Uilleann Pipess for hire in Liverpool

8 reviews

£185 - £315

Tim Eastwood Wales Border Bagpiper

Uilleann pipesRuthin

Bagpiper available for weddings, funerals, and ceremonies. Playing the familiar Great Highland Pipes but also other British smallpipes.

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5 reviews

From£200

Mathew Walklate

Uilleann pipesSale

I'm a professional musician and music teacher. I sing and my main instrument is the harmonica. I mainly play blues, Irish traditional music

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12 reviews

£225 - £575

WILL FLEWETT

Uilleann pipesShoreham-by-Sea

Accomplished Irish, Uilleann Piper, mandolin, whistles, session musician, performs with Tripping Upstairs Irish and Ceilidh band.

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10 reviews

Catherine Ashcroft

Uilleann pipesClitheroe

#Whether soloing at functions or touring with Riverdance, Catherine will always add magic to any event with her “sublime Irish Pipes.”

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11 reviews

£240 - £395

John Devine

Uilleann pipesLondon

Uilleann piper, Whistle player and Traditional Irish multi instrumentalist. More than 30 years experience. Weddings and Funerals

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18 reviews

From£160

Cameron Edgar

Uilleann pipesLeeds

A World Champion bagpipe player available to play at all functions including weddings, funerals, corporate events, and others.

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7 reviews

£150 - £275

Tony Collins

Uilleann pipesGlasgow

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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14 reviews

£300 - £500

Dominic Henderson

Uilleann pipesShepton Mallet

I am a folk musician specialising in the uilleann pipes, low whistles and voice - I gig all around the UK and overseas.

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5 reviews

£230 - £290

Grace Lemon

Uilleann pipesLondon

Uilleann Piper (London based)

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12 reviews

From£180

Max Gittings

Registrar Approved Wedding Songs for Civil Ceremonies

Uilleann pipesBirmingham

Versatile Flautist, Whistle player, Folk Woodwind & Bagpipe player available for Weddings, Funerals, Events, Concerts & Recording Sessions.

Latest reviews of our Uilleann Pipess in Liverpool

"Catherine performed at our father’s funeral . She was so flexible and professional working with two other musician with zero rehearsal time . She played beautifully and we are so happy we booked her ."

Sean hired Catherine Ashcroft for a Funeral / Memorial service (available in Liverpool)

Verified Review, 29 August 2025

"Amazing music from Catherine for our wedding day. Would highly recommend! Thanks again! "

Danny hired Catherine Ashcroft for a Wedding (available in Liverpool)

Verified Review, 22 August 2025

"Excellent. Everyone loved Johns music. He was amazing and we are so very grateful "

Saffron hired John Devine for a Funeral / Memorial service (available in Liverpool)

Verified Review, 1 August 2025

FAQs about hiring Uilleann pipes in Liverpool

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Can any uilleann pipes play my favourite song?

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

How much time do uilleann pipess take to set up?

Your uilleann pipes 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 uilleann pipes 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 uilleann pipess 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 uilleann pipess will already have a PAT inspection certificate for their musical equipment/PA system, which they can provide to your venue if they need it.

Hiring an Uilleann Pipes in Liverpool

With a musical legacy recognised around the world, Liverpool’s reputation as a city of song is hard to beat. Home to a thriving live music scene and a deep-rooted connection to performance and culture, it's the perfect place to find talented local musicians. Whether you're hosting an event on the historic docks or in the heart of the Georgian Quarter, Liverpool offers a rich backdrop that blends music with unmistakable character.

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Popular genres:

Folk

Average response time:

15 hours

Busiest times:

June, July, August

How much does it cost to hire an Uilleann Pipes in Liverpool?

The typical price for an Uilleann Pipes is:

£Budget£270

££Pro£390

£££High-end£510+

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