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The Red Hot Chilli Pipers: A Global Bagrock Phenomenon

Prepare to experience the electrifying energy of The Red Hot Chilli Pipers, the Celtic rock sensation taking the world by storm. With their unique 'Bagrock' style, these Scottish musicians blend traditional bagpipes with rock and pop anthems, creating performances that are nothing short of exhilarating. From Milwaukee to Carmel-by-the-Sea, their 2025 tour promises unforgettable nights filled with passion, musicianship, and a whole lot of Scottish spirit. Get ready to be part of an infectious musical journey that defies borders and genres.

Feb 11, 2025

1. The Red Hot Chilli Pipers

Bagpipes with attitude, drums with a Scottish accent, and a show so hot it carries a health warning! The Red Hot Chilli Pipers, a multi-platinum, award-winning Celtic rock back from Scotland, are bringing their signature “BAGROCK” sound back to Milwaukee.

Mar 21, 2025

Marcus Performing Arts Center

Milwaukee, WI · Marcus Performing Arts Center

2. The Red Hot Chilli Pipers

It’s The Red Hot Chilli PIPERS – (NOT the Peppers!) — a 9-piece ensemble consisting of pipers, guitarists, keyboards, and drummers — who have been rocking the world from New York to Beijing to Melbourne and everywhere in between with musicianship of the highest order and a passion for pipes that will leave you breathless. The band has four music degrees from the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama and all the pipers and drummers have played at the top level in bagpiping.

Apr 2, 2025

FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre

St. Catharines, ON · FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre

3. The Red Hot Chilli Pipers

No, it's not the Red Hot Chili Peppers... it's better! It's The Red Hot Chili Pipers, bringing Bagrock—the groundbreaking fusion of traditional Scottish music with the rock/pop anthems you know and love—to Sunset Center.

May 8, 2025

Sunset Center

Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA · Sunset Center

4. Red Hot Chilli Pipers featuring the Red Hot Chilli Dancers

There has never been anything quite like The Red Hot Chilli Pipers, from their formation in 2002 and a cameo appearance at T in the Park in 2004 with the Darkness to opening the main stage in their own right in 2014, and storming Glastonbury festival in 2024.

Jun 5, 2025

Warwick Arts Centre

University of Warwick

Conclusion

The Red Hot Chilli Pipers are poised to leave an indelible mark on the music world with their 2025 tour. Their unique blend of traditional Scottish bagpipes and contemporary rock and pop not only showcases their creativity and musicianship but also bridges cultural gaps, offering audiences a fresh sonic experience. As they spread their 'Bagrock' sound across North America and beyond, the Pipers continue to prove that music truly is a universal language, capable of uniting and resonating with people from all walks of life.

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