Unique Ten Drum Percussion from Taiwan to join SA Tattoo!

The SA Tattoo in partnership with JacarandaFM and DSTV returns to the Montecasino outdoor event area from Thursday 5 to Sunday 8 September 2013 to present its biggest and most spectacular line-up ever featuring a host of multi-talented local and international performers. The SA Tattoo organisers welcome the Hsieh-Ten Drum Percussion Arts Group from Taiwan who join the international line up that also features the traditional French Paratrooper army band, Musique des Parachutistes direct from France and the iconic Top Secret Drum Corps from Switzerland ...

The Ten Drum Percussion Group was formed in March 2000 under the leadership of Hsieh Shih to show Taiwan’s unique culture by highlighting traditional drumming and to give audiences a better understanding of Taiwan’s original and authentic folk culture. Ideally, Hsieh Shih desires to popularise and modernize Taiwanese drumming. This group of drummers has since performed at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia; the opening of the 2002 World Cup soccer finals in Korea, and more than 300 performances across Taiwan. In 2004 the Group broke a Guinness World record when 1899 people played 1951 drums for 30 minutes in the Tainan Municipal Stadium. This group of traditional drummers scored a 2009 Grammy nomination in the Best Traditional World Music Category. More recently they performed in the Czech Republic. 

The kaleidoscope of drummers at this year’s event is diverse, interesting and unique. From the traditional Taiwanese drummers, to the quick paced rhythms and precision drumming of Switzerland’s Top Secret Drum Corps to South Africa’s Code Red Drum Corps, the 2013 SA Tattoo plays host to various forms of drumming also including drummers playing in the Musique des Parachutistes army band, the National Ceremonial Guard Band, the SAPS Tshwane Band, the massed pipes and drums played by 180 of this country’s finest pipers and drummers and last but not least the drummer from headlining SA rock band, Just Jinger, Brent Harris. 

The cast of multi-cultural and multi-national performers presents diverse mass entertainment on a scale rarely seen in SA. The tartan toe-tapping twirls of the Highland dancers bring vibrant colour and movement to the large arena. The wonderful mix of Tattoo acts that also features drum majorettes, a local massed choir and the Johannesburg Youth Orchestra,

For further information contact info@satattoo.co.za or visit www.satattoo.co.za or on Facebook: South African TATTOO

SA Tattoo Spectacular Returns to Montecasino

The ever-popular annual SA Tattoo returns to Montecasino’s outdoor event area for just 6 performances from Thursday, 5 September to Sunday, 8 September 2013. From the mighty hail of the drum major to the toe tapping of the Highland dancers and the traditional sounds of the massed pipes and drums, this year’s programme combines the finest local and international talents to present South Africa’s biggest show ...

Now in its 5th year, the SA Tattoo has grown in stature and popularity. More than 90 000 people have enjoyed the multi-cultural and multi-national performances that bring diverse mass entertainment to Montecasino year after year. The organisers of the SA Tattoo are delighted to announce the return of the iconic Top Secret Drum Corps from Switzerland who previously performed at the 2008 Tattoo to critical acclaim. Having developed almost rock star status in Europe, the SA Tattoo is proud to welcome back this group of precision drummers who turn drumming into an entertainment art form. Renowned beyond the world of drumming and Tattoo organisations, their unique blend of American-Scottish-Basel styles has made the “Corps” musicians a top international act that has won the hearts of global audiences for more than 20 years! “As the Top Secret Drum Corps has limited their performances to only a few select venues, we regard their participation at this year’s Tattoo is a major coup for South Africa”, says Simon Carter, Executive Producer of the SA Tattoo.

Just Jinjer
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Presented by JacarandaFM and DSTV, this year’s SA Tattoo line-up is the show’s most exciting yet. Featuring sensational international acts from France and Switzerland, the show’s Producers are particularly pleased that iconic local rock band; Just Jinjer is the headliner for the show. Having toured internationally with mega stars U2, Counting Crows and Def Leppard and with album sales exceeding a quarter of a million plus two albums with double platinum status, Just Jinjer is one of this country’s biggest rock band exports. Now Just Jinjer brings its unique musical sounds to the wonderful mix of Tattoo acts that also features drum majorettes, a local massed choir, the Johannesburg Youth Orchestra, the SAPS Tshwane Band, the National Ceremonial Guard Band and the Code Red Drum Corps.

On the international front, the traditional French Paratrooper army band, Musique des Parachutistes direct from France brings colourful European flair to the Tattoo while Top Secret Drum Corps from Basel, Switzerland is set to wow local audiences with its display its quick paced rhythms and knife-edge drumming precision. A remarkable act from Taiwan will soon be announced. "Our most sensational international line-up ever." adds Simon Carter.

