Name: Rikki Evans
Company: Alba Bagpipes
Job title: Owner / Professional Bagpiper
Give us the elevator pitch for your business.
We provide Scottish entertainment for all types of events, as well as offering interactive team-building experiences for corporate clients and visitors travelling to Scotland.
Who are your customers?
Our customers range from members of the public booking bagpipe entertainment for weddings and private events, to companies looking for bagpipe entertainment to welcome guests to events or provide performances featuring Pipes, Drums and Highland Dancers to entertain their guests.
What is the biggest challenge and opportunity your organisation is facing right now?
Our biggest challenge is reaching corporate businesses to demonstrate that we can provide affordable entertainment for their events, while also offering authentic Scottish cultural experiences for overseas visitors.
Our biggest opportunity is providing entertainment for cruise arrivals into Aberdeen, where we perform for thousands of tourists disembarking cruise liners at both the South and North Harbour.
What is your word of advice for fellow Chamber members?
To the best of our knowledge, we only get one chance at life. While there will always be highs and lows, doing something in your career that you genuinely love and feel passionate about can leave you feeling energised, motivated, and driven to achieve your goals and ambitions.
What is the best thing about being a Chamber member?
The one-to-one contact with your Relationship Manager is invaluable. They take the time to understand your business and help make those vital connections with other members, supporting you in progressing your business and achieving the goals you strive towards.