Bagpiper hire in Leeds
Over 30 Years of Piping Experience
I’m Ed Arnold, a Sheffield-based bagpiper with over 30 years of playing experience. I regularly travel to Leeds for weddings, funerals, celebrations and care home visits. I’ve played at Aire View in Headingley and Wykebeck Court in Leeds, including for Burns Night and St Andrew’s Day. I also perform with Yorkshire’s Celtic rock band, Gaelforce.
Flexible Options for Every Occasion
For your wedding, I can welcome guests, play for the ceremony or pipe you into the reception. For funerals and memorials, we can choose a tune and a moment that feel right for the person you’re remembering. I also play at birthdays, Burns Suppers, corporate events and care homes. Scottish or Irish dress is available, and electronic pipes can suit quieter indoor settings.
Based in Yorkshire, Available Everywhere
Based in Yorkshire, Ed is perfectly positioned to serve Leeds, Bradford, Halifax, Huddersfield, York, Hathersage, Sheffield, Barnsley, Rotherham and Doncaster. No event is too far — Ed is an enthusiastic traveller who has performed not only across the UK but also internationally in Croatia, France, Spain, Germany and Slovenia.
Kind words from happy clients
Perfect!
Ed performed at our wedding reception on Friday and was incredible. He was very professional and helpful from the minute we booked him and he didn’t disappoint us on the day. He was very patient as we were later than planned and he played as the guests arrived – who all said how fabulous he sounded. Thank you so much for being part of our day!
Tremendous!
I arranged for Ed to come and play at our wedding reception which we were holding at our house, as a surprise for my new husband! It was a wonderful surprise for him and our guests and I can honestly say it just topped the whole day off! Ed was lovely and his bagpipe playing was just tremendous. Thank you Ed for helping to make our day so special and one we will always remember. x
Great bagpiper!
Ed played at our wedding and we can both honestly say he made our special day even more special. Not only is he a great bagpiper but a great guy too. I couldn’t recommend him highly enough. thanks so much for being part of our wedding.
Wonderful!
A truly wonderful experience listening to Ed, made our brothers funeral so much more, highly recommend, from the outfit to the pipes…. amazing
Areas Covered
I cover Leeds and the surrounding West Yorkshire towns, including Bradford, Wakefield, Huddersfield and Halifax. I also travel to York, Doncaster and further afield. Ask me about your venue.