Indian Tri-Services band to perform at music fest in Moscow

A Tri-Services band from the Indian Armed Forces will perform at the annual 'Spasskaya Tower' International Military Music Festival, which kicks off in Moscow today.
The mega event is considered one of the biggest global musical events and attracts about 1,500 musicians, military men and other artists from around 40 countries every year.
The grand festival is scheduled this year from August 24 to September 3.
"A Tri-Services band from the Indian Armed Forces has also been invited to participate and perform in the prestigious event.
"The participation of the Tri-Services Band would foster better ties between the armed forces of the two countries and is also a befitting acknowledgement of the professional skills of the Indian Armed Forces' bands," an official statement here said.

The Spasskaya Tower is the main tower with a through- passage on the eastern wall of the Moscow Kremlin, which overlooks the iconic Red Square in the Russian capital.
"The Tri-Services Band comprises seven officers and 55 PBOR (Personnel below Officer Rate). The Naval Band component consisting of one officer and nine musician sailors, is being led by Commander Satish K Champion, Command Musician Officer, Eastern Naval Command," it said.