RAF takes the lead as Royal Military Tattoo line-up revealed
This year's line-up for the Royal Military Tattoo has been unveiled with the Royal Air Force taking the lead at this summer's event.
Hundreds of musicians from around the world will perform in the Scottish capital this August.
Performers from the RAF, Royal Marines and the Army are on the bill alongside the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo dancers and fiddlers.
The armed forces of Australia, Switzerland, Norway, the USA and Trinidad and Tobago will also be represented.
Stories, the name of this year's tattoo, will be a celebration of sagas, myths, and legends, transporting audiences on a journey of ideas – from the earliest campfire stories through to the world stage.
Michael Braithwaite, creative director of the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, said: "Stories builds on our Voices show of 2022 and promises a captivating celebration of connection through stories in all their forms.
"Most of all, Stories is a shared opportunity for audiences and performers to come together and experience an evening of unique and immersive entertainment.
"Stories is the next chapter in the modern era of the tattoo, packed with the latest in cutting-edge technology, whilst combining the tradition and precision the show is known for and loved.
"It will be a truly memorable event and we are thrilled to be returning to Edinburgh Castle once more."
"At its heart, Stories celebrates the journey of individuals from many diverse backgrounds, and unity through common experiences."
The usual favourites the Massed Pipes and Drums will be supported by the tattoo dancers and fiddlers.
The United States Air Force Band will make its debut depicting America's great songbook, while the Trinidad and Tobago Defence Force Steel Orchestra will showcase its country's traditional art forms, including the limbo and fire dance.
Precision drill from the King's Colour Squadron will feature familiar soundscapes from the world of gaming.
Exploring the legends and traditions of Switzerland, The Swiss Armed Forces Central Band will also present its drum corps talent.
His Majesty the King's Guard Band and Drill Team of Norway will also be back in the Scottish capital.
Their appearance this August will tell their story as a regiment, reprising their history and heritage to present day.
After their debut last year, Electro Pipes will return to the stage, where once again tattoo performers will combine the traditional and new through EDM, electric instruments, lighting, and projection.
Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo chief executive Buster Howes said: "The tattoo is distinctive, iconic, and gleeful.
"It has mass, momentum and energy, and Stories will have all these qualities as well as being whimsical, exhilarating, and surprising.
"Our lives, loves, triumphs, and disasters are captivated and documented in stories. We grow up with fairy tales and folklore, with Winnie the Pooh and The Gruffalo, and progress to Wuthering Heights and Moby Dick.
"We are, as children, inspired by accounts of resilience, adventure and heroism; universal themes reinterpreted the world over.
"Edinburgh Castle is surely a perfect backdrop for all such narratives – come and see for yourselves.
"And nightly, in August, once you are all sitting comfortably, we'll begin!"
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