Edinburgh Military Tattoo placed an ad for unpaid roles

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Every day of the week in the evening and twice on Saturdays, a wide range of moving performances by thousands of drummers, dancers, pipers, and musicians. However, the only show you won't want to miss is the Massed Military Bands and Massed Pipes and Drums.

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Since its inception in 1950 with only eight items featured in the program, the Edinburgh Military Tattoo has become a large-scale event in which 220,000 people participate each year.

The showcase military event announced "an exciting opportunity for musicians to perform in a stage orchestra" in exchange for accommodation and meals only.

Now the Union of Musicians (MU) has called it "shocking" while the event's bosses have pretended to expand the possibilities of playing.

"Our members rely on the performing arts as a vital source of income and the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo sends a dangerous message that this highly skilled work is not worth much - even at such an important cultural event," said Scottish UC organizer Caroline Sewell.

The exploitation of low-wage workers during the capital’s celebrations has become a growing concern for unions and activists.

The Fair Fringe campaign was launched in July 2017 with the aim of highlighting the "unfair and dangerous" conditions expected from many marginal workers.

Now in its 70th year, the Tattoo attracts more than 200,000 spectators on average each year on its race on the Castle Esplanade.

However, despite the announcement of a new six-figure sponsorship agreement with Edinburgh Airport, it emerged in February, the Edinburgh Tattoo placed an ad for unpaid roles.

The announcement indicated that it "opened" the event to traditional military musicians and invited groups of everyone from the age of 18.

Although "lay people" were encouraged to apply, the announcement stated that musicians must be able to perform at an "excellent level".

The candidates were told that it was "better" to perform in a performance group, a pit orchestra or a musical theater group despite the lack of remuneration.

Although allowed to take on other paid tasks, candidates were asked to prioritize tattooing by making themselves available for a week of intense rehearsals as well as for shows.

All volunteer musicians would be responsible for travel costs to Edinburgh, the announcement added, although food and accommodation will be provided for those living outside of the city. Sewell said it was "a serious concern" for the MU and urged tattoo heads to rethink.

She added: "It is nothing less than exploitation and we encourage our members and all the musicians not to accept this kind of work."

The UM is campaigning against free work for professionals thanks to its Work Not Play campaign.

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