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About
Andrew Brian Highland Bagpiper is a musician based in Manchester, Greater Manchester who can perform at weddings. With over three decades of experience, Andrew has the knowledge and ability to adapt his skills to a plethora of settings. His past work includes being a military piper and serving with the Black Watch, in addition to travelling and performing all over the world. The professional bagpiper enjoys adding to the memorability of a couple's special day and aims to offer his best performance each and every time.
Services Offered
Having played the bagpipes since he was nine, Andrew Brian Highland Bagpiper is able to perform for weddings of varying sizes. He offers a high-standard performance for each event. Andrew has a variety of tartans in full dress but also has options that are not as formal.
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Frequently asked questions
What services do you offer?
Ceremony music
Cocktail/banquet music
Other (Pre ceremony music at a different venue - for example, I have been asked to pipe at a different venue at breakfast when the bridal party are waking up)
What is included in the wedding package?
A typical ceremony only package might include the following,
Play as the guests arrive
Ceremony music
Play during the photos
Lead the married couple to their seats at the wedding breakfast
How far in advance should I contact you?
There is no minimum or maximum time limit, but it is best to give as much notice as possible. I'm happy to hold dates for a short period of time after initial enquiry
What style of music do you offer?
Folk
Other (Scottish and Irish music)
Type of musical group:
Solo
Soloist
Size of group:
Soloist
Repertoire:
A small selection of tunes are
Amazing Grace
Highland Cathedral
Caledonia
Cock of the North
Danny boy
For Ireland, I'd not tell her name
Going Home
Happy Birthday
Hector the Hero
Marie's Wedding
Is it possible to request something that's not in the repertoire?
It is possible for me to source and learn most tunes that are able to be played on the bagpipe. Please message me for a full list of my current repertoire
What's your experience?
I have been piping for over 30 years and spent some time as a piper in the Black Watch.
I have played at a number of high profile events including the Hand over of Hong Kong and the Edinburgh Tattoo
Do you have your own equipment?
Yes
Do you need specific materials or conditions to offer your service?
No
Can you travel?
Yes, cheshire
Lancashire
Cumbria
Yorkshire
Shropshire
Wales
Midlands
Staffordshire
The Wirral
Leicestershire
Warwickshire
Coventry
Derbyshire
Is there a charge for travelling?
No
Do you cover more than one wedding a day?
No
Do you work alone or do you have a team of professionals?
Alone
What is the length of time of the act?
I can be available from the guest arrival through to the married couple being seated at the wedding breakfast
How much time do you need to prepare for an act?
I would need around 30 minutes warm up and preparation time
Do you do open-air acts?
Yes
Do you charge per hour or per event?
Per event
If needed, would you be able to work extra hours?
Yes
How do you charge extra time?
Any additional fees would be dependant on the nature of the additions
What are the forms of payment?
Bank transfer or cash
Do you have any questions?
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21 Haley Road North WA5 4JD Manchester (Greater Manchester)