Highland/Celtic Piper

Having a piper at your wedding or event not only guarantees an amazing sound, it is also visually impressive.

Ian Arrell’s piping experience spans many years. Ian Arrell is a member of, and has performed with, various pipe bands including:

· Footscray City Highland Pipe Band
· Yarraville Pipe Band
· Scottish Ex-Service Association Pipe Band
· Victoria Police Highland Pipe Band
· City of Casey Pipe Band
· Victorian Irish Pipe Band

He has played for all types of functions in many parts of the state.

Ian’s professional conduct and outstanding performance never fail to impress.

Ian Arrell's piping services:

Wedding Day Piper

Add originality, memorability and impact into this very special day by arranging for the piper to lead the bride into the marriage ceremony and/or in the famous Scottish tradition of good luck, have the piper be the first to greet the married couple as they leave the ceremony.

Traditional Piper

Ian Arrell can play the traditional Scottish or Irish Music at St Andrews nights, Burns Suppers, St Patrick's Day or any other Celtic-themed occasion(s).

New Year's Piper

No New Year Eve celebration is complete without Ian Arrell playing Auld Lang Syne at the Stroke of Midnight. This famous Scottish tradition is now enjoyed at midnight on December 31st throughout the world by millions of people regardless of their nationality or cultural background.

Promotional Piper

Arrange for Ian Arrell to help promote your event or product. A piper in full ceremonial dress will get your customer's attention not only by playing the bagpipes, but also by being able to speak with your customers and distribute promotional literature.

Surprise Pipers

Arrange for Ian Arrell to surprise a family member or friend at a special celebration, anniversary or other function.

Lone Piper at Sunset

Surprise and entertain your guests by arranging for Ian Arrell to play a haunting melody as the sun goes down. Perhaps Ian can play on a hill or a roof so that the sound of the pipes drifts down towards your guests who will always remember you for providing a unique and special occasion.

To the make of a Piper

goes seven years of his own learning

and seven generations before.

At the end of these seven years,

one born to it will stand at the start of knowledge.  

And learning, a fond ear to the drone he may

have to parlay with old folds of old affairs.

It is said,

"When a Piper plays, he's in touch with the past.

The sense of being at one with generations of long ago is totally unique."

- Neil Munro