Increased demand for youth and adult concert tours in 2022/23
Why we’re seeing increasing demand for youth and adult concert tours in 2022/23… The pandemic has thrown a whole load of challenges at both youth and adult performance groups; plans to travel...
5 YouTube channels you can’t help but binge
Ah YouTube, the place where you start watching a how-to video and end up in the depths of the ultimate funny cat compilation. With new videos popping up every day (and YouTube being so generally...
“Could we really perform there?” Unlikely concert venues in Germany
Get ready for an unforgettable concert tour to Rhineland, where your ensemble’s sound will echo through the walls of Gothic architecture, and impress audiences within some of Germany’s most...
“Could we really perform there?” Unlikely concert venues in France
Journey across the Channel to France’s historic region of Normandy, where not only will you encounter many a commemoration to the events of the Second World War, but also indulge in unmistakable...
“Could we really perform there?” Unlikely concert venues in Belgium
Imagine stepping through the doors of a beautiful holy venue, surrounded by sacred sentiment and ready for every corner to be filled with the echoes of your ensemble. As you take your first breath to...
The International Choral Festival Wales returns…
Choirs across the world are this month sending their applications in to compete in the International Choral Festival Wales! Once again, Rayburn Tours are proud to partner with the festival, which...
Top 10 things to do when visiting Prague with a group!
1. Prague Castle Covering an area of 70,000m2, Prague Castle is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the city. Possibly the largest coherent castle complex in the world, make sure you leave...
It’s competition time! Win a workshop with Russell Scott for your choir
To celebrate an exciting year ahead for the UK Choir Festival, we’re giving one lucky choir the chance to work closely alongside its Founder and highly acclaimed Vocal Coach, Producer, Musical and...
6 reasons why you should definitely book a ticket for the 2020 UK Choir Festival!
If you’ve been thinking about booking a space for your choir at this year’s UK Choir Festival, look no further. If these 6 reasons don’t inspire you to get involved, we don’t...
4 of the top choral destinations of 2020… it’s the return of the UK Choir Festival!
Manchester Once home to world-famous musician and conductor Charles Hallé, Manchester saw the birth of the Hallé Choir in 1858, which is still going strong to this day. The choir’s members...
Funky Voices take Belgium by storm!
In December 2019, 115 members of Funky Voices took a 3-day whistle-stop tour to Belgium. Staying in the beautiful, history-rich town of Ypres, the group enjoyed 2 very different gigs. The first in...
MBE recognition for UK Choir Festival’s Mat Wright
We were delighted to hear that Barnsley Youth Choir founder, Mat Wright, was named in the Queen’s 2020 New Year’s Honours List. Mat’s much deserved MBE comes after a successful...