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Title: The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo in Melbourne
Post by: tracker on October 25, 2015, 02:20:42 PM
G'Day All,
              Just wondering if any other Swaggers will be attending this spectacle in February 2016......The ball and chain and i will be there 14 February.... And i might add...i'm really looking forward to it


         Cheers Tracker.

                                                                     
Title: The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo in Melbourne
Post by: scarpsD40 on October 25, 2015, 02:58:04 PM
Yep, for the Sunday arvo matinee. You?
Title: Re: The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo in Melbourne
Post by: dales133 on October 25, 2015, 03:13:52 PM
I went years ago in auckland,its an awsum day/night out
Title: Re: The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo in Melbourne
Post by: tracker on October 25, 2015, 04:20:11 PM
Yep, for the Sunday arvo matinee. You?


      Yes scarps...... ;D ;D... Sunday 1.00 session

                                                    Cheers Tracker.
Title: Re: The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo in Melbourne
Post by: speewa158 on October 25, 2015, 04:39:15 PM
Scottish Madeira   , Big Hairy Jordies in dresses                  >:D
Title: Re: The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo in Melbourne
Post by: stabicraft on October 25, 2015, 04:49:53 PM
I attended the 2013 Tattoo in Edenborough Scotland and it was fabulious.
We looked at going to the Melbourne one but it was nearly cheaper to go back to Scotland.

With accom, airfares and tickets we would get no change from 3k

But hey, if its half as good as the one I went to, it will be great.

Have fun
Title: Re: The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo in Melbourne
Post by: scarpsD40 on October 25, 2015, 08:53:03 PM


      Yes scarps...... ;D ;D... Sunday 1.00 session

                                                    Cheers Tracker.
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Title: Re: The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo in Melbourne
Post by: xcvator on October 26, 2015, 10:30:20 AM
I attended the 2013 Tattoo in Edenborough Scotland and it was fabulious.
We looked at going to the Melbourne one but it was nearly cheaper to go back to Scotland.

With accom, airfares and tickets we would get no change from 3k

But hey, if its half as good as the one I went to, it will be great.

Have fun

Yeah, the atmosphere at the castle is something we'll never forget, absolutely fantastic  :cup: :cup: :cup: :cup:
Title: Re: The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo in Melbourne
Post by: stabicraft on October 27, 2015, 03:35:16 PM
They did the theme from local hero starting with a single electric geetar.
From there the drums started in and other instruments.
The crescendo was when all, and I mean all of the bagpipes came in out of nowhere, it was dark and you didnt see them come in.

All the hairs on my body stood out, it were fabulous. Like nothing I have even see before.
I would do it again in a heartbeat.

Even the hassle of getting out of the place and the constant drizzle could not dampen the mood or enjoyment.

I would recommend it to anyone.
 
Title: Re: The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo in Melbourne
Post by: tracker on October 27, 2015, 03:40:27 PM
They did the theme from local hero starting with a single electric geetar.
From there the drums started in and other instruments.
The crescendo was when all, and I mean all of the bagpipes came in out of nowhere, it was dark and you didnt see them come in.

All the hairs on my body stood out, it were fabulous. Like nothing I have even see before.
I would do it again in a heartbeat.

Even the hassle of getting out of the place and the constant drizzle could not dampen the mood or enjoyment.

I would recommend it to anyone.


    Now ...I'm really looking forward to it......Wellllll  ..i do have Scottish blood in me.... ;D ;D

                   Cheers Tracker.
Title: Re: The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo in Melbourne
Post by: Terry W4 on October 27, 2015, 04:44:07 PM
Won't be going to Melbourne but I never miss the delayed broadcast of the Edinburgh tattoo. Love it.

Title: The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo in Melbourne
Post by: scarpsD40 on October 27, 2015, 04:54:19 PM
Also of Scottish blood but mixed with 'much other' and apparently I'm not allowed to take my Scottish seeing eye dog;D
Title: Re: The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo in Melbourne
Post by: stabicraft on October 28, 2015, 06:17:48 AM
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Won't be going to Melbourne but I never miss the delayed broadcast of the Edinburgh tattoo. Love it.

Yeah, I watched it for years and enjoyed it on the tv.

But being there is the real icing on the cake, the atmosphere is electric and you sit on the edge of your seat the whole time.
It was worth every cent.
If you ever get the chance, go for it.
Title: Re: The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo in Melbourne
Post by: scrapsD40 on February 14, 2016, 02:39:48 PM
Excellent event, definitely once in a lifetime and worth the wait. Can't believe we saw fireworks inside Etihad Stadium, that'll give the AFL something to strive for.https://vimeo.com/155267670 (https://vimeo.com/155267670)
Title: Re: The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo in Melbourne
Post by: Bad Scott on February 14, 2016, 02:56:38 PM
Did you track tracker down
Title: Re: The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo in Melbourne
Post by: richo9923 on February 14, 2016, 03:05:19 PM
I went on friday night, great show, Top Secret Drummers were by far the best act of the night, followed by the NZ ARMY band.

