Professional Bagpiper - hire for any occasion
Ed has performed at countless weddings, parties, funerals, sports events, and more. He has also competed in major pipe band competitions and currently performs with the Celtic rock band Gaelforce.
Ed is available to hire for any event across Yorkshire, Greater Manchester, Cheshire, Derbyshire, and internationally.
“Ed performed at our wedding reception on Friday and was incredible. He was very professional and helpful from the minute we booked him and he didn’t disappoint us on the day. He was very patient as we were later than planned and he played as the guests arrived – who all said how fabulous he sounded. Thank you so much for being part of our day!”
An Accomplished Bagpiper
Ed has been playing the bagpipes for over 30 years. He learned as a child and has performed and competed with several pipe bands, including Nottinghamshire Police and Manchester Phoenix.
Ed has entertained audiences at countless weddings, parties, funerals, Burns Suppers, Hogmanay events, and various international occasions in Germany, Croatia, Slovenia, and Spain. He has appeared on TV, been interviewed for radio shows, and featured in adverts. In 2020, Ed had the honor of performing at Sir Alex Ferguson’s 80th Birthday celebration in Manchester.
In 2024 Ed joined the Yorkshire based celtic rock band Gaelforce and performs with them at theatres, concert halls, and festivals throughout the UK and abroad.
In addition to his performances, Ed possesses many years of experience teaching the bagpipes. He was employed at the Army Foundation College in Harrogate for over eight years, teaching classes to 16-18-year-old cadets.
Ed is available for any event including weddings, parties, funerals, Burns Suppers, corporate and charity events, and is always happy to consider international enquiries. Ed also offers online and in-person tuition for beginner and intermediate learners. For any enquiries please use the contact details below, or fill in the enquiry form on the contact page.
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