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The 2014 Tattoo celebrates Our Home, Friends and Family as Scotland welcomes the world to join in the exciting year of Homecoming with
hundreds of Commonwealth participants set to play a part.
Music, dance and precision display with the Massed Pipes and Drums, the Bands of Her Majesty’s Royal Marines, cultural troupes, singers and the
poignant refrain of the Lone Piper against the stunning backdrop of Edinburgh Castle.
01-23 AUGUST 2014
Tickets now available.
The Tattoo Ticket Sales Office33-34 Market Street, Edinburgh EH1 1QB Scotland
Tel: +44 (0)131 225 1188 Email: [email protected]
Or Buy Online At: www.edintattoo.co.uk
The 2014 Tattoo celebrates Our Home, Friends and Family as Scotland welcomes the world to join in the exciting year of Homecoming with
hundreds of Commonwealth participants set to play a part.
Music, dance and precision display with the Massed Pipes and Drums, the Bands of Her Majesty’s Royal Marines, cultural troupes, singers and the
poignant refrain of the Lone Piper against the stunning backdrop of Edinburgh Castle.
01-23 AUGUST 2014
Tickets now available.
The Tattoo Ticket Sales Office33-34 Market Street, Edinburgh EH1 1QB Scotland
Tel: +44 (0)131 225 1188 Email: [email protected]
Or Buy Online At: www.edintattoo.co.uk
Welcome to the armed Forces edinburgh Proms ConcertI am delighted that we are able to bring the bands, pipes and drums of all 3 services together this evening, in what promises to be a musical extravaganza. Music has been a feature of military life for centuries, whether as a welcome distraction from daily life or as a stirring accompaniment to battle. Sailors have run guns out to the beat of a marine’s drum, soldiers have marched to the sound of the pipes and the stirring strains of the “Dambusters’ March” of course need little introduction.
Tonight’s performance brings you the premier Scottish bands of each Service, in order to raise much needed funds for maritime and military charities. Please do take a moment to read through this programme, which includes information on the 3 charities. Whilst seldom eye-catching, the work of the charities can be little short of life-changing to those helped. Please do help us to help those who give so much for this country.
Thank you so much for your support and I do hope you enjoy the show.
Nick DaviesCaptain Nick Davies, Royal Navy, Seafarers UK.
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The Band of Hm royal marines ScotlandDirector of Music - Captain Andy Gregory RM
Although there have been Royal Marines Bands in Scotland since the
late 1930s they were classed as ‘ship bands’ and after the Second World
War were disbanded. In 1960 a Band was formed at HMS CONDOR in
Arbroath. Now based in Rosyth, The Band of HM Royal Marines Scotland
is the only Royal Marines Band stationed north of London. The Band’s
secondary role sees musicians undertaking a variety of duties by sea and
land, including in all the recent major operational deployments. The band
has recently completed Casualty Decontamination training to fulfil their
capability as casualty handlers in operational theatre.
In their distinguishing white helmets, Royal Marines Bands are celebrated
for the quality of their music, visual grandeur and precision drill. On the
concert platform they enjoy a similar reputation ensuring their continuing
popularity with audiences. The Band’s repertoire includes popular
classics, big band, stimulating contemporary works and entertaining solo
features. The Corps of Drums bring movement, colour and the tradition
of ceremonial occasions. Most members of the Band play at least two
instruments; the Band is therefore able to produce a wide variety of band
and ensemble formats.
The Band travels extensively throughout Scotland, Northern Ireland and
northern England. Recent travel abroad has been to the Falkland Islands,
Washington D.C. and Algiers. The Band’s ceremonial duties include the
Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, beating retreat on Horseguards Parade,
ship launches, homecoming parades and remembrance services.
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The Band of The royal regiment of ScotlandDirector of Music – Captain Tony Williams
The Royal Regiment of Scotland can boast a musical legacy stretching back
to the days of Mozart. Although the Scottish soldier is inextricably linked
with the imagery of pipes and drums, he has a long tradition of marching
with the military band; as early as 1763 there is mention of a band of music
in the 1st or Royal Regiment of Foot.
In 2006 the Band of The Royal Regiment of Scotland was established
to supersede the Lowland and Highland Bands of The Scottish Division.
The role of the band, part of The Corps of Army Music, is to support the
Army and the State and all Ceremonial occasions that occur in Scotland’s
capital city and beyond. These engagements include Garden Parties for the
Royal Family, State Banquets and Guard of Honours at Holyrood Palace,
Edinburgh and Stirling Castles and Balmoral. The Band and its antecedents
have undertaken high profile engagements within the UK and travelled
extensively to Europe, United States of America, China, Cyprus, Malaysia,
Canada, New Zealand, South Africa and Kenya.
