Ready to tour, but not sure where to start?
It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3…4, 5, 6 With international trips back on the agenda, we’re seeing a big increase in demand for these unforgettable experiences. We’re already helping groups get...
Guidance from the Department for Education
At Rayburn Tours, we’re continually monitoring the latest guidance and travel advice from the Department for Education (DfE) and Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FDCO), so that we...
The world’s doors are reopening – and we’re ready…
In February 2020 we had groups and staff returning from a multitude of trips across Europe and beyond. Little did we know at that time what was about to hit us. The tidal wave that was a pandemic had...
Holy Trinity School go down in Rayburn Tours History!
Who would have thought we would have had to cancel all those trips back in 2020 and postpone many others (sometimes twice) as we all experienced the shocking consequences of a worldwide pandemic? But...
UK Choir Festival Podcast Special Guest
After a year like no other, in his podcast Russell wanted to discuss all things travel and touring for choirs and we knew that our Concert Tours Operations Manager, Eleanor Harvey, was the woman for...
FREE Webinar: Tips and advice for the perfect Concert Tour – Live Q&A with experienced tourers
Join us on Wednesday 7th July at 4.30pm-5.30pm for a live Q&A with experienced tourers Whether you’re a first-time tour organiser or a seasoned tourer, this is the event for you! We’re...
Making Music members’ event – a roaring success!
We were recently invited by Making Music to attend and present at their 2021 members online event. Attended by a cohort of ensemble representatives and suppliers we were all provided with a platform...
Getting the numbers to run a trip – Not an issue in 2022/2023!
It would have been hard for us to predict the long terms effects a pandemic would have on groups looking to run international school trips; mainly because, thankfully, none of us had ever lived...
The perfect concert tour, the Rayburn way!
The events of the last 12-months have put a stop on in person rehearsals and Concert Tours going ahead, so it’s no surprise that the prospect of getting performers back out there, immersing...
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...
A meeting of musical minds…
On 25th November we were lucky enough to be invited to a virtual meet up hosted by Making Music’s Chief Executive Barabara Eifler, where we had the opportunity to come together with other...
How to get decision makers on board with your school trip
The first hurdle when planning a school trip is getting the go ahead from the decision makers at your school – and we know this can sometimes be a long process. So to help you out (because we know...