The Birmingham Tattoo 2009

The Birmingham Tattoo ,

A fantastic display with many bands from home and abroad

2009 celebrates the 21st year of the Birmingham International Tattoo. This year they welcome bands from near and far including Her Majesty’s Coldstream Guards. The showcase also boasts The Central Band of the Armed Forces of Kazakhstan and many more.

Providing their annual slice of competition are the Field Gunners and, of course, this years tattoo would not be complete without flyball racing.

The Blue Falcons with a gymnastic display and a tribute to Michael Jackson from the United Kingdom Freestyle Display Team leads in to the grand finale.

1. Behind the scenes of rehearsal

2. The opening ceremony

3. The Band of Her Majesty’s Coldstream Guards

4. British Flyball Association — Flyball racing

5. The Central Band of the Armed Forces of Kazakhstan

6. Royal Air Force Cosford Continuity Drill Display

7. The Band and Corps of Drums of the Royal British Legion Romford

8. Inter-Service Field Gun Competition

9. The Band of the United States Army Europe

10. The ‘Blue Falcons’ Gymnastic Display Team

11. The Central Band of the Kazakhstan Army

12. The Band of the Brigade of Gurkhas