Putting on events

Our corporate member Rayburn Tours talk to us about how they tailor their concert tour packages to fit your music group.

Bespoke is a funny word. It’s a term that feels quite high-end, luxurious, and first class. We want to show that bespoke doesn’t mean we only target a high-end audience; it means that we cater to your needs, whatever type of group you are. We want to turn your vision into a reality.  

Our corporate member Rayburn Tours share their guidance on how to tour historic destinations with musical military ensembles.

Our corporate member Rayburn Tours share their best practice tips on transporting instruments when your member group is on tour.

Our corporate member Rayburn Tours share their tips on how to continue promoting your music group after a tour.

Our corporate member Rayburn Tours share their valuable insight on the things a member group needs to do before enquiring for a concert tour.

Whether it be performing in cathedrals or embracing local culture, concert tours present choirs, bands and orchestras with fantastic opportunities to develop and perform to international audiences. Understanding how to plan a tour ensures its smooth running. 

Resources (available for Making Music members)

Guidance (in collaboration with RayburnTours)

In this recording of our webinar (original event 1 May 2025), and the first in a new series of lunchtime webinars presented by our corporate members, we heard from TryBooking.

In the summer edition of Highnotes, discover key learnings from the INCLUDE programme, with real-world examples from our member groups. Get inspired by Scunthorpe and North Lincolnshire Concert Society's Make Music Day experience and explore easy fundraising tips, including the Gift Aid scheme. Plus, don’t miss our spotlight on LGBTQ+ member groups and a look at the innovative AI choral exhibition at Serpentine Gallery.