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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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Stevenage

London & SC Area line-ups confirmed

February 21 • The line-up of bands, conductors, judges and schedule are confirmed for the 2026 London & Southern Counties Area Championships in Stevenage next month.


mUSIC

Wallace spirit maintains free music demands on Scottish politicians

February 21 • A Music Manifesto for Scotland published by the Music Education Partnership Group aims to keep the commitment to free music tuition at the forefront of future political commitments.


Welsh Open

Welsh contest season set for entertaining opener

February 21 • There will be a packed day of music making on show in Newport on Sunday as the contesting season in Wales kicks-off with a cross border entertainment battle.


Rooms4groups

Success at the Areas? Then make sure you call rooms4groups

February 21 • If you claim a qualification place for Cheltenham or London over the next few weeks, then make sure you get in touch with the hotel specialists for your National Final needs.


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Friday 27 February • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Oompah Brass XXL

Friday 27 February • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Sunday 1 March • St. Alfege Church. Greenwich Church Street. London SE10 9BJ


Regent Hall Concerts - London Central Fellowship Band

Saturday 7 March • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Regent Hall Band of the Salvation Army

Tuesday 10 March • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


St Albans Brass Band

February 19 • TUNED PERCUSSION PLAYER Wanted. St Albans Band. Rehearsals Wednesdays 8 to 10pm. Varied programme of concerts, gigs and civic events throughout the year. Friendly, welcoming brass band. Experienced players and returners welcome. www.stalbansband.co.uk


St Albans Brass Band

February 19 • Bb BASS PLAYER Wanted. St Albans Band. Rehearsals Wednesdays 8 to 10pm. Varied programme of concerts, gigs and civic events throughout the year. Friendly, welcoming brass band. Experienced players and returners welcome. www.stalbansband.co.uk


Crewe Brass

February 18 • We are looking for a CORNET player (position negotiable) to join our highly motivated 4th section band. We are a very welcoming and sociable band, with a positive outlook and a reasonably busy calendar of engagements. Other enquiries are welcome.


Alan Duguid

BA (Hons), PGDipMus, PGCE
Conductor, Composer, Adjudicator (ABBA)


               

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