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Last chance to get Foden's entry in

If you want to compete at the Foden's Solo Competition then you need to get your entry in as soon as possible.

Fodens
  There is still an opportunity to get your entry in for the Foden's Solo Competition.

Final preparations are now being made for the annual Foden's Solo Competition, which is to be held at Sandbach School on the 29th October.

Now regarded as the biggest and most prestigious event of its kind in the UK, it offers numerous awards and prizes, with news that Prof John Wallace CBE and a Vice-President of Foden's, Brian Kingsley and Besson artist Dewi Griffiths will adjudicate the various sections.

Closing date

Players from all corners of the globe compete at the event, with applicants reminded that the closing date for all entries is the 18th September.

To help promote the contest Foden's have produced a promotional video via a successful application to Arts Council England through 'Grants for the Arts' for their 'Three Year Strategic Music and Audience Development Plan 2016-2019'.

Players from all corners of the globe compete at the event, with applicants reminded that the closing date for all entries is the 18th September4BR

Apply now

Enquiries and applications to compete should be made to Fiona Rolfe at: Fiona-rolfe@hotmail.co.uk

Find out more:
https://youtu.be/dTHgQg-jEtU

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