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Foden's team up with Ford for Big Band spectacular

Foden's have announced that they will be appearing alongside the renowned Big Band singer Matt Ford later this month — and yuo can enjoy a little taster too...

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  Fodens will be in concert with the acclaimed Big Band singer Matt Ford later this month

Foden's have announced that they will be appearing with singer Matt Ford at Clonter Opera in Congleton later this month.

The concert on the 16th December sees the band team up with the singer who has gained a huge fan base thanks to his critically acclaimed appearances with many of the world's leading Big Bands.

BBC Proms

He has been heard in action at the BBC Proms with the BBC Big Band as well as regular appearance with the John Wilson and Syd Lawrence Orchestras.

Band Manager Mark Wilkinson told 4BR: "The band will accompany Matt in 16 new arrangements by John Barber ranging from Michael Bubble through to Frank Sinatra and Christmas Favourites in what should be a fantastic entertaining evening."

Taster

To help promote the forthcoming concert Foden's have produced a video courtesy of a successful Arts Council England funding application in May.

https://youtu.be/8G6_mR1hq20

The band will accompany Matt in 16 new arrangements by John Barber ranging from Michael Bubble through to Frank Sinatra and Christmas Favourites in what should be a fantastic entertaining eveningFoden's Band

Book tickets

And you can ensure you get your tickets as Foden's have also linke dup with their partners at priorbooking.com

Go to:

https://www.priorbooking.com/e/a-swinging-christmas-featuring-fodens-band-and-matthew-ford

High profile

A company spokesperson added: "We are delighted to be working with Foden's Band and supporting this concert with Matt Ford. Our aim is to help bands grow their audience by make buying and selling tickets easier and more professional.

Working with high profile artists like Foden's and Matt is always a pleasure and for us is a great way to showcase the way any band can benefit by selling concert tickets online."

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