Bagpiper in South Wales - John Campbell

John added a touch of tradition and flair to our Youth team's final rugby match of the 2024/25 season, leading the players onto the pitch with the magical sound of his bagpipes. With a Canadian touring team joining us, his performance created a vibrant, memorable atmosphere that added something truly special to the occasion. From our first enquiry right through to post-event follow-up, John was a pleasure to work with - polite, professional, and genuinely accommodating. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him to anyone looking for something unique to make add to the atmosphere and make the event stand out. .

We first met John at a wedding fair at margam he was playing outside, while in the fair I spoke to John and booked him for our wedding he was friendly funny and so easy to deal with leading up to wedding the emails was helpful John was professional and listened to what he asked of him and on day of wedding John was professional and so warming and friendly even when guests asked for tunes nothing was not to much trouble even to this day when me and my wife see any of our guests first thing they say how wonderful the bagpiper was I truly recommend John all day long for your special day friendly professional and so much more thank you again John.

Testimonial – VE Day 80th Anniversary at The Grange University Hospital. On 8 May 2025, we had the privilege of welcoming John Campbell, “The Bagpiper in South Wales and Adjacent Counties, ” to play at our VE Day ceremony at The Grange University Hospital. From the moment John began his performance, he brought the true spirit of remembrance to our event. His masterful bagpipe playing – delivered with dignity and respect – resonated across the hospital grounds. Staff, patients, and visitors were visibly moved, drawn into a shared moment of reflection and honour as the harmonious strains swept through the air. John’s professionalism shone through from initial booking to final performance. He responded promptly, arrived punctually in full Highland dress, and took great care in tailoring his music to the solemnity of the occasion. His choice to mark this historic milestone on VE Day added emotional depth and a timeless quality to the proceedings. We are immensely grateful to John Campbell for helping us commemorate 80 years since VE Day in such a meaningful way. His performance not only honoured our veterans but also touched every heart present. We would warmly welcome him back for future commemorations.Moreexpand_more

John played at my father's funeral in Llanhennock. The music was absolutely wonderful and added a spiritual and hauntingly beautiful atmosphere to the ceremony, which I and the other guests will never forget. John: thank you so much!

John supported the Glamorganshire Golf Club Burns Night on Saturday 25th January 2025. With excellent communication from the outset, John’s excellent interpersonal skills, attention to detail, support to event planning and quality of engagement ensured the planning, timing, flexibility and musical Bagpipe Recital throughout the evening exceeded what initially anticipated, and he delivered to the highest of standards. A highly accomplished Piper, I highly recommend his services and have already secured his support in 2026.

When my Dad passed away it was very important to our family that we gave him a good Scottish farewell. John was so professional with his handling of everything, from start to finish. Thank you John. Absolutely no hesitation in recommending John and indeed hiring his wonderful talents in the future. Pete Caldwell.

John was absolutely fantastic from our original booking through to our wedding day. Top communication from day one and was very professional and easy to work with. John was very helpful in helping us decide what tunes would work best and nothing was too much trouble! Thank you.

John played the bagpipes at my Dads funeral. From our first initial telephone contact with him, he was nothing short of kind, compassionate and sympathetic towards our family, as we were navigating our way through such a difficult time. John provided us with hundreds of choices of tunes, of which we selected a few that we knew Dad would have loved to have heard as they were his favourite. The addition of the beautiful sound of the pipes set the perfect tone for the service. Many of our family and friends commented on how much his playing added to the occasion. Dad was Scottish, so to have bagpipes as part of his final goodbyes meant a lot to us as a family. We couldn’t have asked for a more fitting tribute. Thank you John. We would without hesitation recommend Johns services to any occasion.

My husband and I came from Scotland to Wales in 1980. In his early days my husband played the pipes and continued playing the chanter till he died. I knew he would love to have a piper at his funeral and John was just perfect. An excellent piper, a great communicator and a man with a warm heart. John helped us with the choice of music and everyone said how moving it was. Hugh would have loved it. We are so grateful to John for all of his input.

John played at my mum's funeral. She was originally from Scotland, but lived most of her life in Wales. It was great that John could provide traditional Scottish and Welsh tunes. He was very professional and provided an exceptional service. I would highly recommend him for any occasion.

