The British and Irish Choral tradition has in many ways shaped the musical landscape that we see today.
From the traditional eighty plus cathedral and college choirs along with hundreds of smaller parish church choirs and add to this the more recent rise in community and contemporary choruses of which there are thousands! As a nation, we love to sing and celebrate through music, whether this be for the purpose worship or the sheer joy of immersing ourselves in the performance and music.
Performance Highlights
Along with this wonderful abundance of choirs and appreciation for choral singing, comes an array of spectacular concert venues to choose from. Cathedrals, churches, arts centres, museums, amphitheatres, historic abbeys, bandstands, village halls, festivals and Christmas markets, there is no limit to the options available to your choir and we will select your venues carefully to according to your repertoire and choir type.
Performance highlights during a tour of the British Isles could be a lunchtime recital or service participation in one of many city Cathedrals, all with a fascinating history and unique setting of their own. Or why not head to the beauty of the north to the serene setting of either Fountains or Kirkstall Abbey, an indoor performance overlooking Hadrian’s Wall, participating in one our many choral festivals or even the world-famous Edinburgh Fringe Festival?!
There are some wonderful choral festivals within the UK in some of most scenic locations. The Cornwall International Male Choral Festival is a biennial event in May, situated in the far south-western part of the UK, known for its ancient heritage, beautiful landscapes, rugged cliffs and golden sands. The Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod is based in picturesque North Wales and is far more than a renowned choral music festival. It is a celebration of music, dance, costume and culture from nations around the world and welcomes choirs, performing art troops and music ensembles annually.
Publicity
Ensuring you have an appreciative audience is our greatest priority here at Sound Escapes. Our UK location ensures that we not only have the best knowledge of the most effective publicity channels in each region but we have strong links and personal relationships with the regional tourist boards and music ensembles across the UK who would be only too happy to assist in publicising your concert. We will also provide advertising through print, online and social media and your Tour Manager will also assist with the distribution of concert flyers prior to your performances. We also encourage and can arrange joint concerts with choirs based in your tour destination which also helps to promote your concert to local audiences.