A band from Indian Navy will perform for the first time at the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo in United Kingdom next month. The event will witness performances from over 50 bands, and nearly 8,500 visitors attending the daily performances.

The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo is an international event of military music performance undertaken by the Armed Forces. It is the largest tattoo performed in the world in the majestic, sprawling stretch of Edinburgh Castle Esplanade, Scotland. 

“The invitation to the Indian Navy Band to participate and perform in this prestigious event scheduled from 01 to 26 Aug 17 is indeed a matter of pride and befitting recognition of the professional prowess of the Naval band. The participation of the Naval Band would further cement the ties between the two countries, more so, when the Government of India and UK have announced 2017 as the India-UK Year of Culture to celebrate cultural ties and the 70th year of Indian independence,” Indian Navy spokesperson DK Sharma said in a statement.

The Indian Navy Band has been practicing hard in the last few months to for the big event.

The band comprising of one officer and 65 musician sailors who would perform under the leadership of Commander Vijay Charles D'Cruz, Director of Music (Navy) who would be the Principal Conductor during the event.

The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo is well renowned event with over 50 bands participating, and nearly 8500 visitors attending the daily performances. A total audience of nearly 2.5 lakh attends the event over the period of 26 days.

Apart from India, bands from countries like Australia, France, Germany, Japan, etc, would also be performing at the tattoo this year.