“John played the bagpipes at my mum’s funeral, and his performance was nothing short of exceptional. From the moment he began, the hauntingly beautiful sound of the pipes set the perfect tone for the service. His playing was both moving and heartfelt, bringing comfort and dignity to a difficult day. Many of our family and friends commented on how much his music added to the atmosphere and honored my mum’s memory. We are so grateful for his professionalism and talent, and we couldn’t have asked for a more fitting tribute. Thank you, John, for helping us say goodbye in such a meaningful way. ”.

John played for my father's funeral at Cardiff and the Vale Crematorium, after he was recommended by our funeral director. In all of the contact we had, he was extremely professional and thoughtful, he guided us through his services and what he could do for us. He helped with the choice of music, recommending what would work well to accompany the songs we already knew we wanted. It was really helpful to be able to listen to his repertoire on his website. John played beautifully and it was very touching, my dad would have loved it.

John played at our wedding in August of this year and we couldn’t have asked for a better service. So many of our guests commented on how beautiful the bagpipes were on the day and how talented John is. We would highly recommend! Thank you so much again John. Lynn and Dale xx.

John played at my mums funeral and she would of loved every minute, with her Scottish background he did her proud and I’m sure she would of been doing the highland fling somewhere, I would highly recommend John for any service he is professional and friendly and very communicative all the way through definitely 5 star ? Service.

John recently performed at our wedding, playing for guests on arrival and after the ceremony, he was outstanding. John played such an important part in our day and all of our guests commented on how amazing he was with many taking the time to stand and listen to him play. John was meticulous in ensuring that our wishes were met with great communication prior to the big day and we agreed the music we wanted him to play, which he did so well. For me John is more than a great player of the bagpipes, he is friendly, caring and his interaction with our guests was fantastic, he helped our day begin with a bang! It was a pleasure to meet John and his wife Louise who did a fantastic job taking a number of photographs of John with guests, they are great and will be treasured memories of our special day. I would thoroughly recommend. .

John played the bagpipes at our father's funeral - it was such a special tribute and really made the day for us. John was always prompt in replying to us and accommodating of our wishes - wouldn't hesitate to recommend him.

John played at our wedding in the lovely Llangoed Hall, he played outside prior to the wedding starting to greet guests, then for the ceremony and after the ceremony. For a Scottish/Welsh wedding it was perfect, John was absolutely fantastic, for such a warm day, to play in his full attire and be so perfect, was wonderful. Louise and John were an absolute delight, the nicest couple, who were so wonderful, we were so lucky that John played at our wedding. What a wonderful musician, who really makes a massive impact on your day. Thank you so much John, we would highly recommend John and Louise for any occasion. .

John was absolutely outstanding. From our first communication, John was so helpful and really made sure our wedding day was special. He even advised us on the songs, as we had a non religious ceremony, so knew exactly what would work. John played walking us down the aisle, walking us out and also throughout the drinks reception and all of our guests commented on how amazing his playing was. John (and his wonderful wife Louise) helped keep us calm and relaxed and had us laughing throughout. Thank you John, you are incredibly talented. Please do not hesitate to book- you won’t regret it!

I requested John’s bagpiping services for a very special Ruby 40th wedding anniversary afternoon tea for my sister and brother-in-law. The venue would only allow John to play outside so this was quite a challenge. After we had spoken to the restaurant manager we made a plan of how the afternoon would work. John had to hide and was very patient while all of my family arrived at the venue. Once I gave him the signal to begin playing he brilliantly walked to where my family were standing in the venues garden. There was a beautiful intake of breath from all of them. This was extra special for my brother-in-law As he’s from a Scottish heritage he was bagpiped on his wedding day from his house to the church. John’s professionalism was second to none He took the time to speak to all of my family And was so friendly and informative, and Made sure I had value for money. He also took the time to take photos so we have some lovely memories that my family are still talking about. I would highly recommend John’s services. Thank you John you made our afternoon celebration so very very special. .Moreexpand_more

John was an absolute pleasure to deal with - from his incredible bagpiping to his communication and professional and faultless manner. Everybody at my step dad’s funeral commented on how incredibly moving and touching Johns repertoire was and how respectfully he conducted himself at the funeral, being mindful of everyone around him. I would 100% recommend John on every level - I know my step dad would’ve loved every minute.