Bagpiper
Malcolm Smith
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Highland Cathedral, on highland bagpipes
Birthday party in Alderley Edge (Feb 2018)
Piping in Kendal- 2018
About Malcolm
Scottish Bagpipe player for hire. Available 7 days a week for weddings, funerals, parties and other events. 30 years experience.
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Preston
Public liability insurance of £2 million
Malcolm
19 verified reviews
Satisfaction
5.0
Professionalism
5.0
Communication
5.0
Punctuality
5.0
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Lightning fast responses
Average response time under 2 hours
10 gigs
Experienced: 10 bookings through Encore
Saved the day!
Booked for an Encore gig with less than 24 hours’ notice
6th Anniversary
This act has been working with Encore for over 6 years
Malcolm's Song list
A Selection of Bagpipe Music
Please note: This is a small selection of the tunes I can play. And I regularly learn new tunes on request. If you’d like another piece of music please ask. Thanks!
Most Requested:
Scotland the Brave,
Amazing Grace,
Highland Cathedral,
The Skye Boat Song,
Flower of Scotland,
Danny Boy,
The Fields of Athenry,
Mull of Kintyre,
Mhairi’s Wedding,
Happy Birthday.
Modern:
Braveheart Theme (from the movie),
Angels (Robbie Williams),
Can You Feel The Love Tonight (Elton John),
House of the Rising Sun (The Animals),
You are My Sunshine (Various)
Wake Me Up (Avicii).
Other Traditional Tunes (Scottish & Irish):
The Bonnie Banks of Loch Lomond
The Green Hills of Tyrol (aka The Scottish Soldier),
The Battle’s O’er,
Over the Hills and Far Away,
The Leaving of Liverpool,
The Wild Rover,
Faith of Our Fathers,
The Isle of Innesfree,
The Rose of Allandale,
The Rowan Tree,
We’re No Awa Tae Bide Awa,
Going Home,
The Dark Isle,
The Mist Covered Mountains,
Flowers of the Forest,
Bonnie Dundee.
*And many, many more…
By Robert Burns:
Auld Lang Syne,
A Man’s a Man for A’ That,
My Love is But a Lassie Yet,
Ye Jacobites by Name.
Indian:
Shadmani Ho Shadmani,
Dulhe Ka Sehra,
Aaj Mere Yaar Ki Shaadi Hai.
Malcolm's Prices
Note: prices may vary based on travel distance. For an exact quote, click “Check availability”.
Standard Prices
| Performance duration | Price | |
| Short performance (up to 15 min) | £140 | |
| Up to 1 hour | £160 | |
| Up to 2 hours | £180 | |
| Up to 3 hours | £200 |
Customer questions
What if my timings change after I've booked you?
If timings change please let me know as soon as possible. I'm very flexible and will update my booking information accordingly.
Can you provide an iPod/DJ service before and between your sets?
I don't provide a DJ service. Sorry.
How much time do you need to set up?
I always plan to arrive 30 minutes before my first performance time.
Can I pick the pieces you play from the set list?
Yes, please pick anything from the list of music in my profile. I also accept requests whenever possible.
Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?
Yes.
Can you learn specific pieces before the event?
Yes, I often accept requests to learn new music.
What do your clients love most about your performances?
Clients often comment on the quality and range of my music. My purpose is to bring authenticity and professionalism to every performance.
Which venues have you performed at in the past?
Numerous wedding venues, including cathedrals, churches, hotels, registry offices and similar.
Theatres such as the Winter Gardens in Blackpool.
Large venues such as Aintree race course, Tatton Park, Knowlsey Hall.
Which artists have you been most influenced by?
I receive a lot of requests for traditional Scottish music, and pieces by Robert Burns.
Nowadays people also ask for modern music by groups such as The Red Hot Chilli Pipers and popular musicians such as Robbie Williams or Elton John.
What is the most high profile gig you've performed?
I have performed at hundreds of venues for all types of public events. Sometimes to very small audiences, but also in arenas & theatres to 1000s of audience members. Some performances have featured in local media (newspapers and TV).
Musicianship
Genres:
Scottish music, Traditional church music, Ceilidh, Traditional Scottish folk, Marching
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Event types:
Funeral / Memorial service, Wedding, Wedding proposal, Church service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Private event, Corporate event, Charity event, Concert, Recording session, Theatre / Show, Cruise, Burns night, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve
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Other skills:
Instrumental teaching
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