Tattoo Down Under

May 20, 2009, Halifax, NS: The Tattoo is extending its global reach and will now be seen in Australia. A contract has just been signed with broadcaster Ovation, who will begin broadcasting the 2008 show in August of this year. Negotiations will start in the summer for the broadcasting of the 2009 show and subsequent years.

Reaching an audience across Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific this will broaden awareness of the Tattoo, as well as Nova Scotia and Canada.

The Australian market is a growing one for Canadian tourism and this represents a tremendous opportunity to showcase the world's greatest show to a market that travels internationally. In conjunction with partnerships formed with Australian tour companies, this should result in a steady increase in visitors from Australasia over the coming years.

Australian performers have taken part in many Tattoos since their first appearance here two decades ago. They have always been immensely popular with Canadian audiences. Now Australian audiences will have a chance to see the best that Canada has to offer.

Further information is available by contacting Tattoo Marketing Manager, Thomas Grotrian at (902) 420-4625 or tgrotrian@nstattoo.ca.

The 2009 Tattoo will take place from July 1 to July 8 at the Halifax Metro Centre and tickets are on sale now at www.ticketatlantic.com or (902) 451-1221. The special Buy Three Get One Free offer is available at the Halifax Metro Centre Box Office.

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