Wight Hot Pipes

Hailing from the musically-creative shores of the Isle of Wight, Wight Hot Pipes, are an internationally acclaimed 5-piece band, who commanded a standing ovation at the BBKing Club in Broadway Manhattan in 2017. Ripping-up the rock rule-book, WHP define the genre under their own terms. Diverse and eclectic, Wight Hot Pipes, deliver a mix of musical genres which fuse inside their melodic melting pot to create an exhilarating cocktail of flavours; spanning the entire spectrum from Celtic all the way through to contemporary dance and gritty rock. But it’s the sheer genius twist of bagpipes within their instrumental line-up that kicks the roof out of every venue they play. This, combined with the genius talent of lead singer, Tori, that give WHP absolute stand-out. Tori has the rare ability to weave her vocals magically around the dominant bagpipes; not easy to do, but the sheer strength and tone of Tori’s voice pairs stunningly with the bagpipe fusion. Thought you knew bagpipes – think again! Wight Hot Pipes just brought the pipes smashing into rock music with an edgy attitude that ignites the room and whips up nothing short of euphoria. So meet, The Wight Hot Pipes, who are: - Kieron – The piper - Tori – lead singer - Gav – Lead guitarist - Sonny – bass player - Sean – drummer/songwriter Their image and sound screams out from the sea of other bands, and Wight Hot Pipes are carving an indelible print onto the experiential journey of their ever-growing audience – once seen and heard, the charisma and the band is never forgotten. Many bands such as ACDC and The White Stripes have woven the rich complex sound of the bagpipes into the tapestry of their music; but the Wight Hot Pipes have taken piping to the next level – the Wight Hot Pipes revolution is here, embrace it! An acclaimed band, who commanded a standing ovation at the BBKing Club in Broadway Manhattan in 2017 and a prime slot on the Glastonbury Croissant Neuf Stage in 2019. The headline act for the International Asylum Steampunk festival in Lincoln, and Steampunk festival at the Blists Hill Victorian Town Telford, they are making their mark on the alternative musical scene. Edgy and eclectic in sound and style Tori has the ability to weave her vocals around the dominant bagpipes; not easy to do, but the sheer strength and tone of lead singer Tori’s voice pairs stunningly with the bagpipe fusion. Diverse and eclectic, Wight Hot Pipes deliver a mix of musical genres which fuse in their melodic melting pot to create and exhilarating cocktail of flavours spanning the entire spectrum from Celtic all the way through to contemporary dance and gritty rock. Wight Hot Pipes plays with the audience and creates an interactive show of fun and dance. They are not called 'HOT' for no reason. watch out for those hot flames from the incredible bagpipes as they hit the sounds of Thunderstruck, Fire, and the likes. You will have an experience to remember with this band.