
The Wiltshire Piper - The Piper for All Occasions
Services From The Wiltshire Piper - The Piper for All Occasions in Bristol

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Tony is an accomplished piper and has been playing the Great Highland Bagpipes for 20 plus years. On discharge from the Armed Forces, after 22years service, both Regular and NRPS he attended the piper’s course at the Army School of Bagpipe Music and Highland Drumming, Inchdrewer, House Edinburgh. He went on to be tutored further under the watchful eye of an Ex Scots Guards Pipe Major, prior to launching his professional career. Tony is predominately a solo piper however also manages The Home Counties Pipes & Drums whom are available for larger corporate events, carnivals and fetes and Tony and the team have recently completed 8 stadium tours opening, and on stage with Sir Rod Stewart, members of the band have also played alongside The National Symphony Orchestra with the well-known and respected conductor, Anthony Inglis. The Band is made up of Members located throughout the South therefore subsequently can supply the number of Pipers and Drummers for you, according to your requirements. He and his colleagues will tailor the event to your specific requirements and can advise where needed, on the formal parts of your Event, including if necessary the best way to utilize your piper, or pipe Band to make it an occasion to remember. Tony has two tartans Royal Stewart and Black Watch, his family tartans, and can attend in Formal Ceremonial dress, Day or Evening dress subject to your preference. The Band also have several other additional tartans including Red Robertson and Lamont but Royal Stewart is their Formal Band Tartan All Band members experienced and highly skilled musicians, brought them together through a passion for their hobby and to promote traditional highland bagpipe music and Highland Dancing. The Band are available for large events such as fetes, festivals, parades and promotional launches or smaller events to suit the client’s individual requirements. The band members are located throughout the whole of the south of England from the South West, in Devon to the South East in Kent and North as far as Shropshire Leicestershire, and the Midlands, a majority belonging to pipe bands within their local areas They can travel overseas if required and therefore makes them the one stop place for your occasion from solo piper to full Marching Band and dance group. In the United Kingdom they have previously performed together at many Military, Corporate and celebrity events, Concerts, Weddings, Birthdays, Funerals, Burn's Nights, Birthdays, and TV and Radio presentations. In fact, no matter what your event they can provide a highly professional service, having also performed in many counties in Europe, Russia, Canada and the USA.
Katherine Cushion
• Feb. 2, 2023We hired Tony for our mother's funeral. He was absolutely fantastic. Professional from start to finish, taking time to think of the most appropriate songs to play and incorporating Dad's wishes as well. I can't recommend him highly enough.
Janet Shaw
• May 29, 2022
Celebrating in style with a piper was perfect. Very friendly obliging just a joy
Mr R Singh
• Sept. 15, 2021Excellent service and well happy the piper was there well before the funeral thank you once again
Natashia harris
• June 27, 2021I can not explain just how amazing this experience was. Our Nan loves bagpipes and she literally dreamt of having a bagpiper for her birthday. Tony was fabulous, very professional and a genuinely nice guy. He got our family’s warped sense on humour and gave some back which was great. If we ever need a bagpiper in the future he will be our go to (we are even thinking of reasons just to book him again). He played some lovely songs and even tried to learn a new song and gave it his best shot our nan had the best birthday thanks so much! So easy to book too and all communication with Tony was great.
Paul Nickford
• May 10, 2021Tony was brilliant, truly brilliant. A genuine man and an excellent piper! True professional with a personal touch. Can not recommend enough. Thank you Tony.
Jade
• May 9, 2021
Tony really made my dads 70th birthday very special. He was very accommodating to our needs, and played our favourite requests. Would definitely recommend!



FAQs
What kind of events do you usually serve?
Weddings Funerals Corporate Events Birthdays Anniversaries Mess Functions and Concert support
How long do you play for?
Normally 15 -20 minute sessions the number of which are subject to your own specific requirements for your event
Do you have your own PA and lighting?
I have both Band and Solo Piper Public liability covering 10M
Do you have Public Liability Insurance and PAT tested equipment?
I have both Band and Solo Piper Public liability covering 10M
How much space do you require?
This is dependent on your venue which can be discussed on booking
My favourite tune is not on your list. Will you be able to play it?
If it is playable on the Bagpipes and I have time to learn it, any tune request is possible but would advise if it was not possible
How many breaks do you take? How long are they?
Again this is subject to the requirements at your event and can be discussed on booking but as a guideline within an hour I would propose two/three breaks of five minutes just to get my breath back and have a drink of water
How far do you travel
I travel throughout the UK and Oversea's
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