Birmingham Tattoo

Birmingham Tattoo

The Birmingham Tattoo is held annually at The NIA (National Indoor Arena) in the centre of Birmingham, England. The military tattoo features massed military bands, spectacular displays and a massed chorus, the event takes place for two weekend performances in November. The event has been held since 1989 and has attracted performers from as far away as the USA, Europe and Russia including some of the best UK bands including the Royal Marines, Coldstream Guards, Gurkhas to name but a few.

See also

More information on this year's event can be found at http://www.birminghamtattoo.co.uk.

External links

* [http://www.militarytattoo.org www.militarytattoo.org] - Information Website


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