The benefits of playing brass
Based on the results of a study carried out by Dr Michael Bonshor and Dr Vicky Williamson for High Notes magazine, it’s clear that most brass players experience a whole host of significant...
Top tips for taking big groups on tour
When visiting the Director of Music at Mount St Mary’s College last October, it was clear to see why Lucy Kitchener’s tours abroad are so successful. Although the necessary planning required is...
The ultimate travel bucket list for Game of Thrones fans
With the epic Game of Thrones TV fantasy series airing for the final time last week, many fans have been left with a little GOT sized hole in their lives. Sound familiar? If you’ve been glued to...
‘Life in plastic, it’s not fantastic’
Life in plastic may have been fantastic for Aqua back in the 90s, but today… not so much. Last year I spent 6 months travelling around 7 countries in Australasia, America and Asia; each very...
Rayburn Tours buys Essex-based Sports Tours Ltd to expand travel opportunities for young people
School travel specialist Rayburn Tours is pleased to announce its purchase of the Essex-based company Sports Tours Ltd – a leading provider of UK tournaments and European tours for the youth sports...
A guide to branding your music ensemble
Branding is all about creating an image that captures who you are as an ensemble. It’s a feeling, an association, an identity – something that people think of when they hear your name. So to get...
How can an international concert tour benefit your youth ensemble?
Inspiration is what moves us to do something, and with everything going on right now, we could do with some. We know things are a bit different now – schools remaining closed, rehearsals moved...
Tour Operator vs. Do It Yourself
So, you’re looking to book a school trip but you’re unsure whether it’s better to do it yourself or book through a tour operator? Well, if money is your biggest concern then yes, doing all of...
Selfie or selfish? Our stance on animal welfare
Travel is an extraordinary thing. It opens up a world of new places to discover, different cultures to experience and interesting food to try. And part of travelling is getting up close to wildlife,...
Don’t miss these top travel picks for 2019
With the return to work and the habitual routine, our ‘new year, new me’ resolutions can all too quickly be forgotten. This year why not make a resolution to stick to, reigniting your enthusiasm,...
Top 5 Christmas Traditions
5 places you have to visit whilst in Dublin!
There’s so much to love about Dublin! This small city, just a hop, skip and a jump away from the UK, is the perfect destination for groups looking for a short getaway. Young or old, first-timer or...