Hire Michael Quinn | Bagpiper in Hyde

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From£225

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Wedding

23 August 2023

Sophie&Rob's wedding.

About Michael

#40 years experience, ex Pipe Major of Manchester Fire Service Pipe band currently teaching competing with City Of Manchester Pipe Band

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Bagpiper

Hyde

Public liability insurance of £1 million

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Hi I’m Mike I’ve been playing the pipes for 40 years now. Started as a kid and played with my local band in Dublin. Howth St Lawrence Pipe Band. In 1990 I moved to Manchester where I played for a couple of years with the City of Manchester Pipe Band. Later played for the Greater Manchester Pipe Band. In 2012 I joined the Manchester Fire and Rescue Service Pipe Band, in the role as Pipe Major, where we competed in various parades and competitions all over England and Scotland. Some highlights were playing at the MEN arena, with the world famous Andre Rieu and the Johann Strauss Orchestra , The Scottish Fiddle Orchestra at the Birmingham Symphony Hall and The Chieftans at the Manchester Bridgwater Hall. Competing in many competitions through out the UK. Also regularly play for Burns night suppers, Weddings, Indian weddings also catered for where Dhol drummers can also play.Birthday parties and corporate events.Also able to provide a tenor drummer if required . .

Michael

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25 verified reviews

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Professionalism

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Communication

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Punctuality

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Michael's Reviews

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Michael was fantastic and played really well. No complaints whatsoever

Reply from Michael

4 months ago

It was my pleasure to make your day that extra bit special!

5 out of 5

Booked to surprise my grandma and that we did she absolutely loved it thank you so much for making our night perfect for my grandmar

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Michael was great.

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5 out of 5

Thank you so much for making our day so special 😊 it was our dream to have a piper at our wedding and you made it come ture. ♥ You played beautifully. Highly recommended for any occasion x

5 out of 5

We had this piper at our wedding he is absolutely amazing and very warm and welcoming and very professional. I would recommend him to anyone thank you so much for all you did.

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Michael's Song list

Amazing Grace

Highland Cathedral

The Flower of Scotland

The Skye Boat Song

The green hills of Tyrol

When the battle is over

The Battle of the Somme

The Heights of dargai

The flowers of the forest

Scotland the Brave

Marie's Wedding

Cock of the North

Mrs Lily Christie

A man's a man for a that

Farewell to the creeks

Auld Lang Syne

plus many other Strathspeys reels jigs and hornpipes.

Michael'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)	£125
Up to 1 hour	£225
Up to 2 hours	£262.50
Up to 3 hours	£312.50

Customer questions

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

We always try our best to be flexible to help ensure your event runs as smoothly as possible. If timings change slightly in the run up to the event just let us know

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

How much time do you need to set up?

10mins to tune up

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

Yes

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

Yes

Can you learn specific pieces before the event?

Yes

What do your clients love most about your performances?

Very personal to clients needs Will go that extra mile to make the event special

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

Ihave played at the MEN arena with Andrei Rieu and his orchestra. Also played at the Bridgewater Hall with the Chieftans. The Birmingham Symphony Hall with the scotish fiddle orchestra. And had a tune with the Red Hot Chilli Pipers at the Holmfirth picture dome.I have also played at competitions all over the UK and Ireland. Also played many other venues.

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

Playing infront of an audience of 20k with Andrei Rieu at MEN Arena

Musicianship

Genres:

Scottish music, Military, Christmas, Marching, Easy listening

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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, Theatre / Show, Cruise, Burns night, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve, Virtual event

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Other skills:

Instrumental teaching

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