Lincoln Hilton

Lincoln Hilton is a pioneering bagpipe musician and composer from Melbourne, Australia, who has made a significant impact on modern Highland piping. Known for his innovative approach, he blends traditional piping techniques with contemporary influences, pushing musical boundaries through intricate melodic structures and complex rhythms. As the founder of Modern Piping, Hilton has revolutionized bagpipe music publishing and education, sharing his compositions and arrangements worldwide. His works have been performed by top Grade 1 pipe bands including Field Marshal Montgomery and Simon Fraser University, and featured at prestigious events such as the World Pipe Band Championships and the Royal Edinburgh Tattoo.

Hilton is also recognized for creating the Hilton Chanter and actively grows a global piping community via his YouTube channel and bi-monthly piping book sent to 27 countries. His recent releases like "Pablo," "Unreel Jigs V.2," and "Ragnarök" showcase his technical precision and boundary-pushing compositions that excite pipers and audiences alike. Beyond composing, he directs pipes and drums at Haileybury and has won multiple solo and band championships, affirming his status as one of the 21st century’s most influential pipers.