Live Act of the Year 2008 at the Tartan Clef Awards
24 June 2008
Your hair looks very good today! Is that a new jumper? The colour certainly suits you and really brings out the fabulous colour in your lovely eyes.
OK - have we flattered you enough now to be able to ask you for a teensy weensy wee favour?
The Chillis would love you to vote for them for the title of 'The Best Live Act 08' on Visit Scotland's website as part of the Tartan Clef Awards.
Here's the link so if you could please go and vote for us we would be very grateful. Thanks (Oh - and you can win stuff too!)
See the Sizzling Gigs Link
11 June 2008
In Autumn of 2008 the brand new and improved, all singing, all dancing, Red Hot Chilli Piper Show rolls out across Scotland. So far we have confirmed gigs in Fraserburgh, Glenrothes, Stirling, Ayr, Fort William and Inverness. Your town could be next so watch the
Sizzling Gigs section of the Chilli Web for more news as it breaks.
Big Hearted Chillis to Headline 2008
06 June 2008
Every year Bighearted Scotland, together with the support of our amazing sponsors, present a range of awards to Scots from all walks of life - the unsung heroes who have made extraordinary personal sacrifices to help others. We also honour personalities from the worlds of sport, stage and screen who have made significant contribution towards helping others less fortunate.
Tables and tickets are selling quickly, please take the chance to make a difference. Come and mingle with a host of celebrities at the Glasgow Marriott on Friday 5th September 2008, and don't miss out on the chance to see the Red Hot Chilli Pipers play live at this fantastic event.
Bagrock - it's a total blast!
31 May 2008
There is a really nice article in today's copy of The Times from London. It tells the story of the Chillis and I am sure that all Chilli fans will enjoy reading it. Have a look and see what you think.
Be part of the audience in Glasgow
22 May 2008
Friday August 15th 2008 is the date and The Old Fruitmarket, Glasgow is the venue for the hottest Chilli Piper show ever!
The Chilli Pipers will be putting on the huge concert the night before the World Pipe Band Championships in Glasgow and will be supported by a huge cast of dancers and the Kintyre Schools Pipe Band and a few other surprises!
Be quick to get your tickets for what is bound to be an early sell out!
All ages are welcome!
Full price - £15.00
OAP/Disabled/Under 16 - £12.50
Click here to book online or alternatively, call the ticket hotline on 0141 353 8000.
See the Chillis for Free
11 April 2008
OK Chilli fans! A total world exclusive which you will only find on this site and nowhere else so shhhhh! - don't tell anyone else because we want Chilli fans to be the first to know. Saturday 13th September is the date and Glasgow Green is the place. The Red Hot Chilli Pipers will be performing live as part of the BBC Proms in the Park concert and you - yes you - can get free tickets if you act quickly enough. The BBC have not even released the full details yet but here's the link so hurry and grab them before they are all gone. Get clicking.
Official Pipers to Scotland's First Minister
11 April 2008
Picture courtesy of our good friend Dominic Quigley ©
Watch out in our Burning Blog for a full report of the Chillis trip to the USA as part of Scotland Week 2008. Here we see the lads accompanying the Scottish First Minister - Alex Salmond - on the Tartan Day Parade outside Radio City.
A unique offer
27 March 2008
As you may have read, the Chillis have received brand new state of the art, customised pipes from our great friends and supporters at
McCallum Bagpipes. We have a set of the original Red Hot Chilli Pipers bagpipes for sale to the first buyer who is quick enough to snap up this amazing offer. Here is a full description of what you will get if you are lucky enough to become the new owner of these awesome pipes.
Full Set of Silver Engraved Pipes, played all over the world by the Red Hot Chilli Pipers. Also played in the final of the grade one world pipe band championships. The pipes are in first class playing condition with no cracks or other faults and have served us well. Bought brand new in 2005 from McCallum's and only now selling as we've been given a new unique set by McCallum's who are known to be a fine maker of bagpipes. The pipes will come with a medium Bannatyne Bag and the exclusive Red Hot Chilli Pipers Bag Cover. There will be no chanter or reeds included.
Price: 2000.00 GBP plus postage & insurance.
If you want to buy these Red Hot Pipes just go straight to our Chilli Contact page and drop us an email. We will then be able to tell you how to arrange payment and we will get them straight off to you.
Chillis leave for Scotland Week
20 March 2008
If you are in the Big Apple between 29th March and 6th April, there are lots of opportunities for you to come along and see the Chillis 'Late and Live'. The Chillis have a packed programme of events but many are private one where the band is supporting the work of the Scottish Government or Visit Scotland. However, here is a list of where they are performing at gigs which are open to the public. Please come along and support the guys if you can. We would love to see you there.
Sunday 30th March
The Scotland Run - Central Park - 09.15 to 12.30
Thursday 3rd April
Late n' Live - The Stout Bar - 133 West 33rd Street - 20.00 to 21.30
Friday 4th April
British Memorial Garden - Hanover Square - 17.00 to 18.00
Late n' Live - The Stout Bar - 133 West 33rd Street - 20.00 to 21.30
Saturday 5th April
Tartan Day Parade - 6th Avenue - 14.00
Late n' Live - The Stout Bar - 133 West 33rd Street - 20.00 to 21.30
Real Radio Competition
20 March 2008
Listen out for the Chillis on Real Radio from this Monday 24th March and enter their text competition to win tickets for the Liquid Rooms gig on the 10th April.