and his Bagpipe!

Can you learn specific pieces before the event?

I would be more than happy to learn new tunes, just may need to have a chat about what would be liked be played as the Great Highland Bagpipe only has a single scale.

Musicianship

Genres:

Scottish music, Military, Traditional church music, Christmas, Musical theatre, Film / TV music, Folk, Ceilidh, Country, Folk rock, Irish rock, Traditional Scottish folk, Traditional Irish folk, Marching, Noise music, Light music, Pop, Acoustic, Rock, Classic rock, World music

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Instruments:

Bagpipes

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Event types:

Wedding, Wedding proposal, Funeral / Memorial service, Church service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Private event, Corporate event, Charity event, Concert, Recording session, Theatre / Show, Burns night, Cruise, Christmas party, Birthday party, New Year's Eve

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