The Rhineland
With its beautiful scenery, friendly people and exceptional concert venues, the Rhineland has all the ingredients for a memorable Brass Band Tour. It’s not by coincidence that the Rhine is one of the most highly recommended destinations for brass band performances. This charming region is home to picturesque villages, romantic castles and famous wine-growing districts. Sit back and relax with a glass of locally produced Riesling whilst taking in the view on a cruise along the Rhine River, perfect after a day of performing! Cologne is also a fascinating city which has something for everyone including excellent shopping, great museums and many riverside bars and cafés, serving the delicious local speciality Kölsch beer. Our tours concentrate mainly on the Rhine Valley between Rüdesheim and Koblenz, where the Rhine converges with the Moselle at the famous Deutsches Eck. Audiences are plentiful and enthusiastic in a region renowned for its appreciation of brass music. The Rhineland offers a fantastic selection of venues with receptive audiences in abundance.
Where to Play
Boppard and Bad Ems
Why not choose to perform at one of the stunning riverside bandstands such as Boppard or Bad Ems?
Bad Neuenahr
One of the original spa resorts in the region, Bad Neuenahr is a great venue for an indoor or outdoor concert. The stage revolves to allow either possibility depending on the weather! This is a stylish venue with a well-attended weekly concert series.
Florinskirche, Koblenz
One of our favourite venues in the region, the Florinskirche offers a warm welcome to all visiting performers. The church is host to a series of concerts throughout the year and its fantastic acoustics are well suited to brass performances. The regular audiences always flock to hear a visiting band.
Join the Wine Festivals!
Another popular option for bands is to perform at one of the many wine festivals which usually take place in September and October. As well as a guaranteed audience in a convivial atmosphere, you may enjoy a sample of the readily flowing produce!
Christmas Markets
Why not travel in December for a taste of the areas famous Christmas markets? Organisers are always keen for bands to add to the atmosphere with a few carols!
What to Do
Rhine steamer cruises
An ideal way to take in the sights of the region in a relaxed atmosphere. Marvel at the many castles perched high on the rocky crags and admire the famous Loreley Rock. Some of our bands have been known to take their instruments on board for an impromptu performance!
Rüdesheim
An important wine town in the region and beautiful riverside resort. See the vast collection of old mechanical musical instruments in Siegfried’s Mechanical Music Cabinet.
Wine Tasting
You can’t visit this area without tasting some of the delicious local wine. We can arrange tastings for your group at one of the vineyards, or in the surroundings of a local castle or cellar.
Boppard
A bustling Rhine town with shops and sights to keep everyone entertained! One of the town’s most popular attractions is the chairlift which offers panoramic views of the area. If you’re not so adventurous, you can take in the sights from the town’s mini-train.
Marksburg Castle
The Marksburg Castle sits overlooking the town of Braubach and the Rhine River. The castle houses an interesting museum explaining its history and the extensive preservation undertaken to keep this vast monument in such fine shape.
Prices from £319*
Where to Stay
Hotel Hamm
The 3-star Hotel Hamm in Koblenz offers a very warm welcome to all it’s guests. Ideally located close to the river, all rooms have private facilities, T.V. and mini-bar. The location of the hotel means that you have easy access to the cafés, restaurants and entertainment that Koblenz has to offer. To round off your tour in style, we can organise a meal at the riverside Weindorf (Wine Village), where typical German fare is served, accompanied by the local wine.
*Price based on 45 paying passengers travelling by coach in September, on a bed and breakfast basis at the Hotel Hamm for 5 days 4 nights. The tour price also includes the services of a courier, instrument trailer and three concerts. Priced at 09.03.09.
