{"id":128,"date":"2019-11-15T14:15:14","date_gmt":"2019-11-15T14:15:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/188.166.168.151\/2017\/01\/23\/encores-guide-to-booking-a-bagpiper\/"},"modified":"2025-06-05T13:47:59","modified_gmt":"2025-06-05T12:47:59","slug":"how-to-hire-bagpiper-booking-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/how-to-hire-bagpiper-booking-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Bagpiper Booking Guide – 2025 Prices, Advice and FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"

Are you curious about hiring a bagpiper<\/strong> for a wedding or private event but don’t know where to start? We\u2019ve compiled answers to the questions we hear most often, complete with tips<\/strong> from some of our top bagpipers<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019ve already chosen to book a bagpiper and you\u2019re looking for options, you can either:<\/p>\n

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  1. Compare costs and contact over 100 brilliant bagpipers available in the UK<\/a><\/b><\/li>\n
  2. Contact our expert bookings team to discuss your requirements: bookings@encoremusicians.com<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Browse all Bagpipers \u2192<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    Keep reading on and you’ll be an expert on bagpipers in no time!<\/p>\n

    Contents:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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    1. The Basics<\/a>\n
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      1. In which parts of the ceremony can a bagpiper play?<\/a><\/li>\n
      2. What other events can a bagpiper play at?<\/a><\/li>\n
      3. Can bagpipers play outside?<\/a><\/li>\n
      4. What will the bagpiper wear?<\/a><\/li>\n
      5. Can the bagpiper play with a snare drummer?<\/a><\/li>\n
      6. What about Irish bagpipes?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n
      7. Tunes \/ Repertoire<\/a>\n
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        1. What are the most popular tunes for bagpipes?<\/a><\/li>\n
        2. Where can I listen to bagpipers?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n
        3. Booking<\/a>\n
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          1. How far in advance should I book?<\/a><\/li>\n
          2. How much does it cost to hire a bagpiper?<\/a><\/li>\n
          3. How do I handle contracts and payment?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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            Tony Hurst<\/a>, one of Encore’s most booked bagpipers\u2014available to hire for your wedding, corporate<\/a> event, or birthday party<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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            <\/a>The Basics<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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            Table of Contents<\/p>\n