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Performing arts tours to Europe
Our proudest moment so far was being invited to work with the organisers of the London 2012 Olympic Games, as one of only three companies worldwide selected to provide performing groups for the Olympic venues. We are all performers ourselves, and find it an honour to arrange European tours for choirs, orchestras, wind bands, marching bands, dance and drama groups. Each performance is arranged with the specific requirements of the group in mind, be it for a formal evening concert, an opportunity to perform in a cathedral of outstanding beauty or the chance to mix with the locals and put on a joint evening event. Here's some more information on what we can provide on our performing tours:
Venues and audiences
We select the venues for each performing group after an extensive review process in order to make sure we take into account all their technical, musical and budgetary requirements. After all, these ensembles have spent months (if not years) preparing, saving and rehearsing for their tour, and the venues need to be right and the audiences must be enthusiastic. We regularly assist with arranging site inspection visits for music directors and group leaders so that they can check on venues before the tour, and we work hard to ensure there are no last minute surprises on performance day!
Music contacts and joint concerts
Our range of contacts with established names in the music industry enables us to organise workshops and other activities, many with very prestigious and experienced musicians and conductors. Joint concerts are extremely popular with groups and an excellent way to enhance the performance experience. We regularly arrange joint performances across Europe and, in many instances, these concerts are in aid of charities in order to give back to the community. For those wanting to share their music with local people, we frequently confirm performances in locations such as schools, hospitals and rest homes.
Festivals and parades
Festivals are a great way to meet and exchange musical and dance experiences with other similar groups from around the world. We work closely with over 30 festivals across Europe (as well as managing our own - see below) and can guide and assist with applications and other information. Parades, such as the St Patrick's Day Parade in Dublin, or at Disneyland Paris, are an incredible experience for marching bands and dance groups respectively.
Publicity
The majority of performances need publicity, and we take care of all of this for you. We design and publish flyers and posters, coordinate social media campaigns and regularly use print distribution companies, local media and "what's on" guides and apps to ensure great coverage for performances.
Equipment hire
To avoid the cost of flying with large instruments, we have an excellent network of providers across Europe from whom we hire a wide range of instruments. Our ability to arrange all forms of quality percussion, large brass and string instruments including harps or string bases is unmatched, and is part of our commitment to a successful tour. We also provide full insurance for instruments we hire, just in case... Finally, we monitor the luggage and instrument loads and, where needed, can provide luggage vans and instrument trucks to assist with transporting any overflow.
In addition to working with other festivals, we are proud to run our own music festival, which takes place in London every July. Our festival is open to all types of performing groups and runs for four days, incorporating masterclasses, adjudicated workshops, tailored performance opportunities and a massed performance on the final day. For more information, visit our dedicated website by clicking on the image.