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The Australian Tattoo (Australian Federation Tattoo) first performed in Victoria Australia, in 1999, is not just a military or Scottish Tattoo. The Tattoo, presented annually under a different theme, presents performers from across the world, in what has been described as "One of the Worlds Great Tattoo Style Events" Artists Including The United States Marine Corps Band (Pacific), The Invercargill Caledonian Pipe Band (New Zealand) The Copenhagen Police Band (Denmark), The Royal New Zealand Navy Band, Molly's Revenge (USA) and Greve Pigearde (Denmark) have all performed in this uniquely Australian Celtic event.

The Tattoo is presented annually in a different location around Australia drawing thousands of people to witness the spectacle. Australian Cities Including Bendigo (Victoria) Canberra (ACT) Ballarat (Victoria) Morwell (Victoria) and Hobart (Tasmania) have all hosted this important event, which provides a significant economic stimulus to local economies.

The Australian Tattoo provides an opportunity for Celtic Cultures within Australia to showcase their own individual cultural music and dance, in a spectacular production that is recognised internationally.