The band has swiftly established a name for diversity and is one of the
Corps of Army Music’s main proponents of Soul, Folk and Scottish Country
Dance as well as boasting Edinburgh’s premier Dance Band, an excellent
and much requested cover band as well as hard working Fanfare Trumpets
and various chamber ensembles. All members of the band are full-time
musicians but are also trained as soldiers: In 2011 the band deployed twice
to Afghanistan in support of operations.
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royal air Force Leuchars Pipes and DrumsPipe Major Ian Hughes
The RAF Leuchars Pipes and Drums is one of the oldest pipe bands in the
RAF and dates back to 1947. The pipers and drummers are not regular
bandsmen, but volunteers from all ranks and trades, comprising of Squadron
personnel, Support and civilian personnel from the local area. The band
preserves and encourages the piping and drumming traditions of the Royal
Air Force, which can be traced back to the 1920’s.
The RAF Leuchars Pipes and Drums perform at numerous engagements
throughout the year both at home and abroad. Pipers and Drummers
have appeared at venues around the world, including Russia, Africa,
Europe and Australia. The band performs regularly at the Royal Edinburgh
Military Tattoo, and in recent years has also appeared at a range of other
international tattoos (Basel Tattoo, Sydney Tattoo, and the Kremlin Zoria
Tattoo on Red Square in Moscow). It also performs in many other tattoos
in Holland, Belgium and Germany. The band has also had success in
numerous competitions, being placed fifth in the European Championships
in 2009.
The RAF Leuchars Pipes and Drums wear the “Royal Airforce Tartan” and
the distinctive Highland feather bonnets. The band is kindly sponsored by
defence electronics firm SELEX ES.
The RAF Leuchars Pipes and Drums appear by kind permission of Air
Officer Scotland, Air Commodore G M Mayhew ADC.
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Scott Ryan Vickers
Our compere for the evening is Scott Ryan Vickers.
A well known actor, Scott has appeared in Hollyoaks, Emmerdale and Sirens amongst his many television appearances.
Scott grew up in Cheshire and from the age of 7 was involved in Amateur and Drama School productions. His first professional show (Snow White) was in Manchester when he was 11 years old and after 2 years of stage school landed a soloist role at the famous Moulin Rouge in Paris. In 2009 Scott completed a screen play called Devil’s Patriot and was then commissioned to write for Stray Dogs Films a screenplay titled ‘Hope Valley’
Scott recently completed a film about Post Traumatic Stress disorder in Soldiers called Advance to Contact which illustrates some of the more extreme symptoms brought on by PTSD..
Gary Chilton
Joining the bands on stage is Gary Chilton, one of the ‘chart topping’ vocal trio ‘The Soldiers’.
‘The Soldiers’ story begins in the British Army, features a band of friends on a dream journey, takes in the world’s war zones, reality TV, hit albums raising monies for armed forces charities, performing for Her Majesty the Queen and on prime time television. The Soldiers created musical history by becoming the first group ever of serving, British soldiers to have two hit Top 5 and Top 10 albums.
Gary is the first British serving soldier to release a solo single for worldwide distribution. ‘The Unknown Soldier’ was available for download worldwide in late 2013 with a percentage of royalties going to “The Soldiers Charity (ABF).
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Fanfare Salute to the Commonwealth
Salute The Queen
March Army of the Nile
Slow March The Moon and the Superhero
March Invincible
Feature Corps of Drums
March Sarie Marais
Overture Light Cavalry
Soloists feature The Cossack Fire Dance
Reflective Dark Island
Feature Pipers from RAF Leuchars
Film Superman
– Interval –
March HRH The Duke of Cambridge
Big Band Bublé Set
Song Medley Songs that Won the Wars
Feature The Gael
March “The Army, the Navy and the Air Force”
Vocal solo The Unknown Soldier
Evening Hymn Amazing Grace
Traditional Sunset
Salute Britannic Salute
Regimental Marches RAF March Past
Scotland The Brave
The Music Makers
Heart Of Oak
A Life On The Ocean Wave
We’re No Awa’ Tae’ Bide Awa’
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Fanfare Salute to the Commonwealth
Salute The Queen
March Army of the Nile
Slow March The Moon and the Superhero
March Invincible
Feature Corps of Drums
March Sarie Marais
Overture Light Cavalry
Soloists feature The Cossack Fire Dance
Reflective Dark Island
Feature Pipers from RAF Leuchars
Film Superman
– Interval –
March HRH The Duke of Cambridge
Big Band Bublé Set
Song Medley Songs that Won the Wars
Feature The Gael
March “The Army, the Navy and the Air Force”
Vocal solo The Unknown Soldier
Evening Hymn Amazing Grace
Traditional Sunset
Salute Britannic Salute
Regimental Marches RAF March Past
Scotland The Brave
The Music Makers
Heart Of Oak
A Life On The Ocean Wave
We’re No Awa’ Tae’ Bide Awa’
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Formerly in the Royal Navy, Bill is a disabled Falklands veteran and lives in a Veterans house. He said recently: “I have been there for over 10 years now and love the stability and tranquillity it seems to provide for me, after living on
an emotional roller coaster following Active Service in the Falklands War 30 years ago, this year. My grand-daughter also loves running about in the garden ‘helping’ with my tomatoes and strawberries in the summertime!”
