A professional musician and top competition Bagpiper, Alan Gagan has over 40 years playing experience. Alan has performed all over the UK with his timeless renditions of classic Bagpipe melodies, all designed to stir the soul and evoke the true spirit of Scotland -- like only the Bagpipes can.
Based in the North West of England, Alan normally plays in Manchester, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, Chester, Cheshire, Liverpool, Merseyside, West Yorkshire, North Yorkshire, East Riding of Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, Shropshire, North Wales, Lincolnshire, Northumberland, County Durham, Tyne & Wear, and Cumbria. If you wish to make your special event even more special, hire Alan!
Alan has been hired three times by Coronation Street, four times by Rod Stewart (and again on his UK tour in 2019), performed for the Crabbies Grand National on three occasions and continues to perform for Crabbies at different events. He has also supplied his piping skills to many corporate companies like Kellog's, Allianz Insurance, the Royal Bank of Scotland, Visit Scotland Tourist Board, Team GB Paralympics, BESA Building Services, and many more.
Alan Recently played for the 147th Preston Curling Club at Barton Grange Hotel. Amongst the honourary guests was Rhona Martin MBE, who won a Gold medal at the Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City back in 2002.
Bagpipes are becoming more popular for weddings, birthday parties, corporate events and funerals.
The perfect addition to any special event, complete with the Traditional Highland Piper Uniform.
Still undecided? Have a look at the glowing testimonials from Alan's many happy customers. Like this one:
"We had Alan for our wedding, he made our day so special for us, and our families. He was such a big part of our day, it will always be in our hearts and something we will never forget. Thank you to all that made this possible, we are over the moon and feel extremely blessed."
Alan wearing the No.1 Uniform