Wedding Bagpipers for hire in Hackney
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 Hackney
"Very good thank you "
Colin hired Hector for a Private event (available in Hackney)
"George was amazing . He played while our guests arrived he also walked in front of me as walked down the aisle . Everyone commented how lovely it was highly recommended for a Scottish wedding sarah & nick Bryant "
Sarah hired Bagpiper George for a Wedding (available in Hackney)
"I am always wary when booking and paying for things over the net - but in this case all i can say it WOW - went above and beyond - from the moment he quoted, George stayed in contact with us, he liased with our funeral director as well as me - and I must have driven him crazy on the lead up as 35 emails bounced back and forth between us - keeping in touch - and ensuring everything was ok for all concerned... He piped mum in to Amazing Grace and he played beautifully and was waiting outside to play more tunes... Not sure I am allowed to do this on here - but here is a link of him playing at mums funeral.... if you scroll down to we helped a family in middlesex today... about ten seconds in you will see my mum arriving and George playing.... I could not recommend this lovely polite young man more..... https://www.facebook.com/Madgwickcarriagemasters/"
Nicola hired Bagpiper George for a Funeral / Memorial service (available in Hackney)
FAQs about hiring Wedding Bagpipers in Hackney
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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 Hackney
Useful information
Wedding Bagpipers in Hackney typically play Scottish music, Traditional Scottish folk, Marching, and most respond to enquiries within 21 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 Hackney?
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 2795 bookings and 1732 verified reviews across the UK.
Last updated: 26 October 2026
