# Flaming Punk Rock Bagpipers The Badpiper Rocks Out to AC/DC with Flames Shooting from His Pipes By | Published 2013-06-30 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-badpiper References: [laughingsquid](http://laughingsquid.com/acdcs-thunderstruck-performed-on-flaming-bagpipes/) & [thebadpiper](http://www.thebadpiper.com/) While bagpiping is not usually associated with rock and roll, mohawks, or leather, Austrlia's The Badpiper has seen to it that bagpiping receives a full-on rock and roll treatment. Wearing a studded kilt, combat boots and a [leather vest](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foam-clogs-1), The Badpiper plays classic rock and roll tunes on his set of pipes, from AC/DC's "Thunderstruck" to "Jug, jug, bucket o' squid." In addition to his already [punk rock appearance](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zero-skateboards), The Badpiper's bagpipes shoot [jets of flame](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/butane-torch) towards the audience at the most climactic moments of his songs. The Badpiper has created quite a career for himself, performing at fringe festivals all over the world and awing crowds with his unique take on bagpipe music. His rock and roll mentality, combined with his flair for performance, makes this intense bagpiper one of the most unique and individualistic street performers in the world. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 36% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Viral](https://www.trendhunter.com/viral) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Rock and Roll Bagpiping:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Exploring the fusion of traditional instruments with unconventional genres to create unique musical experiences. - **Flame Effects in Performances:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrating pyrotechnic elements into live performances to enhance visual impact and create memorable experiences. - **Alternative Street Performances:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Encouraging unconventional forms of entertainment in public spaces to captivate audiences and break traditional performance norms. ### Who This Affects Most - **Music Entertainment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introducing unconventional musical performances and experiences to cater to diverse audience preferences. - **Event Management:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporating special effects, like flame shooting bagpipes, into live events and concerts to create captivating and immersive experiences. - **Tourism and Festivals:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Featuring unique street performers, like The Badpiper, to attract tourists and enhance the overall festival experience with unconventional entertainment. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Punkrock Band Tribute Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garbage-pail-kids-2.md) - [Lightning-Shaped Turntables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pro-ject-audio-system.md) - [Pick-Dispensing Guitar Pedals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stompbox.md) - [Beer-Dispensing Guitar Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slay-to-pay.md) - [Punk History Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-war-of-the-three-kingdoms.md) - [Punk Rock-Themed Hardware Clogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foam-clogs-1.md) - [Quilted Leather Novelty Diapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pit-diaper.md) - [Whisky-Branded Summer Parties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bastids-bbq-party.md) - [BBQ-Inspired Whiskys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ardbeg-bizarrebq.md)