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| Price | Parental contribution of £750, remissions available for low income families |
| Venue | Brittany, France |
| Booking link | forms.office.com/e/4HDTRwPjZq |
Originally planned as a trip for members of Devon Youth Choir, Devon Youth Chamber Brass, Devon County Youth Brass Band, we’re opening up this exciting opportunity to ALL intermediate and advanced young singers and instrumentalists (band or orchestral instruments) of secondary school age (11–18) in July 2026. You don’t need to already be part of a Hub-supported activity or County Group to take part – a tour choir and band/orchestra will be formed out of those that sign up, and if you can sing and play an instrument, you can do both!
This promises to be a memorable and enriching experience for all of the young musicians involved offering them the opportunity to:
- Perform in beautiful concert venues across Brittany
- Collaborate and bond with fellow young musicians
- Immerse themselves in French culture and hospitality
- Grow musically and personally through travel and performance
Working with OneStage Specialist Concert Tours (ABTA and ATOL registered), we will travel by executive coach and ferry, staying half-board at the welcoming Ethic Etapes Youth Hostel in St Malo. The itinerary includes three concerts, cultural excursions, and time to enjoy the Breton landscape. Travel will be Plymouth–Roscoff outbound and Cherbourg–Poole return, with onward coach to Exeter.
While the itinerary is still being finalised and may be subject to change, our current plan is to depart on the morning of Friday 17 July and return late on Tuesday 21 July. Although these dates fall within the official school term, we understand that many schools are choosing to conclude the academic year earlier than the dates set by Local Authorities. Where absence from school is required, we will write to your Headteacher to request this, but you will need to follow your school’s normal process. The tour will be fully supervised by experienced staff, following Devon County Council’s safeguarding and educational visit procedures.
Please note that the total cost for the tour is £750. This includes travel, half board accommodation, and all excursions, and can be as lump sum or in instalments. If your family is experiencing financial difficulties and you believe cost will be a barrier to your child’s participation, please contact us to discuss your situation.