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Bagpipers for hire in Greater Manchester

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  • Pipe Major Andrew Brian

    5 stars - Pipe Major Andrew Brian are Highly Recommended 14 Reviews Number of members: 1 Cheshire

    With performances including those for The Royal Family, many International Heads Of State, the Edinburgh Military Tattoo & more, Pipe Major Andrew Brian ha...

  • The Cheshire Bagpiper

    5 stars - The Cheshire Bagpiper are Highly Recommended 9 Reviews Number of members: 1 Cheshire

    Originally from Edinburgh, The Cheshire Bagpiper is a highly experienced bagpiper who has performed with the world famous Royal Scots Dragoon Guards as wel...

  • Scottish Bagpiper Malcolm

    5 stars - Scottish Bagpiper Malcolm are Highly Recommended 10 Reviews Number of members: 1 Lancashire

    A professional piper with over 30 years experience, Malcolm has performed his repertoire of traditional & modern material at hundreds of weddings, private ...

  • The Scottish Piper

    5 stars - The Scottish Piper are Highly Recommended 11 Reviews Number of members: 1 Durham

    A highly professional Highland Bagpiper with over 30 years experience performing across the globe. Adding a classic touch to your event, The Scottish Piper...

  • Welsh Piper Tim

    5 stars - Welsh Piper Tim are Highly Recommended 3 Reviews Number of members: 1 Denbighshire

    Welsh Piper Tim brings the timeless charm of bagpipes to any event, blending tradition with versatility. A skilled musician, Tim plays the iconic Highland ...

  • Pipe Major David

    Number of members: 1 North Yorkshire

    Providing a first-class service & professional etiquette, Pipe Major David has performed for HRH The Queen at the 2021 Trooping The Colour, performed as a ...

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  • Bear The Piper

    5 stars - Bear The Piper are Highly Recommended 3 Reviews Number of members: 1 Herefordshire

    Piper to the City of Hereford, Bear is a true master of his craft of over 20 years. His piping has taken him all over the UK, to festivals in Europe as wel...

  • George The Piper

    5 stars - George The Piper are Highly Recommended 4 Reviews Number of members: 1 Oxfordshire

    Originally from Glasgow, where he earned Piping Certificates from The College of Piping, he now resides in Oxford. Here, he plays regularly with the local ...

  • Pipe Major Mark

    5 stars - Pipe Major Mark are Highly Recommended 4 Reviews Number of members: 1 Scottish Borders

    Having performed across the world with the 1st Battalion Scots Guards, including at some of the UK’s the biggest events to date, from the Queen’s Golden Ju...

  • Scottish Piper and Dhol Drummer

    Number of members: 2 London

    A unique, standout act uniting Scottish traditional music with Indian Drumming! Perfect for Bride and Groom entrances or any occasion wanting to cause a st...

  • The London Piper

    5 stars - The London Piper are Highly Recommended 9 Reviews Number of members: 1 London

    Sure to add something special to your occasion, British Champion 'The London Piper' has a wealth of experience. Career highlights include performing at HRH...

  • Highland Bagpiper

    5 stars - Highland Bagpiper are Highly Recommended 4 Reviews Number of members: 1 Highland

    Over a long career spanning 20+ years, the Highland Bagpiper has played across the world; from performances for Royalty at Buckingham Palace to playing the...

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Booking Guide

Everything you need to know to hire Bagpipers for your event

Pipers in Greater Manchester cost from £131 to £1268. The average price in 2025 was £337. Prices vary depending on experience, demand, size of act, travel costs and the specs of the equipment provided. Artists travelling into Greater Manchester from further away will usually charge more than a local act due to travel time and fuel costs.

We will always do our best to help you find Pipers on your budget, so please give us a call if you can't find what you're looking for.

Alive Network represents Pipers throughout Greater Manchester, with acts available for events in Abram, Altrincham, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Atherton, Bolton, Bramhall, Buckley, Bury, Chadderton, Cheadle, Cheadle Hulme, Denton, Droylsden, Dukinfield, Eccles, Failsworth, Farnworth, Gatley, Golborne, Hale, Hazel Grove, Heywood, Hindley, Horwich, Hyde, Ince in Makerfield, Irlam, Kearsley, Leigh, Little Lever, Littleborough, Manchester, Marple, Middleton, Milnrow, Mossley, Oldham, Pendlebury, Prestwich, Radcliffe, Ramsbottom, Rochdale, Romiley, Royton, Sale, Salford, Shaw, Stalybridge, Standish, Stockport, Stretford, Swinton, Tyldesley, Urmston, Walkden, Westhoughton, Whitefield, Wigan, Worsley.

On the rare occasion that we don't have an artist based within your area, we will always have artists in the neighbouring regions willing to travel.

To see the most local Greater Manchester Pipers, enter a search using your event date and location, then use the 'nearest me' sort option.

Aside from finding some of the best Pipers in the UK and getting expert advice from our friendly staff, one of the main reasons to hire a Piper from Alive Network Entertainment Agency is security. We ensure your booking is covered 24/7 against any eventuality, so that no matter what, you can enjoy your event without worrying about whether your entertainment will turn up. If your Piper is ill or unable to perform, our team will be on hand to source a suitable replacement even out of office hours and at short notice. Imagine having to do that yourself!?

  • Outstanding five-star customer service
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  • Hundreds of Bagpipers, Wedding Pipers, Pipe Bands, Pipers, Scottish Pipers, Irish Bagpipers to choose from
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Established in 1999, Alive Network has grown to become the UK's largest live entertainment agency and one of the leading online entertainment booking services in the world. We specialise in wedding entertainment, party entertainment and corporate entertainment, trusted by companies like Apple, Mercedes-Benz, Microsoft, Coca-Cola & Nike, and we have helped over 110,000 customers to hire the perfect live entertainment for their events. We are formally partnered with BIMM, the largest and leading provider of contemporary music education in the UK and Europe, ensuring that we are able to bring you the very best new talent exclusively at Alive Network.

Find more about Alive Network Entertainment Agency here

For information on joining Alive Network please visit our 'How to join' pages here where you will also find our online application forms.

There is no cost to join Alive Network but we are not a directory, so every application is individually assessed and we hand-pick the Pipers we want to represent.

We look to recruit Pipers who we feel are the best in their area, but who also represent good value for money.

If you have any other queries, simply visit our FAQ page.

Alternatively, our dedicated expert entertainment coordinators are on-hand to help. Simply call 0845 108 5500 or email enquiries@alivenetwork.com.

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Looking for Pipers in Greater Manchester? Alive Network will help you hire the best local Greater Manchester Piper, with acts available in Abram, Altrincham, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Atherton, Bolton, Bramhall, Buckley, Bury, Chadderton, Cheadle, Cheadle Hulme, Denton, Droylsden, Dukinfield, Eccles, Failsworth, Farnworth, Gatley, Golborne, Hale, Hazel Grove, Heywood, Hindley, Horwich, Hyde, Ince in Makerfield, Irlam, Kearsley, Leigh, Little Lever, Littleborough, Manchester, Marple, Middleton, Milnrow, Mossley, Oldham, Pendlebury, Prestwich, Radcliffe, Ramsbottom, Rochdale, Romiley, Royton, Sale, Salford, Shaw, Stalybridge, Standish, Stockport, Stretford, Swinton, Tyldesley, Urmston, Walkden, Westhoughton, Whitefield, Wigan, Worsley