Bring the unique, sweet sound of the Northumbrian pipes to your special occasion. The traditional instrument of the North East of England is ideally suited to indoor events.
If you are organising a:
- Wedding
- Civil Partnership
- Christening
- Concert
- Corporate promotion
- Social or formal event
- Business or formal dinner
- Conference
Give us a call or fill in the online enquiry form for a no-obligation quote, or just to chat through some ideas for your event and to discuss how having a piper could enhance your day.
We are the only professional Northumbrian piping agency. All of our clients benefit from our extensive knowledge and receive a personal experience to ensure that we meet and exceed all of your expectations.
The Northumbrian Smallpipes are a melodious, bellows blown bagpipe. They are rather quiet by comparison with other bagpipes and are normally played indoors. The chanter has a closed end and is played with closed fingering, giving a unique staccato character. The drones are normally used as accompaniment – a bass and tenor drone tuned an octave apart, and a baritone tuned a fifth above the bass. The sound of the chanter has been likened to the singing of a lark over the drones sounding like the buzzing of bees. The family of the Duke of Northumberland have had an official piper for over 250 years, and in more recent times the Mayor of Gateshead and the Lord Mayor of Newcastle have both re-established the tradition by appointing official Northumbrian pipers.