Gorleston Bandstand, Great Yarmouth

Gorleston Bandstand, Great Yarmouth

Sunday afternoons in Great Yarmouth are all about the bandstand by the beach. Bands are invited to play as part of the regular concert series, which attracts big audiences of holidaymakers, day-trippers and locals. Perfect for: Bands Repertoire: Light and entertaining...
Great St Mary’s University Church, Cambridge

Great St Mary’s University Church, Cambridge

The Thursday recitals at Great St Marys are well renowned in the city and attract large audiences of regulars, as well as students and tourists. For musicians, it is a wonderful opportunity to perform in a fabulous building that plays an important role in the life of...
The Forum, Norwich

The Forum, Norwich

A cultural and social hub in the city, The Forum is visited by around 5,000 people every day. In front of the building, the amphitheatre is a perfect performance space where you can expect an enthusiastic audience for your outdoor concert! Perfect for: All musical...
Norwich Cathedral

Norwich Cathedral

Dating back over 900 years, Norwich Cathedral is the most complete Norman Cathedral in Europe and a truly magnificent place to sing. The Cathedral offer a warm welcome to choirs who wish to sing services or to take part in their renowned lunchtime recital series. It...
Aldeburgh Festival – Bandstand on the Beach

Aldeburgh Festival – Bandstand on the Beach

The Bandstand on the Beach gives our groups the fantastic opportunity to perform as part of one of England’s most celebrated festivals of music. After your performance, why not take your seat in the audience at Snape Maltings and enjoy one of the festival’s classical...

Sound Escapes did a fantastic job on arrangements for our tour . Would thoroughly recommend Jo to any choir looking to travel . All feedback has been positive from everyone who travelled . The extra care at meeting us at the coach and check in to ensure things ran smoothly went above and beyond .
Don OakleyMalmesbury ChoirOxford 2023
Fantastic tour in Bonnie Scotland, enjoyed by all who went, singing and non-singing. Brilliant organisation from Jo who really made it all look so easy.
Kate HymansTour organiser for Masterworks Chorale
Care and attention to detail of the highest degree. The planning with Jo Porter was detailed and meticulous, with nothing being missed, and although she was not involved in the accommodation arrangements, she nevertheless checked it out and acted as an intermediary.
Robin SpencerChoir Secretary, Phoenix Choir
Jo and her team came up with a fantastic itinerary for our choir and planned everything to the last detail. We always felt we were in safe hands and that they were on the end of a phone to help us with anything we needed. We couldn’t recommend them highly enough.
Rosie SayersChairperson for Sing It Loud Community Choir
One of the best tours we have ever undertaken – musically, socially and geographically. Would heartily recommend Sound Escapes to any group considering a tour.
Carole Lindsay-DouglasAmici SingersWeston-Super-Mare 2023
You’ve been patient and kind all the way through this, Jo – especially with it being the first international tour I’ve done, and with all the unforeseen changes to the travel arrangements, so thank you to you and the team.
Sarah MonteithChoir DirectorResound ChoirParis 2023
As a Chorister, and eventually Head Chorister in our local church choir for eleven years, Jo was talented, dedicated and could always be relied on to work to the utmost of her undoubted abilities. I would expect that she would apply the same attributes to her professional life
P BuckmasterChoral Director

In May 2020 we were due to tour the Stirling area in Scotland and due to the current coronavirus pandemic we took the difficult decision to call off the tour. I’d like to give our thanks and praise to Jo and her team for all the planning and preparation she had done to put the itinerary together – she was able to provide us with an excellent range of stunning concert venues, plus some great suggestions for our leisure time, and we look forward to working with her again soon.

Sally ColesSecretary, Cantamici
From cathedrals and abbeys, churches and stately homes, all steeped in centuries of history, some in Roman Towns others in quintessential English ‘picture postcard’ villages, every choir and musical ensemble should spend a tour exploring the United Kingdom and Ireland. Whatever part of the country you to choose to visit, by working with a knowledgeable team of people who know the regions inside out from both a tourism and musical perspective, you will be guaranteed the richest of touring experiences
Tim KnightBritish composer and Choral Director
Brilliant tour, expertly organised. Kindness and compassion. Nothing was too much trouble. Colin, our driver, was a complete gem and so knowledgeable about the isle. Lovely hotel staff where nothing was too much trouble
Felicity CourageChoir Director, Courage Choir