An international concert tour brings ensembles together musically, giving you the opportunity to bond as a group and perform in some of the most spectacular venues.
An international concert tour brings ensembles together musically, giving you the opportunity to bond as a group and perform in some of the most spectacular venues.
At Rayburn Tours, providing bands with simply unforgettable performance opportunities is at the very heart of what we do. Taking pride in exceeding the expectations of our clients and offering a variety of inspiring destinations perfectly suited for bands, we will work with you to shape the perfect concert tour with performances in exciting venues to suit your sound and style.
From prestigious cathedrals and churches to beautiful market squares, we have a wide range of stunning venues to suit any repertoire, where the venue type, acoustics and stage size are perfectly matched to your group.
But don’t just take our word for it! We take a look at some of the bands who have taken that musical leap with Rayburn Tours, focusing on trips to Belgium to give you a feel for the range of venues suitable for a variety of repertoires.
Menin Gate Last Post Ceremony, Ypres
Could there be a more moving performance than participating at the Menin Gate’s Last Post Ceremony? Chosen because of the thousands of men who passed through it on their way to the battlefields, the Menin Gate bears the names of 54,896 British and Commonwealth soldiers who lost their lives with no known grave. Suitable for Bands with a sacred or classical repertoire suitable for the occasion.
“Playing there was incredibly moving and poignant and is something we will never forget. A real highlight.”
“Playing there was incredibly moving and poignant and is something we will never forget. A real highlight.”
Thurlstone Brass Band
OLV, De Panne, Belgium
Home to the widest beaches on the Belgian coast, the coastal town of De Panne offers groups the opportunity to combine an afternoon concert with a day by the sea. With its fantastic acoustics, the picturesque church itself is the perfect venue for any repertoire.
“This was a fantastic concert venue and we received a very warm welcome there. I would highly recommend this venue.”
“This was a fantastic concert venue and we received a very warm welcome there. I would highly recommend this venue.”
Generation Groove
Wapenplein Ostend, Belgium
Performances don’t have to take place indoors. Take to the stage at the Wapenplein Bandstand in the city of Ostend. Sitting on a square surrounded by cafes, restaurants and shops, this wonderful performance space is the perfect place to take in the sights. Suitable for Bands with any repertoire.
“Outstanding venue. Great audience estimated at 300+. Perfect bandstand for a large group.”
“Outstanding venue. Great audience estimated at 300+. Perfect bandstand for a large group.”
Cheltenham Silver Band