Bagpiping Services: SAMPLE PRICING FOR 2025
Ed is based in Sheffield and travels up to 100 miles including Yorkshire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Greater Manchester, Lincolnshire and Staffordshire. He is also happy to consider requests for performing abroad. Prices below are sample prices for 2025 and are inclusive of public liability insurance (PLI) and up to 50 miles of travel. Other factors influence the price such as the date and times of the event.
Weddings
Wedding Ceremony and Photos
£300
- Pre ceremony music / arrival of guests
- Arrival of the bride / bride down the aisle
- Signing of the register
- Ceremony exit music
- Drinks reception / background music during photos
Additional charges:
- Piping bride and groom to the top table – £50
Evening Reception
£250
- Arrival of guests
- Entry of the bride and groom
Funerals
Church / Crematorium Service
£200
- Leading the funeral cortege to the service
- Playing as the casket is carried into the service
- Reflection music
- Exit music
Church Service and Burial
£230
- Leading the funeral cortege to the service
- Piping as the casket is carried into the service
- Reflection music
- Exit music
- Leading to the grave side
- Pipng as the casket is lowered
- Piping at the end of the service after the priest / celebrant have said their final words
Birthday Parties
£150 (for up to 1 hour)
- 3 x 10 minute performances
- Photo opportunities
Burns Suppers
£200 – £350
- Arrival of guests
- Piping in the haggis
- Piping inbetween courses