Julia

Introducing Julia

Bio

Julia learnt the bagpipes somewhat 30 years ago in New Zealand and has played all around the world.

Julia plays the Bagpipes and Celtic Harp for weddings, funerals, birthdays and other events, and offers the option to play both instruments at the same event. She has been playing the Great Highland Bagpipes since 1984, having learnt whilst a student of Electronic Engineering at Auckland University, New Zealand. Her family have a long heritage of playing the bagpipes. Her grandfather piped for London Scottish and set up the Chingford Pipe Band in the 1950s. Julia’s mum was the pipe major of the band and Julia’s aunt was a piper in the famous Dagenham Girl Pipers. With all this family bagpiping heritage it was inevitable that Julia would take up this wonderful instrument.

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Career highlights

Performing at Leeds Castle
Massed bands in Eden Rugby Grounds, Auckland
Playing solo for my clients. Julia enjoys this more than anything

Uniform options

No.1 Military Uniform
Standard Day Dress
Tartans include Royal Stewart & Black Watch

What made you learn?

Julia’s grandfather set up a pipe band. Her mother was the pipe major. It was inevitable that Julia would end up playing

Testimonials

“Julia was amazing! I booked Julia for a surprise for my husband at our wedding. Julia communicated excellently ahead of the date. She liaised directly with the venue to keep everything a secret from my husband. Julia looked amazing in her traditional uniform and played the pipes very well. We even had an opportunity to pose with her for some photos before she played us into our wedding breakfast. Julia, thank you!”

“Very professional, extremely accomplished musician, friendly and accommodating to meet our requirements on the day. I have no reservations whatsoever in recommending her for any event, we will 100% book her again. Julia is delightful, she genuinely cared about making the day very special for my elderly Scottish parents and her extra suggestions of when / where to play were really helpful! Thank you”

“Julia was fantastic! We have booked Julia many times to play for our London Burns’ night at a private London club. She never disappoints and is always very professional and really adds to the atmosphere. Highly recommended”

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