Looking for a multi-award-winning piper for a wedding or funeral in Perth? Premier Pipe Music provides professional Scottish bagpipe music at weddings, funerals and special occasions across Perth and Western Australia.
Delivering solo bagpipe performances at a variety of special occasions and events throughout Western Australia and beyond.
Premier Pipe Music is operated by Neil Walker who is originally from Scotland.
Neil is a vastly experienced bagpiper who performs at an elite level in the world's top solo bagpipe competitions and in addition is also a renowned Grade 1 pipe band player.
Neil was a professional musician in Scotland with the famous 20 times World Pipe Band Champions Strathclyde Police Pipe Band from 1995-2005. During this time, Neil enjoyed many highlights including two British Pipe Band Championship wins, performing on multiple occasions for the British Royal Family, including the televised Royal Variety Show in Edinburgh and performing with multi-Grammy Award winner Bonnie Raitt. In addition, Neil travelled worldwide to play at high profile events in USA (multiple times), Latvia, Sweden, France and Germany.
Neil moved to Perth, Western Australia in 2013 to continue his career as a professional musician and remains heavily involved in various aspects of piping. Musical highlights in Australia include competitive success in the solo and pipe band arena, participating at the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo events in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane, performing alongside the legendary Sir Paul McCartney and playing at high profile solo recitals in Perth and Adelaide with Double Gold Medalist and 5 time world solo champion Roddy MacLeod.
In 2026 in Adelaide, Neil won the coveted R U Brown S.A. Gold Medal for Piobaireachd (classical music), one of the most prestigious solo piping awards in Australia.
Neil is one of only two bagpipe players in Australia who is qualified to compete at the elite level 'Former Winners' events for March, Strathspey and Reel at the top annual solo competitions in the world held at Oban and Inverness in Scotland.
In addition to his high-level skills as a solo and pipe band competitor, Neil has previously been invited to Singapore to undertake a significant teaching assignment and assisted the Gurkha and Singapore Ladies Police Pipe Bands with their preparations for a major event. Neil is also a sought-after recitalist and solo piping adjudicator across Australia.
Additional Awards:
2011 - Winner A Grade Marches, Argyllshire Gathering, Oban
2016 - Winner A Grade March, Strathspey and Reel, Northern Meeting, Inverness
2025 - NPA for Scottish Bagpipes. SCQF Level 6. Issued by Scottish Qualifications Authority
2026 - R U Brown Gold Medal Competition, Adelaide. Overall Winner A Grade.
I am available for solo bagpipe performances at various events throughout the year such as weddings, funerals, birthday parties, anniversary celebrations, 'Burns Suppers' retirals, concerts and corporate events. If I can help at your event please let me know!
In addition, I am available to conduct solo piping or pipe band workshops, solo piping adjudication and recitals across Australia.
The following list is an indication of tunes that can be played at your special event.
Please note. The $400 Performance Fee for events within the Perth Metropolitan area includes unlimited direct contact with Premier Pipe Music prior to an event, a telephone consultation, music requests, travel to and from event and performance for a period of up to 2 hours.
With multiple awards at state, national and international level solo competitions I am recognised as one of the most successful pipers in Australia. I am also the holder of an internationally recognised bagpipe music qualification issued by the Scottish Qualifications Authority. I believe these exceptional achievements combined with a genuine love of music and over three decades of extensive experience as a soloist and band player at all types of events enable me to offer a bagpipe service of the very highest quality. When hiring a piper, I believe clients should not have to leave things to chance or have concerns about the standard of performance they will receive on the day. I am confident I can deliver the service you deserve at your special occasion.
Certainly! I welcome any requests you may have and there is no additional charge for requests even if music has to be specifically learned for your event. Please bear in mind however, bagpipes have a limited range in comparison to some other instruments so your request may not be possible. Please let me know your suggestion well in advance of your event and I will be happy to discuss this with you.
Whilst I am a Perth based business with a focus on the metropolitan area, I will consider all requests including interstate events. Please note if I am able to attend an event outwith the Perth metropolitan area, additional fees will apply.
Yes. Evidence can be provided upon request.
Premier Pipe Music is mainly a solo bagpipe performance service and I do not currently offer regular lessons. If, however, you are a current player and preparing for a major event such as a competition and wish a one-off 1-1 session, this may be requested. Please use the contact form to enquire about availability and pricing.
Yes! One of the benefits of Premier Pipe Music is you can easily reach and speak to me directly without going through an agency, third party or call centre. I welcome online enquiries via the following contact form. Alternatively, please call me on 0494 188 263 or email contact@premierpipemusic.com.