Hire Tony Collins | Bagpiper in Glasgow

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From£150

1 hour

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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

I've been playing the Great Highland bagpipe for around 25 years now and have always been keen to get out and perform. I started in pipe bands, winning the World Championships in the lower grades in the early 2000s and later I became a member of the legendary grade 1 Shotts & Dykehead Caledonia Pipe Band. I have also played in a top-tier Breton Pipe Band called 'Bagad Quic En Groyne' and guested with countless other bands in between. As a soloist, I was a performer at the world's largest circus for a year over in China and have performed in the Middle East's largest viewed concert in history! I'm also a proficient Irish (uilleann) piper - if you're looking for a softer sound for your event! Most of my practice and learning time these days is in the Celtic genre where I love playing whistles and uilleann pipes. Check out my videos and audio clips to hear me play. Get in touch for a quick quote!

Tony

5 out of 5

3 verified reviews

Satisfaction

5.0

Professionalism

5.0

Communication

5.0

Punctuality

5.0

Tony's Reviews

5 out of 5

We approached Tony for a Remembrance Sunday event and he was more than happy to accommodate our needs with the parade and service, and also made song suggestions. Tony arrived in plenty of time to discuss proceedings. We will not hesitate to book again.

5 out of 5

We asked Tony if he could play at our wedding with less than a week to go and found Tony to be not only a brilliant piper but a brilliant guy as well! Nothing was too much trouble for him and he made our day an even more memorable one for being there. He piped our guests into the ceremony, piped the bride down the aisle, played while we signed the marriage schedule, played us out the ceremony and then piped us into dinner. A great day made all the more special by Tony. Thanks again Tony! Robert and Amanda

5 out of 5

Thanks very much, you were really appreciated, everyone enjoyed your playing and your attendance so thanks again!

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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”.

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

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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Instruments:

Bagpipes, Uilleann pipes, Tin whistle

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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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