Tutbury Castle, Derbyshire

Tutbury Castle, Derbyshire

Overlooking the winding River Dove, Tutbury Castle presides over the beautiful Derbyshire hills. Its official origins began in 1071 as residence to the invading Norman conquerors and later best known as one of the prisons of Mary Queen of Scots. Once a powerful seat...
Southwell Minster, Nottinghamshire

Southwell Minster, Nottinghamshire

Said by many to be the best kept secret among the forty-two English cathedrals, Southwell Minster, the Cathedral serving Nottinghamshire, is a medieval and architectural gem.  The present Romanesque building celebrated its 900th anniversary in 2008 and is a centre for...
St Paul’s Church, Birmingham

St Paul’s Church, Birmingham

The UK’s second city Birmingham is home to St Paul’s church, located in the Georgian St Paul’s square of Birmingham’s historical Jewellery quarter. A grade one listed building, it has an amazing acoustic and has strong musical connections with local...
Stratford-upon-Avon Bandstand

Stratford-upon-Avon Bandstand

The Stratford upon Avon Bandstand stands in the heart of the bustling recreation ground just across the river from the beautiful and historic Royal Shakespeare Theatre and just a short stroll from the town. Surrounded by grass and old willows, it is a serene spot to...
Arts Theatre, Nottingham

Arts Theatre, Nottingham

Nottingham Arts Theatre is situated in the heart of the trendy Hockley area in the City Centre and houses a more traditional proscenium theatre alongside a contemporary studio space. It is one of Nottingham’s best kept secrets and is a real gem of a theatre. A...

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
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
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
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
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

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
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
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