Bagpipers for hire in Oldham

Find bagpipers for hire in Oldham! Famous worldwide as the traditional instrument of Scotland, the spine-tingling sound of the bagpipes creates the perfect atmosphere for weddings, funerals, or Burns night parties. You can even book one of our professional bagpipers to perform at your event in full Scottish Highland dress for added authenticity! Choose from our selection of the 97 best bagpipers local to Oldham here.

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29 reviews

£140 - £200

Andrew Brian

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BagpiperWarrington

I have played the Highland bagpipes for over 30 years. I have been lucky enough to perform at many high profile events all over the world.

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7 reviews

£130 - £230

Michael Quinn

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BagpiperHyde

#40 years experience, ex Pipe Major of Manchester Fire Service Pipe band currently teaching competing with City Of Manchester Pipe Band

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13 reviews

£150 - £350

Brodie Savage

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BagpiperWarrington

Award winning Cheshire based professional Scottish Bagpiper.

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7 reviews

£180 - £500

Geoff Wilson

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BagpiperWarrington

Keep pipping it will blow you away

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10 reviews

£160 - £200

Malcolm Smith

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BagpiperPreston

Scottish Bagpipe player for hire. Available 7 days a week for weddings, funerals, parties and other events. 30 years experience.

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14 reviews

£165 - £200

Ed Arnold Scottish Bagpiper

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BagpiperSheffield

I am a professional bagpiper based in Sheffield, Yorkshire. I have over 20 years experience playing at 1000's of events.

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5 reviews

£180 - £1600

Stephen Plumb

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BagpiperCheadle

I have been playing the bagpipes for over 40 years now and I currently been pipe sergeant of the Manchester Phoenix pipe band I have played

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6 reviews

£200 - £300

Bonnet & Bearskin

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BagpiperBolton

Previously performed at prestigious events for HM Queen, BBC's Jools Holland Hootenanny Show, Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, Basel Tattoo

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51 reviews

£160 - £200

Tony Hurst The Piper for All Occasions

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BagpiperSwindon

Traditional Highland Piper for all Occasions. with over 20 years experience, Full Public Liability Insurance to 10 M and a Member of the MU

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43 reviews

£160 - £200

Gary Thomson

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BagpiperGlasgow

Pipe Major with many years of experience offering a friendly, professional service for any event.

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39 reviews

£185 - £225

Keith Andrew - Highland Piper

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BagpiperThetford

Current Covid restrictions still allow for me to play at funerals and certain other events. Please ask for more information.

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9 reviews

From£165

Matthew McRae

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BagpiperLondon

With 25 years' of experience as a professional bagpiper, Matthew is the perfect addition to make your day special and distinct to any other!

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7 reviews

Ross McCrindle

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BagpiperEdinburgh

I am an award winning piper of 30 years experience based in Edinburgh. I'm currently the Pipe Major at the Army School of Bagpipe Music.

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9 reviews

£160 - £210

Chris Gray - Piper & Pianist

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BagpiperGlasgow

Chris Gray is a Scottish Piper, Whistle Player, Pianist, Composer & Tutor based in Glasgow, Scotland.

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59 reviews

£175 - £210

Mybagpiper Kenneth McBride

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BagpiperPrestonpans

Mybagpiper is a Full Time Professional offering Bagpiping Services for any Event. Guaranteed Quality and Reliability.

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13 reviews

Shonagh Duncan

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BagpiperEdinburgh

SCD Solo Piper provides Highland Bagpipe music for any event!

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14 reviews

£160 - £200

George Taylor

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BagpiperRenfrew

George is a dedicated and talented piper available for weddings, funerals, corporate gigs. Reliable, traditional pipe music.

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2 reviews

From£180

Edward Seaman

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BagpiperGlasgow

Eddie lives in Glasgow and is a graduate of the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland.

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Popular genres:

Pop, Classical, Jazz

Average response time:

7 hours

Busiest times:

June, October, November

How much does it cost to hire a bagpiper?

The typical price for a bagpiper is:

£Budget£170

££Pro£235

£££High-end£300+

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Bear in mind: musicians typically play for 45 mins with a 15 min break per hour.

Frequently asked questions

Can any bagpiper play my favourite song?

Professional bagpipers will often take requests, but you will need to give them plenty of notice. Please also keep in mind that bagpipers may ask for an small additional fee to prepare songs that aren't already on their song list. You can view the bagpiper's song list on their Encore profile.

How much time do bagpipers take to set up?

Your bagpiper will usually arrive about an hour or so before their performance begins to set up and get settled before they start playing. To avoid any delays, make sure the performance space is ready for the bagpiper prior to their arrival.

My venue has asked for the performer’s PLI & PAT inspection certificates. What are these?

PLI stands for Public Liability Insurance. This insurance covers damage to another person or their property (it is also known as third party insurance). As many of our bagpipers are members of the Musician's Union, they are already covered by PLI up to £10 million. PAT stands for portable appliance testing. Most of our bagpipers will already have a PAT inspection certificate for their musical equipment/PA system, which they can provide to your venue if they need it.

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Andrew Brian

Michael Quinn

Brodie Savage

Geoff Wilson

Malcolm Smith

Ed Arnold Scottish Bagpiper

Stephen Plumb

Bonnet & Bearskin

Tony Hurst The Piper for All Occasions

Gary Thomson

Keith Andrew - Highland Piper

Matthew McRae

Ross McCrindle

Chris Gray - Piper & Pianist

Mybagpiper Kenneth McBride

Shonagh Duncan

George Taylor

Edward Seaman

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Hiring a bagpiper

Useful information

How much does it cost to hire a bagpiper?

Try our instant price calculator

Frequently asked questions

Can any bagpiper play my favourite song?

How much time do bagpipers take to set up?

My venue has asked for the performer’s PLI & PAT inspection certificates. What are these?

Musicians for all occasions across the UK and Ireland