Testimonials

'Dear Simon,

I would like to thank you on behalf of our family for the wonderful and moving tribute you paid to my father yesterday.

 ‘Amazing Grace’ was a favourite of his and you played it beautifully. He would have loved it as much as we did, of that I am certain.'

-Jeff

 

'Simon, just wanted to say a big thank you from the family. You were brilliant and so professional. So pleased we found you.'

-Sophie

 

'Thanks for coming along yesterday and being part of our big day at Clearwell Castle, the guests and we loved hearing you play! Seeing you alongside the sword party also made for some excellent photos! Once again, many thanks'

-Luke

 

'Thank you Simon for piping for my father's funeral in Worcester yesterday. It was a great send-off, made extra special by your piping. Everyone who attended commented on how lovely it was to have the sound of the bagpipes play on the approach'.

-Steve

 

'I would definitely recommend Simon to anyone. He was very informative with messages and even the day before the event. He arrived with plenty of time. Everyone was overwhelmed with his performance. Would 100% book him again for the future.'

-Petra

 

'I just wanted to thank you for piping at my Dad's funeral on Friday. You were amazing and everyone commented on you and how moving it was. I just wanted to let you know. Many thanks'

-Lisa

 

'A fantastic piper and possibly the best we have ever booked. He went above and beyond to make our evening a special one and so many of my guests complimented on his playing and smartness of dress. Would heartily recommend Simon without a doubt'. 

-Ken

 

'Simon was outstanding on our wedding day. From helping us choose the right pieces of music, to his professionalism and standard of playing, he went above and beyond to make our day memorable. I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone seeking to hire a top piper for their wedding. And he's a lovely guy too! Ten out of ten'.

-Carmen

 

 

'We had the absolute pleasure of hosting Simon the  and it was a day filled with joy, music, and heartwarming memories!

As Simon strolled through our home, the enchanting sound of bagpipes filled the air, creating a magical atmosphere that touched the hearts of our residents and staff alike.

For many of our residents, this visit was more than just a musical performance; it was a journey down memory lane. The soulful tunes allowed them to reminisce about their Scottish roots, sharing stories of family members and recalling precious moments from visits to the beautiful land of Scotland

A huge thank you to Simon for sharing his talent and spreading so much happiness. We look forward to more moments like these that make our home a warm and vibrant community for everyone!'

-Carly

 

'Dear Simon

Thank you so much for playing at our wedding yesterday. You were brilliant, from your talented playing, your piece selection, your excellent outfit and your flexibility given the soggy conditions. All much appreciated and our guests agree. Thank you very much'.

-Alice and Stu

 

'Simon was wonderful. From his preparation for the event, calling me to find out more about what we wanted, to turning up well on time, to his performance and his overall professionalism. We loved it and send a huge thanks. would certainly book him again and we would definitely recommend'

-Imogen

 

 

'It is always such a privilege to work alongside Simon, who played some very special pieces chosen by our family to reflect the Scottish roots of their loved one'

-Oak Tree Funeral Services

 

'Simon set the tone perfectly for our day! Our guests were stunned walking up to our venue with Simon playing away. It was the perfect way to honour the groom's Scottish heritage. We can't thank Simon enough!'

-Faye

 

'Simon, you are a fantastic piper. Everyone at my wedding last week commented on how fantastic you were and how wonderful it was to hear you play for us. You brought many guests to tears as you played. It made our wedding. Isobel and Jonathan. Xx'

-Isobel

 

'Thank you Simon. Without doubt you were the icing on the cake of a fabulous day.........even the children were spellbound- not a sound except you playing the bagpipes....absolutely magical...thank you again. One very happy customer,

-Helen M

 

'Outstanding piper'

-Steve

 

'Simon is a true pleasure to deal with. From our enquiry to our big Cotswold wedding day, He was absolutely impeccable, arriving early to get his pipes tuned up (and how beautiful did he sound!) piping my wife into the church and then piping us out to our wedding breakfast! He then stayed to chat to the guests and played a few extra tunes for us. I absolutely would not hesitate to recommend Simon for anybody that requires a top quality bagpiper'

-Keith

 

He was amazing! So talented, professional and punctual. He made my Grandma’s birthdays so special'

-Laura

 

Simon is a great piper. His playing at my father's funeral was beautiful and profound. He is outstanding in his playing and his deportment and he is on par with the army pipers I have met over my 30 year career.

