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New forum launched for Youth Music Tour leaders.

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Explore-Education is the new online forum designed specifically for music teachers who are interested in, or have previously enjoyed taking their music group on tour.

Open and honest

The forum enables leaders from across the UK to converse in free, open and honest discussion about taking a group on tour.

As well as receiving advice from other members of the community, you’ll also have unique access to personnel from across the Rayburn Tours business; who are able to give experienced and specialist advice on all aspects of touring.

The forum enables leaders from across the UK to converse in free, open and honest discussion about taking a group on tourRayburn Tours

Hot Topics

Our community is constantly growing and our members discuss a huge array of topics ranging from reviews of performance venues and destinations, to debating the positive effects of touring on group members.

Hot topics at the moment include Touring Tips – Advice Needed and My choir have just returned from Spain, where next?

Join the discussion

Join in the discussion and have your say today at www.explore-education.co.uk.

Touring

Explore Education is brought to you by Rayburn Tours who operate tailor made concert tours for a range of music groups.

Our team are dedicated to providing the best touring experience and can recommend the best destinations and venues to suit the style of your group.

Contact

So, whether you’re looking ahead to 2012 or still considering a 2011 tour, contact the team on 01332 347828 or visit www.rayburntours.com/youth_music and begin your tour experience today.

Further information

For further information, please contact Abi Birch at Rayburn Tours, 01335 347828, Abigail.birch@rayburntours.co.uk

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