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Fancy a trip away?

If your band fancies a trip away this year then why not get in touch with the experts at Rayburn Tours to sort things out...

Rayburn Band Tours
 

With the help of Rayburn Tours, there is still plenty of time to organise a first-class, great value Band Tour for your group departing later this year.

Perfect help

Whether you fancy combing some fantastic performance opportunities with some winter sun in Italy, some First World War history in Belgium or the world-renowned sites of a city such as Paris, we are the right people to help.

Our tailor-made service includes transportation, accommodation, excursions, venues, concert publicity and creating your itinerary, so your main focus can be on preparing your repertoire!

£200 off

If you’re thinking of a tour for October 2014 then we have some fantastic news as, for a limited time only, we are offering all new enquiries a £200 discount, helping you on your way to that ultimate Band Tour. T&Cs apply, so speak to our team today on 01332 347828.

Brand new website

Take a look at our band new website for more information and inspiration, then get in touch with our friendly and experienced team to discuss your tour and request you tailor-made quote.

Take a look at our band new website for more information and inspiration, then get in touch with our friendly and experienced team to discuss your tour and request you tailor-made quoteRayburn Tours

Get in touch

Call: 01332 347828

Visit: www.rayburntours.com/concert

Email: info@rayburntours.com

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Parc and Dare

Report & Results: 2024 SEWBBA Autumn Festival

November 26 • Parc & Dare takes the entertainment honours in Tonyrefail, with section awards to Tylorstown, Markham & District, Briton Ferry, Severn Tunnel and brace of super youth ensembles.


Five Lakes

Report & Results: 2024 US Open Championships

November 26 • Five Lakes Brass Band claims US Open hat-trick on a memorable day for the Ward family.


pERTH

Results: 2024 Scottish Youth Championships

November 25 • There was plenty of great youthful musical talent on show in Perth — from percussionists to all levels of brass ensembles and bands.


Ratby

Results: 2024 Leicestershire BBA Contest

November 25 • Ratby Co-operative lead the way in Loughborough with section wins for Thundersley, South Yorkshire Police, Thrapston Town and Syston.


Dobcross Silver Band - Wardle Anderson Brass Band

Sunday 24 November • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane Dobcross OL3 5AD


The Hepworth Band - Christmas Brass & Voices

Saturday 7 December • Thornhill Parish Church, Dewsbury WF120JZ


Longridge Band - Christmas Concert

Saturday 7 December • Longridge Civic Hall, 1 Calder Avenue, Longridge, Preston PR3 3HJ


York Railway Institute Band - Voices & Brass Christmas Spectacular

Saturday 14 December • Selby Abbey YO8 4PU


Bilton Silver Rugby Band - Festive favourites - Music for Christmas.

Saturday 14 December • St Mark's Church, Bilton, Rugby CV22 7LX


Rushden Town Band

November 25 • Trombone Player. This friendly band is looking for a tenor trombone player to join its ranks. The band enjoys playing at regular concerts each year and is off to the Rhineland next year on its second tour.


Chinnor Silver

November 25 • You need to be quick, we are almost full but just require Eb bass and percussion. We are a friendly, welcoming and ambitious band and start 2025 at the top of our second section ranking table. We rehearse on a Wed evening in our own bandroom in Chinnor.


Hathersage Band

November 25 • Hathersage Brass Band is a thriving community band. We enjoy making music and have a good gig schedule. An opportunity has arisen for the right person to join our Principal Cornet Ed as co-principal. Are you up for the challenge? This is our only vacancy.


Alan Fernie

DRSAM, Dip.NCOS
Arranger, composer, adjudicator, conductor


               

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