Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo has announced the appointment of Chris Edmonds as Chair of the Board, following eight years serving as a Board Member, as the organisation continues to build on a milestone year of growth and charitable success.
The appointment follows the success of the 2025 show and the Tattooโs 75th anniversary celebrations, which helped generate a record ยฃ1.5 million charitable donation in support of armed forces and arts communities.
Chris succeeds Bill Morris LVO, who will step down after 12 years on the Board following this yearโs Show, during which time he oversaw a period of sustained growth, strategic development and resilience, including the organisationโs recovery after the Covid-19 pandemic.
Bringing extensive senior leadership and governance experience from across the live events and entertainment sector, including serving as Chair of the Ticketmaster Board, Chris will support the organisation in delivering the Tattooโs long-term strategy to create the worldโs greatest immersive events.
Chris Edmonds, new Chair of The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, said:ย
โAfter more than 35 years in the UK live events sector, and having supported The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo for the past eight years, I am delighted and honoured to take on the role of Chair of this unique organisation. It delivers one of the worldโs highest-profile events and makes a huge difference to peopleโs lives through its charitable donations.โ
Bill Morris LVO, outgoing Chair, said:
โIโve been fortunate in my career to be involved in some of the biggest events in the world, but quite honestly, chairing The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo has been a pinnacle. It has been one of the most rewarding roles Iโve ever undertaken.
โThis is a truly special organisation. Its contribution to Edinburgh, Scotland, the UK and the wider world is unlike anything else Iโve experienced. The combination of a world-class event company and a charity with real purpose creates something genuinely unique.
Chris is the ideal next Chair for the Tattoo. Iโve known him for nearly 30 years, and he is a major figure in UK entertainment. After eight years on the Board, his passion is clear making this a natural and gratifying transition.โ
