Lachlan McSwain Bagpiper Melbourne-based professional bagpiper with 30+ years of experience.

Based in Australia

North Melbourne, Melbourne
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LOCATION
North Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

TRAVEL
up to 12500 miles

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Melbourne-based professional bagpiper with 30+ years of experience. I have competed at the highest level, performed at weddings, ceremonies, major sporting events and toured the world blending traditional bagpipes with contemporary rock with acclaimed band The Go Set.

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Location

Based in Australia

North Melbourne, Melbourne
Travels worldwide
pink circle = free travel (up to 5 miles)

Amazing Grace

Scotland the Brave

Waltzing Matilda

Flower of Scotland

The Skye Boat song

Highland Cathedral

The Mason's Apron

The Brown Haired Maiden

The Green Hills of Tyrol

Technical Info

What are your basic technical requirements?

Standing room space only required (approx 1x1 meter)
No amplification or power required so can play in remote locations


What information do you require about a venue?

Any venue specific information is helpful


Do you provide sound and lighting equipment?

Not required


Can you provide a Spotify/DJ service before and between your sets?

Yes, can provide as Spotify service if required

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best gig you've ever done and the best venue you've ever worked at?

Of all the shows I have performed to thousands of people over the years, my favorite are the more intimate, small events where I get to interact with the clients and guests.


What's your favourite type of event?

I have performed such a vast variety of shows from Weddings & Memorials to large Rock Festivals all around the world. I love playing any event as each one brings gives me the chance to bring a different aspect of the Bagpipes to it


What's your previous experience and how did you start gigging?

I started off as a child playing Bagpipes in a small Pipe Band in country Victoria. Over the years I have played with and guested with a number of the top Pipe Bands in Australia. In 2008 I joined the internationally renowned Punk/Rock band The Go Set. Since then i have toured extensively all around Australia and the World performing to thousands.


Which artists have you been most influenced by, who is your favourite artist and what is the greatest song of all time?

The Living End, Frank Turner, Flogging Molly, The Dropkick Murphy's, Weddings Parties Anything,


Do you wear traditional Scottish uniform?

Yes, I will wear the traditional Scottish Kilt

Performance Info

What are your typical setup and performance times?

Will arrive 30 mins before arranged playing time. Need 10-15 mins to set up and tune. Typically play 15 min sets but can play longer as required


Are you happy to perform outside?

Happy to perform inside or outside. No power/amplification required so can set up pretty much anywhere


Do the clients have a say in what you play or is it a set repertoire list only?

Can learn specific songs as requested given notification far enough out from event. (Note; not all music transposes to Bagpipes so not all requests can be fulfilled sorry)


How do previous clients most commonly describe your performances?

Professional, easy to work with, good communication


What can I expect from your performance?

I generally perform in 15 min blocks, playing a variety of traditional Scottish music. I can play additional time as required


Do you take requests?

Yes, if I know the song I can play requests. If you have a specific song you would like to hear I can learn it prior to the event if enough time is given (note: not all songs transpose on to Bagpipes so apologies if your request is unable to be fulfilled)

Recent Clients

Lachlan McSwain Bagpiper has performed for these clients:

The Metropolitan Hotel, Adelaide Australia

Hume Anglican Grammar School, Melbourne Australia

Venues

Lachlan McSwain Bagpiper has performed at these venues:

MCG Melbourne Australia

Palais Theatre Melbourne Australia

Forum Theatre Melbourne Australia

St Paul's Cathedral Melbourne Australia

Melbourne Town Hall Melbourne Australia

The Chapel off Chapel, Melbourne Australia

Vans Warped Tour, Melbourne Australia

Sydney University, Sydney Australia

The Zoo, Brisbane Australia

Flogging Molly's Salty Dog Cruise, Florida USA

Arlene's Grocery, New York USA

Dublin Ohio Irish Festival, Ohio USA

Reggies Chicago USA

The Midway, Boston USA

Danbury Irish Festival, Danbury USA

Rebellion Festival, Blackpool UK

Festival de Interceltique, Lorient France

Might Sounds Festival, Tabor Czech Republic

Wild at Heart, Berlin Germany

Punk Rock Holiday, Tolmin Slovenia

More Info

Events types:

Wedding

Party

Private Event

Corporate Event

Hotel / Restaurant Event

Bar / Venue Event

Funeral / Memorial

Wedding Proposal

Concert

Religious Event

Recording Session

Cruise

Virtual Event

Charity Event

Theatre Show

Burns Night

Christmas Party

New Year's Eve

Genres:

Ceilidh

Folk Rock

Irish Rock

Traditional Scottish Folk

Rock

Classic Rock

Indie

Rock 'n' Roll

Alternative Rock

World Music

Scottish Music

Features:

Instrumental

100% acoustic (no power)

Will travel internationally

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