- Sean

 

'Simon, I wanted to thank you so much for helping my sisters and I do mum proud at her funeral. Your kind interaction with my family, as we waited put us all at ease. Once again, thank you.'

-Francess

 

'Hands-down, Simon is possibly the finest piper I have ever booked for a funeral service. Not only is he an excellent piper, he is also reliable, immaculately turned out and a pleasure to deal with and he is our first choice for a funeral piper in Herefordshire. (10 / 10)'

-Mark

 

'Simon, thank you for playing your pipes at my wedding. You are amongst one of the best pipers I have met and trust me, I have met a few. You made our day and you made everybody on the day feel great! Keep piping mate!'

Gareth

 

'You were absolutely outstanding on our wedding day. I was so stressed about which songs to choose and timings but you were calm, told me not to worry and you were very professional throughout. Your piping ability is fantastic, every tune you played on our day was perfect. You added that special something to our most perfect day, we will be forever grateful. (10 / 10)'
Sarah

 

'Fantastic piper. Hired for a formal event last year and from start to finish Simon was professional and engaging. He took on the information provided about the individual the event was for and tailored the music to suit. Would highly recommend Simon for any event. (10 / 10)'
Karilyn

 

'A great piper and such a lovely man too we booked him as a birthday surprise for my 90 yr old mum. When he came down the path to the house playing 'happy birthday' in his regalia, it made my mum's day! 100%! (9 / 10)'
Jenny

 

'After being let down at the last minute by a very unreliable and uncommunicative piper , we booked Simon to play at my late father's funeral at Worcester crematorium. Simon was a delight to deal with and his piping on the day of the ceremony was absolutely beautiful . I would have no hesitation in recommending Simon (10 / 10)'
Wendy Milward

 

'Simon played at our Wedding nearly 18 years ago. I was piped to church and up the aisle. Then he piped back along the road with everyone behind. I would 100% recommend him. (10 / 10)'
Alison

 

'Simon is an outstanding piper and I had the pleasure of hearing him perform for my daughter's wedding. I have no hesitation in recommending him for any event! (10 / 10)'
Gareth

 

'He looks great in all the Scottish gear . He plays the pipes very well . He played for my daughter’s wedding . Entertained us all before during and after . We walked from our house to the church with Simon playing and leading the way. And lead the way back He is really good on the pipes all our family recommend him (10 / 10)'
Duncan

 

'Had the pleasure of hearing Herefordshire Piper - Simon Addison play as part of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations here in Ledbury. Truly magical and enjoyed by many. Very special. (10 / 10)'
Sheila

 

'We have had Simon to play the bagpipes at two family funerals. Right from when we first made contact, he has been so helpful during what has been a very difficult time for our family. He is so professional and his beautiful playing of the bagpipes at our funerals brought the Scottish tradition to our homeland. We would definitely recommend Simon for any events. Sally Robertson (10 / 10)'
Sally

 

'We asked Simon to play us out of the church when we got married in May last year. Being half Scottish I always knew this is what I wanted and Simon did not disappoint! Very professional and his attire was brilliant, everyone really enjoyed the surprise. A very emotional experience. thank you Simon! (10 / 10)'
Rebecca

 

'Simon has regularly played at the Care Home where I work, bringing pleasure to residents and staff alike. This was especially true during the Covid Pandemic. I will not hesitate in recommending him! (10 / 10)'
Clare

 

'Dear Simon I just wanted to thank you for your professional and much commented performance at my daughter Sophie’s wedding at Hampton Court Castle on Saturday. Both Sophie and Jamie her now husband loved the idea of a piper and you did her proud. I loved the way you just started playing when you arrived so it could be heard by all the guests in their rooms getting ready, truly wonderful and my tearful walk down the aisle to give my lovely daughter away was made even more special by the sound of the pipes. Thanks again. Best Regards Mark and Lucy' (10 / 10)