Bagpiper John
John is an experienced bagpipe player and the former Pipe Sergeant of a military style pipe band.
He has played for hundreds of weddings, christenings, funerals, Burns night suppers and of course Hogmany.
John wears the striking full number one dress (the Royal Stewart Tartan) to fully complement your day.
- Vastly Experienced Bagpipe Sergeant
- Full Royal Stewart Tartan Regalia
- Wide Repertoire Of Musical Styles
- Charming & Engaging Personality
- Weddings, Parties, Funerals etc.
John is an experienced bagpipe player and currently the Pipe Sergeant of a military style pipe band, The 1066 Pipes & Drums – also available through First & Foremost Entertainment.
He has been with the band for over 15 years and was taught by the late Pipe Major Jepson, a former piper with the Scots Guards. John and the band have links with the famous Black Watch and were recently given the honour of wearing their badge and red hackle.
John has played in New York at the emotional 2002 Tartan Day where over 8000 pipers from all over the world amassed to remember 9/11 and marched through New York led by Sean Connery.
He has toured Europe and played in tattoos, civic functions, battle sites and at the famous Menin Gate. Other prestigious events include:
• Royal Warwick Show
• United Arab Emirates Parade
• Battle of the Flowers Jersey
• Welcoming back the 47 Regiment
• Houses of Parliament
Guests at these events included the Prince of Wales and the Duke of Kent.
John has played at numerous occasions including: weddings, christenings, funerals and Burns night suppers and of course Hogmany. He wears full number one dress (the Royal Stewart Tartan) to fully complement your day.
For further advice and information regarding John’s bagpipe services, please don’t hesitate to contact us for a no obligation chat.
Everybody wants their wedding day to be remembered as the best day of their lives, a truly spectacular event full of joy, romance and colour.
No instrument announces and completes the ceremony with such mystic appeal as the Great Highland Bagpipes.
John has played at many weddings and always likes to discuss with the happy couple their day in fine detail to give them the very best service and complement the event.
John has performed at a variety of funerals, both burials and cremations, ranging from members of the general public to those from Her Majesty’s Forces.
John has been asked to perform at presentation evenings, charity balls, military dinners and even at the launching of a boat.
Burns night is a busy time and if you need an experienced piper such as John for this period, we recommend that you book very early!
“I just wanted to say a massive thank you for playing the bagpipes at our wedding at Ashdown Park. Everybody absolutely loved the music and also commented on what a lovely man you were!” Helen White
OH. MY. GOD.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you so so very very much for everything you did for us on Saturday. You made our special day absolutely perfect, and I will never forget what you have done for us. You were so professional, put my nerves at ease, you impressed EVERYONE and most surprisingly, reduced me to tears, which believe me, is not easy… I owe you big time – thank you. Tracy X
“Dear John, We would like to thank you once again for playing the bag pipes at our wedding on the 1st December 2007.
We had a great day, seeing our friends and family and through your contribution of playing the pipes your music and presence made it all the more memorable. We will never forget arriving at the Church to be greeted by you playing the pipes it sounded fantastic and it is a memory we will never forget.
Many people commented they wish they had thought of a bagpipe player, and how smart your uniform looked.
It all added to our special day, which is just what we wanted to achieve.” Rachel & Andy Lawrence Bexhill On Sea
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