Edinburgh Military Tattoo Returns to Sydney in 2010

Due to overwhelming popular demand, The Edinburgh Military Tattoo will return to Australia for performances at the Sydney Football Stadium in February 2010. The new production will be the biggest ever seen in the event's six decade history.

The return visit - which is exclusive to Sydney - is produced by the Edinburgh Military Tattoo in association with the Sydney Cricket and Sports Ground Trust and supported by Events NSW. It follows the resounding success of The Edinburgh Military Tattoo - A Salute to Australia in 2005

Organisers of the Edinburgh Military Tattoo went so far as to pronounce it "one of the very best Edinburgh Military Tattoos ever staged."

The Tattoo, with 1500 performers, returns to Sydney next year as part of its 60th anniversary celebrations. Titled "The Edinburgh Military Tattoo - Celebrating 60 Years of Valour, Mateship and Glory" the event will take as its central theme the close relationship between Australian and British Defence Forces who have fought alongside each other in numerous conflicts.

"The Edinburgh Military Tattoo attracts the world's best massed pipes and drums. Australians will see the biggest and best Tattoo ever staged, right here in Sydney" says Creative Director, Leo Schofield. "A centrepiece of the program will reflect the history and camaraderie between Australian and British Defence Forces."

The show, which will be staged against the remarkable million dollar replica of Edinburgh Castle, will be even bigger than last time with an extra "theatrical flourish", developed under the Tattoo's new Chief Executive and Producer, Major General Euan Loudon.

"In 60 years of its history the world's most famous Tattoo has left Edinburgh only twice. I can think of no better way of kicking off our diamond jubilee year in 2010 by returning to the city and country which opened their heats to us so warmly when we visited Sydney last time-round" - Major General Loudon.

Events NSW estimate the Edinburgh Military Tattoo will bring in more than $15 million into the State. This result is achieved through the great alliance between the Sydney Cricket and Sports Ground Trust and Events NSW - both demonstrating their ability to present the very best in international entertainment for the whole family.

Performance dates and times will be announced later this year along with details of the bands and highland groups appearing. However, it is confirmed that the wildly popular Top Secret Drum Corps from Basel in Switzerland will be back with an even more dazzling routine.

People who register their interest for priority bookings before tickets go on general sale at www.edinburghtattooinaustralia.com.au will receive regular newsletters and updates about the Tattoo.

 

 

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