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Tattoo
Announces Live Webcast of
55th Showpiece Military Event
Posted
6th August 2004
The
Edinburgh Military Tattoo in collaboration with Scottish-based
outdoor equipment supplier, Outdoor Explorer, and webcam solutions
provider, CamVista, will webcast the entire 24-performance run
of this month's (6-28 August) Military spectacular on the Internet.
From
9.00pm tonight (Friday, August 6th), live images of this year's
Tattoo - featuring musicians from Africa, North America, Asia,
Australia and Europe - will be broadcast over the world-wide web
and may be accessed through the Tattoo's web site at www.edintattoo.co.uk
The
webcam, which is strategically positioned atop the box complex
on the east stand of the Esplanade of Edinburgh Castle, is set
to transmit frequently updated images every few seconds. This
will provide spectacular views of both Edinburgh Castle and the
Tattoo performances each evening .
Tattoo
Chief Executive & Producer, Brigadier Melville Jameson, said
"We are delighted to have this opportunity to invite Internet
viewers from around the world to join us online for the 55th Edinburgh
Tattoo."
This
live broadcast will provide observers with a unique keyhole to
one of the leading components of Edinburgh's summer festivals,
while bringing a traditionally sold-out event to interested viewers
and enthusiasts worldwide.
Visit
www.edintattoo.co.uk to watch the Tattoo spectacle unfold from
this evening, Friday August 6th until Saturday, August 28th 2004.
Webcam
sponsor and leading web technology company, Outdoor Explorer,
are delighted to support this month's Tattoo Internet project.
Said
Rob Wallace, MD of Outdoor Explorer: "The Tattoo is a fantastic
showcase for helping people discover what's great about Scotland.
As a Scottish based online retailer we have a strong affinity
for this approach of using new technology to promote Scotland
and its traditions to a global audience.
Creators
of this year's Internet broadcast for the Tattoo are CamVista,
providers of professional webcam solutions for business.
Marketing
Director, Alex Kilgour said: "We are expecting a massive
world-wide audience for this exciting broadcast initiative which
will further promote Scotland as a leading tourist destination."
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Click
here to view the webcam page now.
For
further information, please contact:
The
Tattoo Office Tel: 0131 225 4783
32 Market Street Fax: 0131-225 8627
Edinburgh EH1 1QB Web. www.edintattoo.co.uk
Email: administration@edintattoo.co.uk
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