ORDER NOW FOR THE BEST SEATS! FOR THE BEST ORDER NOW Norfolk, 23514 VA PO Box 3595 MORE THAN 1,000 PERFORMERS FROM AROUND THE WORLD! THE AROUND FROM PERFORMERS 1,000 THAN MORE United States, and among the largest in the world! the in largest the among and States, United Virginia International Tattoo is the largest in the the in largest the is Tattoo International Virginia music, massed bands and highland bagpipes. The The bagpipes. highland and bands massed music, APRIL 25-28, 2019 25-28, APRIL TATTOO what are now international spectacles of military military of spectacles international now are what barracks. The word “tattoo” evolved over time to to time over evolved “tattoo” word The barracks. warned carousing regiments to return to their their to return to regiments carousing warned (“Turn off the taps”). The sound of the “taps” “taps” the of sound The taps”). the off (“Turn INTERNATIONAL return to quarters would cry, “Doe den tap toe” toe” tap den “Doe cry, would quarters to return VIRGINIA fifes and drums of the local regiment signalled a a signalled regiment local the of drums and fifes century Dutch innkeepers, who, as the the as who, innkeepers, Dutch century 18 and th 17 of cries the from derives “tattoo” term The th PRESENTS Permit No. 3141 Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage Norfolk, VA TS AR PAID AL IV FEST IA IN RG VI “TATTOO?” THE CALLED IT IS WHY COURAGEVIRGINIA & COMMITMENT: INTERNATIONAL A SALUTE TO WOMEN INTATTOO THE MILITARY CHECK THIS OFF YOUR BUCKET LIST! THIS YEAR’S TATTOO OFFERS SPECTACULAR SURPRISES AND UNFORGETTABLE MEMORIES! SCOPE ARENA, NORFOLK, VA TATTOO 2018 OR T F SAL $100* - Gold Circle NO E STAGE $55* - VIP 231 219 121 1 12 113 $55** - Premium 232 218 122 2 11 112 $45 201 217 101 3 10 111 $35 202 216 102 4 9 110 203 215 $20 103 109 204 214 *NO DISCOUNTS 205 104 108 213 **NO DISCOUNTS EXCEPT GROUPS OF 15+ 206 106 212 207 211 208 209 210 SEATING CHART SCOPE ARENA TICKETS: 201 E. Brambleton Avenue THURSDAY, APRIL 25, 7:30 PM Norfolk, VA 23510 FRIDAY, APRIL 26, 7:30 PM SATURDAY, APRIL 27, 7:30 PM SUNDAY, APRIL 28, 2:30 PM TICKETS $20, $35, $45, $55, $55, $100 STUDENTS UNDER 25, 50% OFF GROUPS OF 10+ SAVE! (757) 282-2819 (NO DISCOUNTS ON $55 AND $100 TICKETS) Additional fees apply Presented in cooperation with North Atlantic Treaty Organization and Norfolk NATO Festival. ORDER TODAY FOR THE BEST SEATS! Call (877) 741-2787 or visit VAFEST.ORG AN INSIDER’S GUIDE TO APRIL 25-28, 2019 VIRGINIA INTERNATIONAL TATTOO COURAGE & COMMITMENT: A SALUTE TO WOMEN IN THE MILITARY Every year’s Tattoo is different. In 2019, we Generation after generation of women have will have an extraordinary cast of hundreds shown not only the courage to protect the of performers from around the world and the nation in times of war, but the commitment to centerpiece of this spectacular celebration will change the nation for the better from within. In be a moving Salute to Women in the Military. signature Tattoo style, we will tell their stories. Just one hundred years ago, women were allowed to serve in uniform for the first time. More than 30,000 volunteered during the First World War. Today, one sixth of all active- duty service members are women and these 230,000+ women serve in every branch in JORDANIAN ARMED FORCES virtually every capacity. COMBINED PIPE BAND “Let the generations know that women in uniform also guaranteed their freedom.” — Dr. Mary Edwards Walker, Medal of Honor Recipient U.S. MARINE CORPS BAND, QUANTICO U.S. ARMY DRILL TEAM CAST OF OVER A THOUSAND AUSTRALIA JORDAN UNITED KINGDOM OZSCOT AUSTRALIA HIGHLAND DANCERS JORDANIAN ARMED FORCES COMBINED PIPE BAND PIPES AND DRUMS OF THE HIGHLANDERS, 4TH BATTALION, The team is selected from the very best dancers across Established 1921 with a core of 10 musicians, the band has ROYAL REGIMENT OF SCOTLAND Australia. grown to include more than 500 musicians, including a These musicians are full-time regular infantry soldiers