What happens if I have to cancel my booking due to a government
lockdown as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic?
Which areas do
your uilleann pipers cover?
Can I select
the tunes performed on the day?
How
much does it cost to hire an uilleann piper?
Does the piper wear
a kilt?
Can the uilleann piper pipe me into the church for my wedding,
then
afterwards at the reception?
Can the uilleann piper play at the funeral service and then at the
graveside afterwards?
I need an uilleann piper for a funeral tomorrow can I still book one in
time?
What are the most requested tunes performed at
funerals?
What's the difference between an Irish uilleann piper and an
ordinary bagpiper?
Do you also supply Irish bagpipers?
I'd like someone to sing at the funeral, can you help?
How do I make a booking
enquiry?
How is
my booking confirmed and paid for?
Can I go and hear the uilleann piper perform before I book him?
How far
ahead do I need to make a booking?
I may also need an Irish band or a Irish disco, can you arrange
it all for me?
Where can
I find your terms and conditions?
What happens if I have to cancel my booking due to a government
lockdown as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic?If your
booking is cancelled due to a Government directive to revert back to
a full lockdown that prohibits your booking from going ahead, we
will NOT charge any cancellation fees whatsoever and your deposit
can be used in full for the rearranged date without penalty. Full
details on our terms and conditions
here.
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Which
geographical areas do your uilleann pipers cover?Our
pipers travel across the entire UK mainland, in certain cases travel costs apply.
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Can I
select the tunes performed on the day?Yes, when the
booking is confirmed, the piper will call you to discuss the
tunes you wish to have played. He will also assist with
suggestions if needed. All of our pipers have a wide
knowledge of the most popular tunes to match any
occasion.
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How much does it cost to hire an uilleann piper?
Uilleann piper fees start from £280 inclusive. Full details can be
found
here.
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Does the uilleann piper
wear a kilt?No, that's a standard with
Irish bagpipers,
not uilleann pipers.
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Can the uilleann piper pipe me into the church for my wedding,
then afterwards at the reception?Yes, we can
arrange that for you when you make your booking.
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Can the uilleann piper play at the funeral service and then at the
graveside afterwards?Yes, that's a standard
and popular option.
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I need a piper for a funeral tomorrow can I still book one in
time?Yes, in most cases we can arrange everything for you very quickly. Call us on
020
8111 1916 or use our
out of office
hours number on
07877 819255.
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What are
the most requested tunes at funerals?The Coolin, The Fields of Athenry,
Danny Boy and Amazing Grace are among the most popular. These are only examples and the choice of tunes
is at the discretion of the booker.
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What's the difference between an Irish uilleann piper and an
ordinary bagpiper?They are two very different
instruments. The uilleann pipes have a more Celtic/Irish sound
to them and more for clients looking for a specifically Irish
flavour. Bagpipes also have a very strong tradition in both Irish
and Scottish cultures. The bagpiper also wears an Irish or
Scottish kilt and regalia, our uilleann piper does not wear a kilt.
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Do you also supply
Irish bagpipers?Yes we do. Bagpiper
information can be found on our dedicated
page.
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I'd like someone to sing at the funeral, can you help?
Certainly. We provide singers to perform
songs of your choice, at both the graveside and/or the service, call us on
020 8111
1916 for more information. You can also get us to call
you via our
callback form.
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How do I make a booking enquiry?
Just call us on
020 8111 1916, use our
enquiry form
or our
callback form. Either way we will respond promptly.
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How is my
booking confirmed and paid for?Full details of the
booking and payment process can be found on our
fees page.
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Can I go and hear the piper perform before I book him?
That's not possible, because most of our pipers engagements are
at private functions. You can hear sampler tracks of our main
piper playing
here. You can also rest assured that our
reputation is very important to us. We have a vested interest in
supplying only the best pipers available. Find
feedback from previous bookers
here.
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How far
ahead do I need to make a booking?There's no set
time but it's always best to book up as far ahead as possible.
We do however, often arrange bookings at short notice. Funeral
bookings for pipers are often taken within
a few of days of the event.
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I may also need an Irish band or an Irish disco, can you arrange
it all for me?Yes! We can provide an Irish band, Irish dancers or Irish
disco. We can also provide a
PA for hire at the function if
required.
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Where can I
find your terms and conditions?Just follow this
link!
Many clients who hire a piper for a funeral, also
book an Irish music act for the Wake afterwards.
We have lots of
excellent Irish solo acts, duos and bands that can be found
here..
What about VAT?
VAT
does not apply in most cases. This is
because very few acts are over the vat threshold that
incurs vat liability.
In the very rare case that this
does not apply, we will tell you at the time of booking.
- Your quoted fee will be inclusive of travel,
where applicable.
- The agency fee is also included.
- There are NO hidden extras or surprises!
Are acts insured?
Conditional
to any act working via our agency is that they must have full
public liablilty insurance.
A copy of an acts PLI certificate is available upon request via PDF
when booking.
For peace of mind, all bookings are subject to
written contract.
The full details of your booking,
playing times, the fee and any specific requirements
will be included.
Our terms and conditions can be found
here.
Need more information or a quote?
Complete our simple
enquiry form or
use our
callback form.
Call us on
020 8111 1916.
You can also text your enquiry
via 07877 819255 and we'll reply promptly.
