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PRESS
RELEASES
Amazing
Early Seat Sales For 56th Tattoo
Posted
18th January 2005
- Over
77% of all available tickets sold in 4 weeks
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£3.25 million in gross ticket sales to date
In
spite of the slowing housing market and a recently reported fall
in consumer spending, figures released by Tattoo organisers today
reveal that over 167,000 visitors have already secured seats for
the forthcoming Edinburgh Tattoo (5-27 August 2005).
With
the Box Office opening just four weeks ago this has been the Tattoo's
busiest early sales period ever.
The
latest figures show that a record 77% of the available 217,000
tickets for the 2005 production have now been sold, a healthy
jump of 18.5% (over 40,000 seat sales and £550,000) compared
to the same period last year. These staggering year-on-year figures
represent £3.25 million in gross box office takings so far.
"I'm
delighted with these outstanding early sales," commented
Brigadier Melville Jameson, the Tattoo's Chief Executive &
Producer.
"The
ever-increasing demand to see the Tattoo is thrilling for all
those connected with the event. I can promise a first class production
this year," he said.
Over
1,000 performers from Australia, Norway, the USA, and Russia are
set to feature in this summer's Tattoo, which celebrates The Royal
Navy and commemorates the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar.
Alongside
a large contingent of Royal Marines with over 100 musicians will
be the Russian Cossack State Song and Dance Ensemble from Moscow,
the Guard of His Majesty the King of Norway, and the stirring
sounds of a 200-strong Massed Pipes & Drums.
While
besides these colourful displays will be The Light Division Band
and Bugles who are set to provide a stunning musical and marching
exhibition, performed at an incredible 140-paces per minute.
Tickets,
priced £10.00 to £35.50, can be obtained from the
Tattoo Ticket Sales Office, 32-34 Market Street, Edinburgh, EH1
1QB, by facsimile on 0131-225 8627 or via the Internet at www.edintattoo.co.uk
Telephone orders may be made on 08707 555 118.
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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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