Hire The Best Bagpipers In the North East.

Explore incredible Bagpipers available to hire for weddings, corporate events & parties in the North East, hand selected by our expert team. With 128 verified reviews from previous customers, you can book with confidence, backed by secure contracts and 24/7 emergency support. With 26 years experience booking for over 187,000 events to date, we're the most trusted entertainment agency for hiring Bagpipers in the North East.

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The Scottish Piper
🌟 Customer Favourite

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 will gladly tailor his service to meet your needs....

From £242
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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 lone piper at the Basel Tattoo, competed in (and won!) the pipe band’s world championships & more! A friendly & reliable musician, David will work hard to ensure his live performance enhances your occasion....

From £400
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Pipe Major Mark

5 stars - Pipe Major Mark are Highly Recommended 6 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 Jubilee to Trooping The Colour, Pipe Major Mark is the perfect choice to create a special atmosphere for your occasion....

From £303
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Scottish Bagpiper Malcolm
🌟 Customer Favourite

5 stars - Scottish Bagpiper Malcolm are Highly Recommended 13 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 parties & other occasions across the UK!...

From £399
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The Fife Bagpiper
🌟 Customer Favourite

5 stars - The Fife Bagpiper are Highly Recommended 9 Reviews
Number of members: 1 Fife
Hailing from Edinburgh and now based in Fife, Brodie is a highly skilled and experienced professional bagpiper dedicated to bringing the rich heritage of Scottish music to audiences far and wide. In addition to performing at events, he actively competes in solo and band piping competitions, earning numerous accolades for his exceptional playing....

From £357
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Pipe Major Andrew Brian
🏆 Customer Choice Award

5 stars - Pipe Major Andrew Brian are Highly Recommended 17 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 has been playing the bagpipes for over 30 years. Providing each and every client with a first class customer service, Andrew will enhance your event with his professionalism and talent....

From £399
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Ed The Piper
🌟 Customer Favourite

5 stars - Ed The Piper are Highly Recommended 8 Reviews
Number of members: 1 South Yorkshire
Ed The Piper, is a highly experienced Highland bagpiper with over 25 years of performance history. Based in Sheffield, he has travelled widely across the UK and abroad, bringing the iconic sound of the pipes to events of all kinds. His career includes performances for high-profile clients such as Sir Alex Ferguson, as well as exclusive appearances at VIP footballer events in Majorca. Whether performing for a small, intimate gathering or a large public audience, Ed takes pride in crafting moments that are memorable, meaningful, and deeply connected to the occasion....

From £359
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Drums and Pipes

5 stars - Drums and Pipes are Highly Recommended 1 Reviews
Number of members: 2 Edinburgh
A Scottish Bagpiping duo performing the perfect soundtrack for any part of your special day! From piping you down the aisle to entertaining guests during your wedding photos and more, Drums and Pipes will work hard to create an unforgettable and personalised performance for you to share with your loved ones....

From £932
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Booking A Piper In the North East

Everything You Need To Know

Pipers in the North East cost from £131 to £1268. The average price in 2025 was £308. Prices vary depending on experience, demand, size of act, travel costs and the specs of the equipment provided. Artists travelling into the North East 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 an artist within your budget, so please give us a call if you can't find what you're looking for.

Alive Network represents Pipers throughout the North East, with acts available for events in County Durham, Durham, Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear.

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 our most local artists, enter a search using your event date and location, then use the 'nearest me' sort option.

Aside from representing some of the best Pipers in the UK, one of the main reasons to hire a Piper with Alive Network 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.

Benefits of booking with us

Reliable, hand-picked Pipers
Advice and support whenever you need it
Safe, secure booking contracts
Emergency cover 24/7, 365 days a year
Free cancellations within 5 days of booking
Easy enquiry and booking process
Trusted brand with over 187,000 previous clients
Instant online prices & availability

Established in 1999, Alive Network has grown to become the UK's largest live entertainment agency and one of the most trusted 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 187,000 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.

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.

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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.

Reviews From Events In the North East

A small selection of featured reviews from customers who booked our Bagpipers for events taking place within the North East.

Scottish Bagpiper Malcolm Piper Review Private Party

5 stars - Scottish Bagpiper Malcolm are Highly Recommended

“Malcolm thanks again for yesterday, it was a perfect touch for mum.”

