Elevate Your Event with PipeDown – A High-Energy Bagpipe Band for Hire

PipeDown is a dynamic, mobile bagpipe band for hire, perfect for creating unforgettable moments at your event. Fusing traditional Scottish music with modern rock and dance hits, PipeDown delivers a high-energy show that will captivate your guests from start to finish.

A Unique Blend of Tradition and Modernity

Whether you’re hosting a conference opening, a closing ceremony, or simply looking to add a show-stopping highlight to your event, PipeDown combines the energy of Scottish reels with the power of rock and dance soundtracks.

Their performance blends timeless bagpipe melodies with electric guitar riffs and pulsating drum beats, often featuring thrilling musical battles that energize the crowd. Crossover bagpipe anthems, including hits from Avicii and Daft Punk, create an electrifying stage show that’s truly one-of-a-kind.

Keyboards enhance the set with iconic dance tunes, leading into a fan-favorite dance music megamix, seamlessly transitioning from Daft Punk to 2 Unlimited. It’s a performance guaranteed to get your audience clapping, dancing, and singing along!

World-Class Musicianship

PipeDown’s lineup includes:

• Bagpipes as the centerpiece, delivering fast, intricate reels.
• A rocking electric guitar, adding a contemporary edge.
• A snare drummer, hailed as one of the best in the world, dazzling guests with breathtaking speed and technique.
• Optional Scottish Highland dancers, whose choreographed routines add flair and tradition to the performance.

Bring Energy to Your Event

PipeDown doesn’t just perform; they engage and energise your guests. Fully kilted and steeped in tradition, they can burst into a room and deliver a 15-20 minute show that will leave your audience in awe. The band is mobile, allowing them to lead guests from one area to another before setting the stage for their electrifying performance.

Want to take the fun even further? Guests can join the action with a ceilidh dance session, learning Scottish dance moves in a 40-minute interactive experience.

Perfect for Iconic Venues and Events

PipeDown has wowed audiences at Scotland’s most prestigious venues, including:

• Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC)
• Scottish Event Campus (SEC), Glasgow
• National Museum of Scotland
• Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh
• Virgin Hotel, Edinburgh

Their show is ideal for:

• Conference openings and closings
• Corporate Entertainment
• Scottish-themed showpiece performances

A Modern Take on Scottish Tradition

PipeDown delivers a vibrant fusion of tradition and modernity, offering a performance that will amaze and entertain guests at corporate events, conferences, or private celebrations. Let them bring their energy, artistry, and infectious spirit to your event – ensuring it’s an experience your guests will never forget.

Book PipeDown Today and transform your event into a high-energy celebration of Scottish culture with a contemporary twist!

Quotes from our PipeDown Clients:

“May I send a huge thanks from all of us to you and your band for the support of the AC Forum event last week. You were such a hit with the VIP clients, they really enjoyed the event at Oran Mor and the lively PipeDown finale was the perfect way to round off the night. It is always a pleasure to work with you.” Aileen Crawford, Head of Tourism & Conventions, Glasgow Life, March 2025

“I love how PipeDown were featured at the IPVC2024 opening ceremony! They’re a mobile, high energy, bagpipe and drum band. They amazed us with a contemporary mix of Scottish traditional music, and rock and dance music.” Phebe, November 2024

“Thanks for PipeDowning the guests from the Pentland to the Lennox suite. It was a real surprise for guests and got them moving quickly. The stage show was an amazing start to the conference dinner, thanks for your help, and many thanks to the band.” EICC, Edinburgh Conference: November 2024

“Amazing, thanks so much for the PipeDown performance at the end of the Awards Dinner.  It really blew the guests away after the awards ceremony.  Modern Scottish bagpipe rock, you guys nailed it!”  EICC, Edinburgh, October 2024

‘Thank you for the PipeDown performance at our conference.  The event was great, our clients were delighted, and the guests loved the music and show.  Thanks for playing.” Fairmont St Andrews, October  2024

“A huge thanks to the PipeDown band, was a great way to finish up the conference at the EICC, and then storming into the final session, to lead the guests to the exits, and then the performance will live long in the memory.  Thanks so much for organising.“ International Conference client April 2023, EICC, Edinburgh

“Thanks to PipeDown for last week. Everyone really enjoyed it, and it was the talk of the conference the next day”   International Conference client;  May 2023;  National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh 

“The PipeDown band and dancers were fabulous and we could tell how much the delegates enjoyed the show.”  Conference Client, DDL, EICC, Edinburgh  December 2023

“Thank you so much to Reel Time Events for providing both the arrival piper and the pre-dinner entertainment by Pipedown at the Scottish Whisky Awards 2022 The band were great to work with and created a vibrant, celebratory atmosphere for the night ahead. Highly recommend!” Scottish Whisky Awards November 2022, EICC Edinburgh.