Airdate: The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo 2016

ABC once again screens the annual Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo on New Year’s Day, celebrating Queen Elizabeth II’s 90th Birthday.

The 2016 Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo is a truly international event featuring acts and performers from around the world, marking Her Majesty the Queen’s 90th Birthday with a selection of Tunes of Glory, performed in front of the majestic Edinburgh Castle.

In this programme of highlights from the event, narrated by Bill Paterson, anniversaries are to the fore. The Nepal Army Band commemorates the conquest of Everest in the coronation year, The Band of Her Majesty’s Royal Marines marks the centenary of the Battle of Jutland, whilst The Jordanian Royal Guard, Band and Drill Team mark 100 years since the Great Arab Revolt.

New Zealand also has a significant presence with The Locheil Marching Drill Team and The New Zealand Army Band.

The Band and Drill Team of the King of Norway’s Guard deliver an immaculate display of music and drill, maintaining their place as tattoo favourites.

The home team are as strong as always with the Massed Pipes and Drums, The Tattoo Highland Dancers, The Imps Motorcycle Display Team and the Massed British Military Bands, joined by The Scottish State Coach in a majestic display.

7:30pm Sunday January 1 on ABC.