Seafarers uKSeafarers UK helps people in the maritime community, making a real
difference to people’s lives across the Merchant Navy, Fishing Fleets, Royal
Navy and Royal Marines. As an ‘island nation’ we depend on our seafarers
to defend our shores, trade with other countries and import essential fuel
and food. The job of a seafarer is therefore vital, but also demanding and
hazardous. A large number of those serving will be facing problems of very
different kinds; long periods of separation from friends and family, extended
periods of duty, fatigue, and working heavy machinery whilst being exposed
to harsh weather.
Such dangers and difficulties can lead to disability, depression, debt,
relationship breakdown, homelessness or even death. Our funding enables
seafarers to access advice and information, adapt to life on shore, re-train
and find new employment. It also improves their quality of life by helping to
provide the essentials of daily living that a small pension (or none) cannot
cover. Often it may be the family of a seafarer who has been injured, held
hostage or who has subsequently passed-away that require assistance.
Seafarers UK receives no government funding and relies on donations and
fundraising to be able to carry on providing long-term aid. Without this,
there simply wouldn’t be the level of support we are able to provide today
and that last year gave hope and help to over 100,000 seafarers when they
needed it most.
www.seafarers-uk.org [email protected]
Case Studies for Seafarers uK (Bill Sutherland)
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aBF The Soldiers’ CharityThe Soldiers’ Charity began as the Army Benevolent Fund in 1944, to look
after the middle aged veterans of World War One and the young soldiers
of WW2. Today, the conflicts may be different, but the pressures on our
soldiers remain. As we are all too aware from the news, the Army is bearing
the strain of the current conflicts. Hundreds of soldiers have been killed in
Afghanistan and Iraq with many more injured both mentally and physically.
ABF The Soldiers’ Charity is the Army’s national charity – we are for
soldiers, for life. We provide financial assistance to all soldiers and their
families when in need. Even when a soldier leaves the Army they are still
part of our family and eligible for our help. The scope of our work is huge.
Half of our money is given direct to individuals to help in areas such as
debt relief, mobility assistance, education bursaries, carehome fees and
respite breaks. The other half is given as grants to other charities providing
bespoke support to veterans (e.g. residential care).
As an independent charity we receive no government funding. We therefore
rely entirely on donations from the public.
Ken Lukowiak served in the British Army with 2 Parachute Regiment in both Northern Ireland
and the Falkland Islands. After he left the Army, Ken struggled with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder resulting in the breakdown of his relationship and living situation. With nothing in the way of furniture, carpets and kitchenware, we gave Ken a grant to cover the purchase of essential items to help him
get back on his feet. ‘It was The Soldiers’ Charity that stepped in and gave me some help when I needed it the most, I don’t know what I would’ve done without them’.
Case Studies for aBF (Ken Lukowiak)
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The raF Benevolent FundThe RAF Benevolent Fund is the RAF’s leading welfare charity. Since our
foundation in 1919, we have been there, through thick and thin, supporting
the RAF family. We are there for all serving and former members of the
RAF as well as their partners and dependent children.
We provide a spectrum of care, supporting everyone from children growing
up on RAF stations, to those serving today to keep our skies safe, to the
veterans who fought for our freedom. We provide a broad range of welfare
initiatives, from childcare centres to housing for those injured in conflict,
and from debt relief counseling to mobility aids, such as wheelchairs.
It could be supporting a Second World War pilot in later life, supporting
the widow and children of an RAF reservist killed in action, or providing
practical help to a young RAF Regiment gunner injured in Afghanistan.
We are an independent charity and we receive no government funding.
We rely entirely on your support to continue our work.
In 2011 RAF Police dog handler Corporal Mick McConnell was on patrol in Afghanistan searching for IED’s when his dog Memphis momentarily left his side and Mick stepped on a mine. Even though the IED only partially exploded, it caused irreversible damage.
Mick’s left foot was shattered in the explosion and back in England he spent a month recovering in hospital with five-inch pins keeping his foot together.
Despite almost two years of rehabilitation, he is still on medication and took the decision to have his foot amputated.
It was during this time he contacted the RAF Benevolent Fund for a loan which has enabled Mick and his wife Lorna, a former Flight Sergeant, to buy a more suitable home in Elgin, close to family.
Mick said: “The fact that the Benevolent Fund has helped us to move from a house where it took me 10 minutes to get up and down the stairs to a home that’s easily accessible and close to family where we can get support, has made a huge difference to our lives. They’ve lifted this unbelievable weight from my shoulders.
“I didn’t know a lot about them until I was injured, but now I realise that they’re not a small cog in the wheel – they’re making a huge difference to people like me.”
Case Studies for the raF Benevolent Fund (Corporal Mick McConnell)
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