Queen’s 2026 Brass and Dance Tour to Corfu was an unforgettable experience for our 32 pupils, bringing together outstanding musical performances, cultural exchange and a shared passion for music and dance.
Throughout the week, pupils performed five fantastic concerts, entertained audiences across the island and embraced the opportunity to represent Queen’s on an international stage. It was a tour filled with memorable moments, new experiences and achievements of which we are incredibly proud.
One of the standout moments of the tour was the opportunity to perform on National Greek Television, with the broadcast reaching audiences across more than 160 Greek islands. This was an extraordinary platform for our young musicians and dancers to showcase their talents and share the spirit of Queen’s with audiences far beyond Corfu.
Closer to home, our five performances in Corfu Old Town attracted more than 1,000 people throughout the week. Our pupils brought tremendous energy, enthusiasm and professionalism to every performance, receiving a wonderfully warm response from local audiences.
We were particularly honoured to have the Deputy Mayor of Culture for Corfu host our events. Following the tour, he extended a very special invitation, assuring us that Queen’s will always be welcome back on the island!
The tour offered much more than the opportunity to perform. Corfu has a remarkable musical heritage, renowned for its Philharmonic Orchestras, community brass bands and tradition of providing free music education.
Our pupils had the opportunity to meet and connect with local musicians and dancers, gaining a fascinating insight into the island’s musical traditions and the important role that music plays within its communities.
A highlight was a traditional Corfiot dance workshop, where our dancers learned some of the island’s own dance steps and experienced its cultural traditions first-hand. Away from the performances, a boat trip to the beautiful islands of Paxos and Anti Paxos provided a wonderful opportunity to explore more of the stunning Greek coastline and enjoy some time together.
An important part of the tour was also supporting the future of music at Queen’s. Through fundraising during our performances, pupils and staff raised an incredible £450+ for the Queen’s Brass Bursary Fund.
This achievement reflects the generosity and community spirit of our pupils, who were keen to use their talents not only to entertain audiences but also to help create opportunities for future generations of young musicians at the school.
Beyond the concerts and cultural activities, the tour provided an invaluable opportunity for pupils to develop their confidence, independence, resilience and teamwork. They embraced every challenge and opportunity, from performing on national television to learning about a different musical culture and representing their school with pride.
We are incredibly proud of all 32 pupils who took part. Their talent, hard work, enthusiasm and professionalism made the Corfu Brass and Dance Tour 2026 such a special experience. Throughout the week, they were outstanding ambassadors for Queen’s, demonstrating the very best of our school community.
A huge thank you goes to all the staff, families, supporters and, of course, our wonderful hosts in Corfu, whose generosity and support helped make this extraordinary tour possible.