Wedding Bagpipers for hire in Gateshead
What our expert says...Few instruments make an entrance like the bagpipes. They bring heritage, pride, and ceremony to a wedding - perfect for couples wanting a touch of tradition and atmosphere.
— Perrine Gouarne, Managing Director at Encore Musicians
Latest reviews of our Wedding Bagpipers in Gateshead
"We are so glad that we booked Colin for our wedding. He is a wonderful bag pipe player who brought a lot of joy to our guests. Colin was professional, really easy to speak to and open to our ideas. We especially appreciated how easily he could play alongside a Dhol player with no practice needed. We would highly recommend Colin. "
Catriona hired Colin Sutherland for a Wedding (available in Gateshead)
"Fantastic. Colin was the perfect fit for a traditional Scottish wedding. Great repertoire. "
Ros hired Colin Sutherland for a Wedding (available in Gateshead)
"Absolutely beautiful he did exactly what we wanted very professional and lovely calm manner due to the event funeral of my son i highly recommend Colin 💯 "
Ms hired Colin Sutherland for a Funeral / Memorial service (available in Gateshead)
FAQs about hiring Wedding Bagpipers in Gateshead
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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.
Hiring a Wedding Bagpiper in Gateshead
Useful information
Wedding Bagpipers in Gateshead typically play Traditional Scottish folk, Rememberance Sunday , Scottish music, and most respond to enquiries within 27 hours. Demand peaks in January, March, August, so if your event falls in that window, it's worth getting in touch early to secure your preferred act.
How much does it cost to hire a Wedding Bagpiper in Gateshead?
Prices for Wedding Bagpipers vary depending on experience, set length, and the size of the act. As a guide, budget Wedding Bagpipers typically charge around £180 per booking, mid-range acts around £240, and high-end Wedding Bagpipers from £300 per booking upwards.
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This page was created by the Encore team using data from 2759 bookings and 1714 verified reviews across the UK.
Last updated: 14 September 2026