This show has sold out for 4 years running so hurry; don’t miss the fanfare, the massed pipers and bands, dancers and other incredibly talented performers representing a global stage. 

Book now at Computicket service centers, visit www.computicket.com or call 0861 813 9000. Ticket prices range from R218.00 to R398.00. Discounted tickets apply to groups of 10 or more and children under the age of 12. The disabled seating area is strictly reserved for disabled persons and their one companion. Bookings for the disabled area can only be booked via a Computicket service centre or via the call centre. Regret, bookings for this section are not available via the Internet.

For further information contact info@satattoo.co.za or visit www.satattoo.co.za or Facebook: South African TATTOO

Please note:

Owing to inclement weather, last year’s show on Thursday, 6 September could not take place. Patrons who are in possession of 2012 tickets for this particular performance may exchange these tickets for this year’s Thursday performance on 5 September 2013 at 20h00 by sending their contact details and a copy of tickets by fax to (011) 465 3190, or by emailing a scan of the tickets to simon@satattoo.co.za by no later than Wednesday, 31 July 2013. Replacement tickets, in the name of the patron will be available for collection at the Box Office, Montecasino from 3 September 2013.

SA Tattoo Spectacular at Montecasino

The SA Tattoo in partnership with JacarandaFM and M-Net returns to the Montecasino outdoor event area for the MTN Festival from 6-9 September 2012 to present its Biggest and Most Spectacular line-up ever! Now in its 4th consecutive year, the SA Tattoo has thrilled more than 70,000 people, selling out at every show since its launch in 2008 ...

Photo credit: John Hogg

This year, I was privileged to be invited to the 90-minute, open-air Spectacular event, which is the Biggest Tattoo ever staged at Montecasino!! And, for those of you who haven't seen it, most probably wonder how could something like 'Kilts and Bagpipes' be exciting ... but it is VERY Exciting, not to mention Breathtakingly Magnificent! 

Photo credit: John Hogg

My favourite parts of the Evening were: the reenactment of the Theme song from 'Game of Thrones' performed by the South African Military Health Service Band, and the Talentholdet Gym Team from Denmark who performed an Out-of-this-world Skipping Routine!!

Credit: Marina Brokorenko

The SA Tattoo's never-seen-before combination of local and international acts included the ever-popular traditional 180-piece massed pipes and drums and colourful contingent of Highland and Irish dancers, accompanied by Haggis & Bong as well as the Talentholdet Gym Team from Denmark; brass bands from the SA Air Force and SA Military Health Service; the Anavarata Dance Institute’s traditional Indian dancers; the harmonious "Affies" School Choir; a "HOGS" (Harley Owners Group) Harley-Davidson display bike riding team and a demonstration of absolute military precision by the SA Army Pace-Stick team. 

The HOG's (behind) and Haggis and Bong (in front)
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The soloists for this year's finale were the highly talented singer and actress, Siyasanga Papu, and popular local recording artist and theatre, television and movie actor, Vaughan Gardiner whose combined vocal prowess closes the 2012 event. 

Photo credit: Warren Haltmann

Show Dates & Times:

• Thursday, 6 September 2012 @ 20:00
• Friday, 7 September 2012 @ 20h30 
• Saturday, 8 September 2012 @14:00 17:00 & 20:30 
• Sunday, 9 September 2012 @ 18:00 

Venue: Montecasino, Outdoor Event Area 
Ticket Prices: R218.00 – R398.00. (discounted tickets - groups of 10 or more & children under the age of 12). Wheelchair friendly. 
Booking information: Tickets can be bought via the Internet or at Computicket centres throughout the country.

Photo credit: John Hogg

This show has sold out for 3 years running so hurry if you don't want to miss this Amazing Performance. The show offers much entertainment for the entire family to enjoy! 

If you are Q-rious to find out more information, contact info@satattoo.co.za or visit www.satattoo.co.za or on Facebook: South African TATTOO

Did You Know?

The tradition of a Tattoo has been adopted in most major cities throughout the world. Cities like London, Moscow, Berlin, Oslo, Toronto, Quebec, Basel, Las Vegas, Sydney and Dubai all produce successful Tattoos. The most famous of all is the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. First staged in 1950, the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo draws an international audience of over 200 000 people and reaches a television audience of another 100 million viewers worldwide, annually. 

Photo credit: John Hogg

Source: SA Tattoo Press Release