Reid later appeared in the chorus of The Metropolitan Mikado in 1985 and sang with the Scottish Chamber Orchestra and in the show Grand Tour of Melody with Richard Baker. From 1989, he went on concert tours of Scotland, and in 1993 he joined the concert group "The Stars of Operetta".
Reid made appearances in the chorus of The Metropolitan Mikado in 1985, sang with the Scottish Chamber Orchestra, and performed in the show Grand Tour of Melody alongside Richard Baker. From 1989 onwards, he embarked on concert tours throughout Scotland, and joined the group "The Stars of Operetta" in 1993.