first female pipe band. and foremost. CANADA 4TH CANADIAN DIVISION COMBINED BAND ROMANIA UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 30TH GUARD BRIGADE DRILL TEAM COLONIAL WILLIAMSBURG FIFES AND DRUMS CANADIAN FORCES BASE TRENTON 8 WING PIPES AND This unique team drills to a drum cadence and were recently COLONIAL WILLIAMSBURG FIFES & DRUMS DRUMS featured on Romanian Television as a finalist on Romania’s A Tattoo favorite in their blue Air Force tartan. Got Talent. ROYAL CANADIAN AIR FORCE PIPES AND DRUMS The longest continuously serving Air Force Pipe Band in the Canadian Forces. FRANCE FRENCH ARMY SIGNALS BAND Based in the Brittany region, this fantastic band celebrates U.S. AIR FORCE HERITAGE OF AMERICA BAND its Celtic heritage with 2 bagpipes and a unique Celtic wind U.S. ARMY DRILL TEAM instrument called a bombard in its ranks. U.S. ARMY TRAINING & DOCTRINE COMMAND HERALD TRUMPETS U.S. MARINE CORPS BAND, QUANTICO SWITZERLAND U.S. MARINE CORPS FAST COMPANY SWISS ARMY CENTRAL BAND U.S. NAVY FLEET FORCES BAND The Swiss Army Central Band has performed all over the GRANBY HIGH SCHOOL NAVAL JROTC world and features an incredible drum corps. HAMPTON ROADS POLICE COLOR GUARDS NORFOLK PUBLIC SCHOOLS ALL-CITY HIGH SCHOOL CHORUS TIDEWATER PIPES AND DRUMS VIRGINIA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA CHORUS XV DU PACIFIQUE RUGBY TEAM MULTI-NATIONAL This team is made up of armed forces members from the HQ, SACT CEREMONIAL DETAIL, NATO French Pacific Islands (Polynesia, New Caledonia, Wallis and Futuna) and they’ll be demonstrating the haka, a Maori *Cast subject to changes and additions. ceremonial dance. ENHANCE YOUR EXPERIENCE WITH THESE FREE EVENTS TATTOO HULLABALOO NORFOLK NATO FESTIVAL 66TH ANNUAL PARADE VIRGINIA INTERNATIONAL TATTOO AMERICAN PIPE BAND Music, dance, drill teams, beer, food and fun three hours prior OF NATIONS CHAMPIONSHIP to the performance. Enjoy the only parade in the United States to honor NATO. Watch as hundreds of bagpipers and drummers compete for the APRIL 25-27, 4:30 - 7:30 PM; APRIL 28, 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM; Over 100 parade units including colorful floats representing honors in this annual competition! SCOPE PLAZA, NORFOLK each of the 29 NATO Member Nations, plus international APRIL 27, NOON – 5:00 PM COMPETITION; APRIL 27, 6:00 PM military bands and more! Sponsored by MASSED PIPING EXHIBITION AND AWARDS CEREMONY; SCOPE APRIL 27, 10:00 AM; DOWNTOWN NORFOLK PLAZA, NORFOLK NORFOLK NATO FESTIVAL FLAG RAISING NORFOLK NATO FESTIVAL INTERNATIONAL VILLAGE HIGHLAND HEAVY ATHLETIC CHAMPIONSHIP Celebrate the 29 member NATO alliance with military music The village features performances, cuisine, art, souvenirs, and Cheer on athletes as they compete in such traditional Highland and ceremony. international beers. Fun for all ages! tests of strength as the caber toss, keg toss and odd stone press. APRIL 25, 5:00 PM; SCOPE PLAZA APRIL 27, 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM; TOWN POINT PARK, NORFOLK APRIL 28, 11:30 AM; WELLS FARGO PLAZA, CORNER OF CHARLOTTE & BANK STREETS, ACROSS FROM SCOPE PLAZA DRUMLINE™ BATTLE IS BACK! NORFOLK NATO FESTIVAL RUGBY EXHIBITION MATCH A Hullabaloo favorite, DrumLine™ Battle showcases marching XV du Pacifique French Army Rugby Team vs. Norfolk Blues percussion ensembles spotlighting their unique talents and creativity in a high energy face-to-face competition. The French Army’s XV du Pacifique team includes a proud APRIL 25-26, 6:00 PM; APRIL 27, 5:00 PM; APRIL 28, 1:00 PM; cohort of Pacific Islanders and as part of the event, they will SCOPE PLAZA perform the haka, a ceremonial dance in Maori culture. A fascinating day of rough and tumble fun! SUNDAY, APRIL 28, 2019, 6 PM; POWHATAN FIELD, ODU, Photography © Heiko DeWees, Larry Ferdinande, Todd Owyoung, NORFOLK Walter A. Roll Jr., MD, and Thirty-Three Photography ORDER TODAY FOR THE BEST SEATS! Call (877) 741-2787 or visit VAFEST.ORG.