WIN TICKETS TO THE 2007 BIRMINGHAM TATTOO AT THE NIA


Birmingham Tattoo
  The NIA, Birmingham
 November 24 & 25

Massed bands from Italy, Belarus and Scotland will join with bands from across England for this year’s Birmingham Tattoo at The NIA, Birmingham on November 24 & 25.

Joined by folk dancers, pipers, gymnasts, a dog display team and a field gun competition, this spectacular show appeals to all members of the family.

Now in its 19th year the 2007 Birmingham Tattoo always attracts world-famous military bands and continues to enthral audiences at The NIA. Whether you love the massed bands or the exciting displays, the parade of standards or the lone piper this show has something for everyone. And the spectacular Grand Finale that features Bolero, made famous by Torvill and Dean, will delight everyone.

‘Tattoo’ is the traditional signal given originally by drumbeat, and latterly by bugle or trumpet call, which warned British soldiers to return to their quarters for the night. Innkeepers would turn off the liquor taps and the drums would continue to beat for half an hour during which time the soldiers were allowed to make their way home. The custom developed into a ceremonial performance of military music by massed bands a few hours after sunset, and then became embellished with more drummers and musicians. Bands were added and Tattoo became a display to entertain the garrisons.

Carrying on this tradition the Birmingham Tattoo at The NIA is the largest event of its type featuring over 1,000 performers in a three-hour spectacle that appeals to audiences both young and old.
 

To be in with a chance of winning a pair of tickets to the show on Saturday November 24 at 6pm just answer this question:

Q: Which famous ice skaters made Ravel’s Bolero famous?
 

CLICK HERE to e-mail us your answer.
 Please put "Tattoo" as your subject and remember to include your name and address so that we can send the lucky winner their prize. 

The draw will take place on 14th. November 2007

Good luck !

If you are not one of our winners you can still buy tickets for the show. The Birmingham Tattoo is at The NIA on Saturday November 24 at 6pm & Sunday 25 at 2pm. Tickets are priced from £9.50 to £17.50 and can be booked by calling The Ticket Factory on 0871 945 6000 or online at www.theticketfactory.com . All tickets are subject to booking and transaction fee.