Title: Re: The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo in Melbourne
Post by: Troopy_03 on February 14, 2016, 03:13:18 PM
They did the theme from local hero starting with a single electric geetar.
From there the drums started in and other instruments.
The crescendo was when all, and I mean all of the bagpipes came in out of nowhere, it was dark and you didnt see them come in.

All the hairs on my body stood out, it were fabulous. Like nothing I have even see before.
I would do it again in a heartbeat.

Even the hassle of getting out of the place and the constant drizzle could not dampen the mood or enjoyment.

I would recommend it to anyone.
Title: Re: The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo in Melbourne
Post by: scrapsD40 on February 14, 2016, 03:26:34 PM
I also really liked the SA Police Band and the NZ Marching Girls.
Title: Re: The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo in Melbourne
Post by: tracker on February 16, 2016, 03:38:05 PM
We also enjoyed this spectacle.......
Title: Re: The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo in Melbourne
Post by: Fizzie on February 16, 2016, 04:01:25 PM
We watch the TV broadcast every year, but for a few years now, we've thought that the quality of the Tattoo has been going down  :'(

Big problem is that they seem to be reducing the military side of things every year in favour of the Outer Mongolian Yak Herders Choir & Dancers, civillian bands & so on  >:(

Going back a few years they'd put on proper military displays with gun races, simulated attacks on the castle & similar.

If I wanted to watch singers & dancers, I'd watch Australian Idle (& no, I wouldn't, not if it was the last show on TV!) but when I look at a MILITARY Tattoo, I want to see military bands & displays.
Title: Re: The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo in Melbourne
Post by: scrapsD40 on February 16, 2016, 04:27:51 PM


Big problem is that they seem to be reducing the military side of things every year in favour of the Outer Mongolian Yak Herders Choir & Dancers, civillian bands & so on  >:(

Fair enough.
At this event in Melbourne they had the NZ North Island Abelone Farmers and Fishery Coop singers do a pretty good interpretation of NZ's Got Talent Kiwi War Dance finishing with a Haka. I thought they were pretty scarey and entertaining.
Title: Re: The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo in Melbourne
Post by: tracker on February 16, 2016, 05:08:31 PM
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Fair enough.
At this event in Melbourne they had the NZ North Island Abelone Farmers and Fishery Coop singers do a pretty good interpretation of NZ's Got Talent Kiwi War Dance finishing with a Haka. I thought they were pretty scarey and entertaining.
               ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo in Melbourne
Post by: GXL4X4 on February 16, 2016, 08:36:55 PM
Hi we went on sunday night it was very good richo im the same the drummers were very good we had to leave right at the end when the fireworks started we hadto catch a country train to Seymour but we did see a little bit of the fireworks as we walk around.  i dont know what is was like in England where is it from but we used our air force, navy and army do they use like there forces over in England i hope i have explained myself ok.
Title: Re: The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo in Melbourne
Post by: GeoffA on February 16, 2016, 08:51:19 PM
........ i dont know what is was like in England where is it from......

 :o :o
Title: Re: The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo in Melbourne
Post by: scrapsD40 on April 27, 2016, 06:26:04 PM
Channel 7 tonight 8:40pm - for anyone interested.

It was great to see live, but looking forward to seeing the filmed version.
Title: Re: The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo in Melbourne
Post by: Vitara_JaycoSwift_Outback on April 27, 2016, 07:18:40 PM
Thanks for the heads up. Have now booked it in to record.  ;D
Title: Re: The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo in Melbourne
Post by: smartyingreen on April 27, 2016, 11:11:31 PM
Was worth watching. NZ Army Band was a crackup!
Not too much i didn't enjoy!

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Title: Re: The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo in Melbourne
Post by: scrapsD40 on April 27, 2016, 11:17:48 PM
It was a great event at Etihad, just lots cut out tonight obviously to fit into the tv scheduling. Hoping so much that the dvd doesn't have koschy's pee poor commentary effort. No wonder Port Adelaide's in trouble atm.
Title: Re: The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo in Melbourne
Post by: tracker on May 01, 2016, 01:44:08 PM
It was a great event at Etihad, just lots cut out tonight obviously to fit into the tv scheduling. Hoping so much that the dvd doesn't have koschy's pee poor commentary effort. No wonder Port Adelaide's in trouble atm.


     Gezzzzz...I missed the tele. one..... :'(

            Cheers Tracker.