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Hire Drum+Drones
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£250 - £400
Pipe bandCrieff

Based in Perth, Perthshire, Drum+Drones is a Scottish bagpiping duo that performs live music for weddings across Scotland.

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Hire The Home Counties Pipes & Drums
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£720 - £1200
Pipe bandSurrey

The Band of the Home Counties Pipes and Drums are a group of professional musicians available for all types of Function

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Hire Kal's kats
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£1600 - £1800
Pipe bandDerbyshire

A brilliant rhythm and blues Band - playing 20's, 40's, 50's and party tunes as well as dance tuition provided. First Class entertainment!!

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Hire Kalamazoo Dance Band
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£1200 - £1700
Pipe bandDerbyshire

Perfect for weddings, 40's war theme, Rat Pack - any party that requires the best in Big Band and swing music. An excellent 10 piece dance

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Hire ODIA
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£1500 - £3500
Pipe bandEdinburgh

World-Class International World Folk Electronica Band

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Hire Wight Hot Pipes
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£1500 - £2200
Pipe bandSeaview

Unique Celtic folk/rock band for corporate and private parties large and small. Shows in Glastonbury, BBKingClub New York. Flaming bagpipes

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Hire The Bag Rockers
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Pipe bandGlasgow

The Bag Rockers - a high-energy blend of bagpipes & rock guaranteed to get your event rocking! Experience the unforgettable. Book now!

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Hire Jimmy and Philip
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Pipe bandLondon

Two young pipers, can play taking turns or in unison, for all events in London and surrounding area.

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Hire Jonathan Imrie
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Pipe bandWarrington

Bagpiper North West I have played solo for funerals and weddings and was in Queen Elizabeth's 90th birthday celebration.

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Popular genres:
Pop, Classical, Jazz
Average response time:
38 hours
Busiest times:
April, May, August

How much does it cost to hire a Pipe Band in the UK?

The typical price per group member for Pipe Bands is:
£Budget£220
££Pro£330
£££High-end£400+

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Frequently asked questions

Can any pipe band play my favourite song?

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

How much time do pipe bands take to set up?

Your pipe band 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 pipe band 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 pipe bands 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 pipe bands 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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