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Rick Brown

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Pipe Major Rick Brown is the current Pipe Major of GMFRS Pipe Band - 2017 All England Champions. Also 5 time NW England Solo Champion.
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Shrewsbury

Rick is a highly experienced bagpiper with over 25 years of piping expertise, performing at weddings, funerals, corporate events, and high-profile ceremonies across the UK. His piping journey began at the age of 10 in Burntisland, Fife, under the tuition of Pipe Major Jim Forbes, and has since taken him from youth championships to leading award-winning pipe bands. Throughout his career, Rick has competed at the highest levels, including all five RSPBA Major Championships, and has held senior roles such as Pipe Sergeant and Pipe Major with the Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service Pipe Band, leading them to multiple championship victories. Known for his professionalism, musicality, and ability to create a memorable atmosphere, Rick brings a wealth of tradition and passion to every performance — whether it’s an elegant wedding, a moving funeral tribute, or a lively corporate celebration.

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Rick's Reviews

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Sally S
3 years ago, for a Birthday party in Church Stretton SY6
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5 out of 5

Rick performed at a birthday party and was very entertaining! My dad was in tears! Thank you so much for this

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Sian S
3 years ago, for a Bar / Club / Venue event in Middlewich CW10
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5 out of 5

Rick performed at our new years eve celebration, he was prompt and very professional throughout. His bagpiping was excellent and not to be missed! We are keen to book him again!

From other musicians:

12 September 2019

I have played alongside Rick for a number of years and cannot fault his playing ability and professionalism.

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Rick's Song list

Amazing Grace
Mist Covered Mountains
Highland Cathedral
Skye Boat Song
Mairi’s Wedding
The Highland Wedding
The Dark Isle
Mingaly Boat Song
Massacare of Glencoe
The Black Bear
Scotland the Brave
Blue Bells of Scotland
The Rowan Tree
Bonnie lass of Fyvie
Rose of Annandale
Highland Laddie
Steamboat
Cock o the North
Atholl Highlanders
The Green Hills
Lochanside
When the Battles Oer
Flett from Flotta
The Battle of Waterloo
Heather Grant of Stranrye
Battle of the Somme
The Heights of Dargi
Highroad to Linton

Rick's Prices

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

Standard Prices
DurationPrice
Short performance (up to 15 min)£120
Up to 1 hour£160
Up to 2 hours£250
Up to 3 hours£325
Musicianship
Genres:
Classical, Folk
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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:
Arranger, Composer, Producer
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