Bagpiper
Tony Collins
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Playing Lochside in the Trossachs
at the Journey Musicale De Carthage (JMC) Festival , in Tunis supporting Radhi Chawali
Piping in Bahrain
About Tony
Elite Highland bagpiper for any occasion - also play Irish/uilleann pipes! Get in touch for a chat about your event and a quick quote :)
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Bagpiper
Glasgow
Public liability insurance of £10 million
Tony
4 verified reviews
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Tony's Reviews
From Encore customers:
JM
Jennifer M
10 days ago
ST
Samuel T
25 days ago
From other customers:
RA
Robert A
1 year ago, for a Wedding in Barrhead
GJ
Giorgiana J
1 year ago, for a Wedding in 106100 Sinaia
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Tony's Song list
All traditional Scottish and Irish music played - happy to consider requests, get in touch!
Marie’s wedding
Scotland the Brave
Roman tree
The Green Hills of Tyrol
Glasgow City Police Pipers
Banjo Breakdown
The Dark Island
My Home
El Alamein
Amazing Grace
Auld Lang Syne
Ae Fond Kiss
MacIntosh’s lament
Lament for the Children
Flooers o the forest
When the battle’s o’er
Colin’s cattle
Highland Wedding
Cameronian rant
Skye boat song
Dr MacInnes’s fancy
Duncan Johnstone
Crossing the Minch
Tam Bain’s Lum
Highland Cathedral
Samantha’s lullaby
Highland Cradle Song
Atholl Highlanders
Cock o the north
Wen a Ramallah
The Stonecutter’s Pheonix
Erin’s Green Shore
Cregg’s Pipes
Colonel Fraser
Aisling Geal
Tony's Prices
Last updated: 2024
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) | £93.75 | |
Up to 1 hour | £150 | |
Up to 2 hours | £200 | |
Up to 3 hours | £275 |
Packages
Funeral
Playing for arrival of hearse, during or after ceremony
£175
Wedding ceremony
This includes music before the service begins, music during the signing of the register, and music as guests leave.
£275
Drinks reception
Two performances of up to 45 mins each during your drinks reception
£312.50
Customer questions
What do your clients love most about your performances?
The Highland bagpipe grabs everyone's attention!
Which venues have you performed at in the past?
Roman amphitheatre in Carthage, Tunisia
Roman amphitheatre in Tyre, Lebanon
Usher Hall, Edinburgh
Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow
Which artists have you been most influenced by?
Fred Morisson
Gordon Duncan
Michael McGoldrick
John McSherry
What is the most high profile gig you've performed?
Julia Boutros in Tyre 2017
What if my timings change after I've booked you?
It's rare I will book two jobs on the same day so usually this will be no issue. if there is any issue I am very happy to discuss and we can find a solution.
Can you provide an iPod/DJ service before and between your sets?
N/A
How much time do you need to set up?
The minimum time required to set up would be 5 minutes - usually, I prefer at least 30 minutes to warm up and prepare.
Can I pick the pieces you play from the set list?
Happy to discuss.
Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?
Yes.
Can you learn specific pieces before the event?
Yes.
Musicianship
Genres:
Traditional Scottish folk, Military, Traditional church music, Folk, Ceilidh, Traditional Irish folk, Marching, Noise music, Originals, World music, Scottish music
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Event types:
Funeral / Memorial service, Wedding, Virtual event, 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:
Accompanist, Fluent sight-reader, Instrumental teaching, Music therapy, Community music worker, Musicologist
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