Callum Watson (BMus, Monash University) is a Victorian Highland Bagpiper. He is an acclaimed, world-class bagpiper for hire specialising in music for wedding ceremonies, funeral services and public events located across Melbourne, Victoria and beyond.
Callum has vast experience performing at special events in every corner of Victoria for over ten years becoming one of the most sought-after bagpipers in the state.
Callum will bring a touch of theatre with his emotive performances helping create an event you and your guests will remember for a lifetime. As a part of his music degree, Callum majored in composition and studied music arrangement for which he is sought after internationally. So if you require something unique through to standard tunes, Callum is the piper for your event.
You don’t have to be Scottish or Irish in order to have bagpipe music at your event, this is music for all.
How long the piper plays is totally up to you. We have packages to suit all possible needs.
Callum can play from the traditional Scottish repertoire or can perform your special tune.
A pristine traditional dress uniform in Callum's family tartan, as tradition dictates, will be worn at your event which adds a unique touch to your photos.
Bagpipes are suitable for any range of environments including beaches, parks, gardens, or traditional churches and halls. Contact us today, we'd love to have a chat.
Recent Reviews
Sensational. Callum played at our family birthday celebration in the Yarra Valley. He absolutely made our celebration a heart warming, soul enriching, feet tapping and Scottish dancing party.
Thank you Callum for your true professionalism and talent. You were exceptional from start to finish.
Callum gave a brilliant performance that the guests in attendance and I enjoyed thoroughly. Callum took left-of-field song requests and intertwined them seamlessly with traditional Scottish tunes. His traditional Scottish outfit was a thing of absolute beauty, and his communication and level of professionalism was second to none. Cannot recommend highly enough! Thanks Callum!
We found Callum online and were blown away by his bagpiping skills. We were so grateful when he agreed to travel to Canberra just to play our wedding! From the first contact and throughout, Callum was the utmost professional and was key to making our wedding special.
So many people commented on how moved they were by his playing, and we are extremely grateful for the effort he went to making our wedding day amazing! Wouldn't hesitate to recommend Callum, he is an absolute star!
An absolutely talented professional. Callum was kind enough to come out to Country Victoria for a memorial with bagpipes.
It was the highlight of a very special day and the whole family raved about his performance long into the night.
Thanks Callum from our whole extended family.
If your looking for a sole piper than look no further! I surprised my wedding guests particularly my mum by walking down the aisle to the same song she did with the help of the staff at Harvest Moon we successfully pulled off our surprise!! Callum was amazing to go along with my plan and was incredible! An extremely talented human!
Thanks Callum from our whole extended family.
Callum played for my Grandmother's 91st birthday, on the street, in winter - taking requests and wearing a kilt. I was moved to tears by his performance, and so impressed we invited him to play out our wedding. Once again, Callum was puntual, professional, and gave an amazing performance - proving favourites from across the centuries. I would highly recommend Callum to anyone, his knowledge and skills are more than worth his incredibly reasonable prices - his music is the stuff of memory, history, and legend. I can't thank him enough. What a soul!
Thanks Callum from our whole extended family.
Callum your performance was amazing a huge hit as my surprise for the Groom. He love all the song especially ACDC long way to the top. Also the songs to walk the bridal party to the boat. Communication was fabulous. I would rate your review higher if l could. 10+ ⭐️
Callum played at my Pops funeral. He was a pleasure to deal with from initial contact through to the whole funeral. His playing is exquisite & he's so respectful & caring. I'm so glad we found you, my Pop would have loved it, you sent him off with his Scottish pride and tradition we cant thank you enough.
My self and my wife would like to thank you so much for that entrance to our wedding on Sunday night, it was bloody amazing, the way you did the song couldn't of gone any better.
We both really appreciate the work and effort you put into it and to make it a night that we won't ever forget as well as everyone that attended.
Callum's achievements include:
- Working with some of Australia's biggest advertisers and sporting codes.
- Playing with Rock, Folk bands and Orchestras at major events and festivals.
- Performing on ABC and Nine radio in national broadcasts.
- Winning a full scholarship to study music at Monash University.
- Champion at Victorian piping competitions both as a soloist and in bands.
- Composing and arranging tunes for bands internationally.
VICTORIAN BAGPIPER FOR HIRE
Callum is available 7 days a week to play the bagpipes in Melbourne, Geelong and Country Victoria.
WE ARE AVAILABLE FOR THE FOLLOWING
Wedding Ceremonies
Wedding Receptions
Wedding Anniversaries
Music for Funeral Services
Committal Services
Memorial Services
Birthday Parties
Christenings
Boat Launches
Proposals
TV/Documentary Appearances
Debutante & Scottish Balls
Burns Nights & Suppers
Christmas Parties
New Year's Eve
Corporate Events
Retirement Functions
Street Parades
Multi-Cultural Festivals
Recording Session Work (able to record overdubs remotely)
Anywhere you need a Piper
Videos
Scotland the Brave - Callum Watson Bagpipes
Can't Help Falling In Love - Bagpipes and Piano Wedding Entrance
Hallelujah - Callum Watson Bagpipes
Last Post/Amazing Grace - Bagpipes and Organ
Highland Cathedral - Callum Watson Bagpipes
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