Live Bagpipe Performances

Bagpiper playing at the opening ceremony of the Birmingam 2022 Commonwealth Games with other musicians and dancers
Chris the Piper performing at the Birmingham 2022 Commonweath Games
Photo courtesy of Mark Radford Photography / Birmingham World

I have had the opportunity to take part in many interesting piping performances, from being on stage at UK Proms in the Park, theatre productions and other live performances including playing as an alarm clock waking up hungover festival goers!

The biggest event I have worked on so far in my career was being asked to play the bagpipes as part of the opening ceremony for the Commonwealth Games which was held in Birmingham in 2022 – playing in front of a packed stadium which was also broadcast around the world to over 800 million viewers globally!

Whatever the size of your event or number of people I will be happy to talk with you about your requirements and provide a service that fits into your event.

  • Chris thank you so so very much for being Part of a special retirement surprise.... you were professional from the moment I messaged you so helpful and nothing was a... read more

    Amanda Robinson Avatar Amanda R.
    12/01/2020

    Chris played for our wedding reception before piping us into the wedding breakfast. He was absolutely fab, super adaptable as the weather was constantly changing throughout the day, and really... read more

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    Erica Sinclair Avatar Erica S.
    12/01/2024

    We contacted Chris the Piper at short notice to add a bit of spark to our wedding party as we’d got married in Gretna Green 2 weeks before and had... read more

    Graham P Avatar Graham P.
    12/10/2024