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Chris the Piper is a well-known Scottish bagpiper who has been delighting crowds in the West Midlands for many years with his undeniable talent and versatility. As an expert musician he knows what it takes to add that special atmosphere to a wedding. As a true Scot, he puts everything into his playing and derives enormous satisfaction out of the reception he receives especially at weddings.

Experience

Chris was raised near Gretna Green and has been performing at weddings for more years than he cares to remember. In fact he began in 1996 at the youthful age of 13 and has played to all size weddings, big and small. As a real professional, he is never phased by where or to whom he has to perform to.

Services offered

Whether you'd like Chris to perform at your ceremony for your entrance and exit into your service, or require his services at the venue for popular classics such as ‘Highland Cathedral’ and ‘Scotland the Brave’, he is open to all options. If the song is not on his list, he would be delighted to learn it for you.

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Frequently asked questions

What services do you offer?

Ceremony music
Cocktail/banquet music
Entertainment

What is included in the wedding package?

The basic wedding package would include playing the couple into and out of the wedding ceremony, additional services will be charged based on the time taken

How far in advance should I contact you?

I am very flexible and if available I only need a minimum of 24 hours notice, however it is always best to contact me as early as possible to ensure I am available and to secure the date

What style of music do you offer?

Folk

Type of musical group:

Solo

Size of group:

Soloist

Repertoire:

I have a large repertoire of traditional bagpipe tunes, please contact me if you have a specific request

Is it possible to request something that's not in the repertoire?

If I don't know a tune already I am always happy to learn a new tune given enough notice, I would need a minimum of 4 weeks notice to provide this service

What's your experience?

I have been playing professionally at wedding ceremonies and other events for over 20 years

Do you have your own equipment?

Yes

Do you need specific materials or conditions to offer your service?

No

Can you travel?

Yes, any distance considered, please contact me to discuss

Is there a charge for travelling?

Yes, for distances more than 50 miles an additional charge of £1 per mile will be added

Do you cover more than one wedding a day?

Yes

Do you work alone or do you have a team of professionals?

Alone

What is the length of time of the act?

I tailor each quote to the specific event, this would be decided alongside the client

How much time do you need to prepare for an act?

None

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?

Additional time can be arranged on the day of the event if required however this would be charged extra at my standard rates and would be subject to ensuring this did not effect any other commitments

What are the forms of payment?

Cash, cheque or bank transfer
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Emma L. Sent on 08/09/2024
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The Surprise of all Surprises

I contacted Chris knowing our venue was in Bournemouth and not knowing he was in Birmingham. Chris was flexible from the start and open to travel.
My partner loves bagpipes and had mentioned it many times while planning he would like them, so I contacted Chris and booked him as a surprise for the groom.
Chris was a great communicator throughout, we used email and whatsapp and he was able to send payment links so I could pay by whichever chosen card securely (which helped keep it a surprise).

I booked Dhol drummers through Chris to play alongside him on the day, and if you haven't heard that combination then you should investigate.
For us it tied in the Grooms love of bagpipes with our travel in India, however the guests just loved listened to the unexpected.

Don't hesitate to contact Chris, he's also on facebook. If we have another event in the future, I wouldn't hesitate to book again.
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Sent on 22/10/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic - thank you

Chris was fantastic from initial contact to the day of the wedding itself , very responsive and happy to help.
Guests loved it and everyone commented on how great Chris was - would highly recommend
Thank you - Tracey and Allan
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