I have been playing the bagpipes for 18 years and have competed in grades 3 and 4 with Ashbourne Pipes and Drums. I have experience playing at over 500 weddings, birthday parties, funerals, and other public / private functions. I practice several hours a day as does any good piper and play a wide range of well known Scottish and Irish tunes as well as some toe tapping contemporary tunes.

Whatever your occasion I can help make it special with the traditional sound of the highland bagpipes. Presentation is as important as performance and I can guarentee I will deliver both. I play the bagpipes with pride and passion and always give 110%.

I've played at several high profile events including the IIFA (Bollywood Awards) at Sheffield Arena, I've worked in several schools on multicultural days and given short presentations to pupils on the history of the bagpipes. I've also appeared in the Yorkshire Post for helping the National Railway Museum's campaign to raise funds for the renovation of the Flying Scotsman.

I'm based in North Sheffield but spend a lot of time in the North West, particularly the Lake District. I'm considering moving to Cumbria and therefore I'm making efforts to increase my bookings in the area. I'm also happy to cover Greater Manchester, Merseyside, Cheshire and North Wales.

For more info please visit www.lookingforapiper.co.uk

Please see some of my feedback below:-

'Sue and I just wanted to say thank you to Musicmakers for the part they played in our wedding.The piper was excellent; he turned up on time, played really well and absolutely looked the part for us and was equally well received by both our Scottish and non Scottish friends and family'

-Feedback sent to the agency Musicmakers

'Ed played for a members 90th Birthday at the Norton Country Club where i work.
He is absolutely amazing! Made the night
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.'

- Abi Hewitt

'Can I just say how brilliant Ed was and what a great addition to my mum's party he was, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend you or use your service again, Brilliant.'

- Feedack sent to Ed's agents Piper For Hire

'We just had Ed perform at my Fathers funeral.
His communication was excellent.
He was on time and very aware of the feelings of the family.
His bagpipes moved everyone to tears.
I would recommend Ed to everyone funerals and weddings.
Keep up the tradition Ed.'

-Denise Hamilton Westerveld

'Just a note to say thankyou so much for yesterday, I am sorry I was unable to thankyou in person but unfortunately it was very emotional. So many people commented on how great you were, and it made a very unhappy day very special and something to remember in a good way. I will be keeping your number and will defiantly recommend you, however hopefully for a more merry occasion.'

-Georgina Fairbairn (and all the Fairbairn family)

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