Concert tours
Tailor-made tours for bands, orchestras and choirs
Musica Europa
Music tours
with a difference
At Musica Europa, we understand the delights and the pressures of taking a live performance on tour.
Indeed, Ben Gunner and Andy Rogers, our Directors, both organise and accompany their groups (large adult choir and youth music academy) on tour. There are no sterner critics than those who share their passion for music.
Our approach to planning a tour is one of understanding, thorough knowledge, experience, imagination and attention to detail. Your ideas will be our starting point and then from this initial brief we will work closely with you offering suggestions drawn from our many years of experience to create a successful tour – one that runs like clockwork.
Read on to see how we bring your vision to life.
Musica Europa
Making your tour special
We arrange tours to anywhere in the world and have organised trips extensively across Europe, North America, Australia and the Far East.
Our creative team will match your expectations and the needs of your ensembles with imaginative ideas for concert venues and performance opportunities as well as delivering memorable visits, sightseeing and leisure time.
The world is a big place, but you don’t have to travel far to experience the best performances and excursions. One school has just completed their fifteenth trip with us, all in Europe and all to different destinations.
It is hugely rewarding to perform in iconic venues such as St Peter’s in Rome, Montserrat in Catalonia, Stephansdom in Vienna or St Mark’s in Venice. However, equally rewarding are the more intimate venues at local festivals which often lead to a closer connection with an audience.
A truly memorable tour is usually one that includes a variety of venues and we will work with you to find the best options for your ensemble. Some groups like to give daily concerts; others like a greater mix of relaxation and performance.
The most important thing is to give your group the experience of a lifetime. Something that stays with them and has a strong emotional effect on them and their connection with music.
Musica Europa
Youth tours and adult tours
We cater for all age groups and as with everything relating to the tour it will be shaped around what is best for you.
Making sure you have an audience
Getting a good audience for you is a priority for us. We produce printed and digital marketing and work with local communities and tourist offices to generate appreciative audiences. Our concerts feature in brochures for local festivals and ‘what’s on’ listings, and where appropriate we engage local radio stations, embassies and consulates.
Choirs, bands and orchestras touring together
Different groups from the same school often tour together, so we are careful to recommend destinations that match the requirements of each of your ensembles. No party is too big. We recommend no fewer than twenty travellers, but there is no maximum number – the more the merrier.
Planning a tour
People often ask us how early they should start planning a tour. It’s really never too early to begin a conversation about your next tour. Twelve to eighteen months before travel is a good time to get the ball rolling, but we have also organised trips with less than three months’ notice.
And don’t worry if you haven’t led a tour before. You’ll have all of our 35 years of experience at your disposal and we’ll guide you every step of the way from the first stages of planning to launching the tour to families. It’s also possible to arrange a pre-tour visit with one of our team or a local guide, so you can inspect the concert venues and accommodation.
A tour to match your budget
A big part of planning a tour is working out the cost. Often people think that being bespoke means it will be expensive, but we see it more as offering you flexibility.
There are many ways we can help you with the cost of the tour like how you travel or when. You also get free places for staff depending on the size of your group. Why not give us a ring to chat through your ideas. Whatever your budget, we’ll always try to come up with a solution that works for you.
Accomodation & meals
Good food and accommodation are a must for any successful tour and we work with a range of accommodation providers from 4 star hotels to youth hostels.
In terms of meals the choice is yours whether you want full or half board. Of course we can make recommendations of great restaurants for special nights out and can promise that the hotels and caterers that we work with all provide options for any dietary requirements, allergies and additional needs.
Travel & excursions
All your transport needs, including flights, airport transfers, coaches, ferries and train tickets, as well as excursions and visits at your destination will all be organised by us.
Our experienced bilingual tour guides and tour managers will stay with your group to ensure that everything runs smoothly. Of course, you can also choose to travel without a guide if you prefer. We should also say that Musica Europa is ATOL protected and we are also members of ABTOT giving you financial protection and peace of mind for your tour.
FAQs
Questions about Concert Tours
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The entire tour in the palm of your hand
Each of our tours is supported by We Travel, an app which can be downloaded onto a mobile phone and enables the user to access a whole range of helpful information that will enhance everyone’s enjoyment of the tour. It’s like your personalised tour concierge and means an end to having to print multiple paper itineraries.
Information provided includes:
- The tour itinerary
- Interactive maps and flight information
- A guide to the tour’s concert venues and the cities and towns to be visited
- Specific details of your excursions, perforamances, accommodation and much more
As with everything at Musica Europa, we can personalise We Travel to make sure it’s tailor-made for your tour.
Testimonials
What our clients say
Musica Europa is the company you should use
“Musica Europa is the company you should use if you’re going overseas with an ensemble! It’s OUTSTANDING. Everything from instrument rental quality, tour guides, meals, experiences and customer service is top notch!”
Superbly curated
“All in all, another classic Musica Europa tour which was superbly curated and planned – and as with all the many others over the last 28 years, has created memories that will last a lifetime.”
We loved working with Musica Europa!
“We loved working with Musica Europa! They were quick to respond, fairly priced and provided a rich experience for my students and myself. We will all cherish our memories made on our most recent trip to London and Paris for the rest of our lives. Thank you Andy Rogers for all your help in creating lasting memories!”
Look no further for a tour company!
“Look no further for a tour company! Musica Europa have been serving me well for over 10 years, and my school music tours are wonderful. They are hands on, helpful and work with me to make the tour the very best it can be. They are flexible, but also offer advice. When on the trip they are always on the end of the phone to help. I can’t thank them enough for all they do and the impact they have on my students. I highly recommend them!”
A wealth of experience
“Musica Europa has a wealth of experience providing support, advice and suggestions at every step of the planning and using local bi-lingual guides who know each town, city and village, each venue. They know the hosts and those who encourage audiences and are always and forever welcoming. Their staff and team never underestimate the part music plays in our lives and they always encourage the efforts of our young musicians in their formative years.”
We had a fabulous experience with Musica Europa
“We had a fabulous experience with Musica Europa in our recent music tour to Paris in February. Andy and his team were exceptionally helpful in the planning phase, tailoring our activities to meet our budget and offering optional suggestions were appropriate. All four concerts were in great venues, and were well attended by the Parisians… even in February! They even made sure the weather was nice too for Disneyland Paris.”
The trip of a lifetime
“I wanted to thank you and your team very much for all your guidance and support in putting the trip together. The students told me they had the trip of a lifetime, and it was clear how much it meant to them.”
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7a Farm Road
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Berkshire
SL6 5HX
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Musica Europa Ltd is a private limited company registered in England and Wales. Company number 12315947. Registered office address: 11 Castle Hill, Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, SL6 4AA
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