Gordon booked Scottish Bagpiper Malcolm for their party in Manchester

5 stars - Bear The Piper are Highly Recommended

“Bear was great to work with, he's a talented and experienced piper with a broad repertoire. He was flexible and easy to communicate with. The weather conditions were not great and so we were grateful for the length of set that he still managed to play. Would highly recommend.”

Stewart P booked Bear The Piper for their wedding in Somerset

Britains South East Bagpiper Piper Review Funeral

5 stars - Britains South East Bagpiper are Highly Recommended

“Communication with Matthew was excellent in giving confidence for the day ahead. I wondered how the day would go due to Covid restrictions but Matthew’s piping just gave my father the best ‘send off’ he could have wished for. There are no words to describe how moving it was as my father had a gua...”

Carole C booked Britains South East Bagpiper for their event in London

5 stars - The Scottish Piper are Highly Recommended

“We booked The Scottish Piper to play at our son and our future daughter in laws wedding. He had arrived at the church early and had made himself familiar with the surroundings. He looked absolutely fantastic in full highland dress and when he began to play the pipes it made the hairs stand up on y...”

Neil B booked The Scottish Piper for their event

North East Venues We Love Working With

We're proud to have helped thousands of customers in the North East to book their perfect event entertainment. We work closely with local venues to make sure that each and every event runs to plan. Below is a small selection of the incredible venues we've worked with in the North East.

Beamish Hall DH9 0YB
Le Petit Château NE19 1NR
Lumley Castle Hotel DH3 4NX
Durham Castle DH1 3RW
Doxford Barns NE67 5DY
Matfen Hall NE20 0RH
Horton Grange Country House NE13 6BU
Wylam Brewery NE2 4PZ
Close House Country Club NE15 0HT
Otterburn Towers NE19 1NS
Halton Grove NE45 5PY
Brinkburn Priory NE65 8AR
Whitworth Hall DL16 7QX
Bowburn Hall Hotel DH6 5NH
The Alnwick Garden NE66 1FJ

Hashtag Business Services Limited NE63 9JZ
The Willows at the Woodmans NE16 5BB
Wylam Brewery Tap NE2 4PZ
Alnwick Castle
Shortflatt Tower | Luxury Manor House Wedding & Events Venue with Accommodation NE20 0HD
The Barn on The Bay Wedding Venue NE61 5EQ
Derwent Manor Boutique Hotel DH8 9BB
Hallgarth The Manor House, Durham DH6 1AB
Marriott Hotel (Newcastle-U-Tyne) NE3 5HN
The Secret Tower NE1 2HY
The Treehouse Restaurant NE66 1FJ
Crowne Plaza Newcastle - Stephenson Quarter, an IHG Hotel NE1 3SA
The Vermont Hotel - Newcastle NE1 1RQ
University of Durham DH1 3LH
Crowne Plaza Newcastle - Stephenson Quarter NE1 3SA

Chillingham Castle NE66 5NJ
Blackfriars Restaurant NE1 4XN
Doxford Hall Hotel and Spa NE67 5DN
Lord Crewe Arms DH8 9SP
New Close Farm Outdoor Wedding Venue DH7 6NB
RAF Boulmer Admin Site NE66 3JF
The Bosk NE66 4LW
The Vermont Hotel NE1 1RQ
Beamish Park Hotel NE16 5EG
Albemarle Barracks NE15 0RG
Kirkley Hall NE20 0AQ
Middleton Hall Estate NE70 7LF
Pleased to Meet You NE61 1NB
Slaley Hall Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort NE47 0BX
Summerhill Bowling Club NE4 6EH

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Local Pipers Throughout The North East

Alive Network is one of the largest entertainment agencies in the world, providing a huge range of live entertainment for private events and parties. We represent only the best Pipers for hire in the North East - covering the entire region including County Durham, Durham, Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear.

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North East Pipers

Hire The Best Bagpipers In the North East

Hire The Best Bagpipers In the North East.

The Scottish Piper

Pipe Major David

Pipe Major Mark

Scottish Bagpiper Malcolm

The Fife Bagpiper

Pipe Major Andrew Brian

Ed The Piper

Drums and Pipes