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Foden's set for Peterborough debut

The National Champion will make its concert debut in Peterborough in September by linking up with local choirs.

Foden's
  Foden's will make their concert debut in the Cambridgeshire city in September

National Champion Foden's will appear in concert in Peterborough on Saturday 14th September, performing at the Cresset with the city's award-winning choirs Peterborough Male Voice Choir, Peterborough Voices and Peterborough Youth Choir.

It will be the band's first appearance in the Cambridgeshire city which has hosted brass band concerts over many years.

Directed by Russell Gray, the programme will include a number of the band's soloists as well as easy listening music to suit all tastes.

Tickets:

Tickets from £18.50 at the Cresset box office, by phone on 01733 265705, or at www.peterboroughsings.org.uk

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