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Foden's add Hirst expertise to their line-up

Foden's have announced that Carole Hirst has become the band's Strategic Arts Funding Advisor.

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  Foden's have announced that Carole Hirst will become their Strategic Arts Funding Advisor

Foden's has announced that Carole Hirst has become the North West Area champion's newly appointed 'Strategic Arts Funding Advisor'.

Leading

Regarded as a leading consultant in arts funding, Carole recently helped secure over £17,000 of 'Catalyst Funding' from Arts Council England to enhance the band's strategic organisation.

She previously led a successful £26,400 funding bid from the Heritage Lottery for a 'Heritage and Digital Project' and over £31,000 from Arts Council England for a 3 year strategic 'Music and Audience Development Plan.'

Pleased

Foden's Band Manager Mark Wilkinson told 4BR: "We are extremely pleased that Carole has accepted the role. Carole is a previous solo baritone player with us and fully understands our ambition and outlook. As the leading figure in her field we look forward to working on further projects with her."

Carole is a previous solo baritone player with us and fully understands our ambition and outlook. As the leading figure in her field we look forward to working on further projects with herMark Wilkinson

Close connection

In reply, Carole added: "I'm looking forward to returning to the Foden's fold. As a former player I've always kept a close connection to the band and it will give me great pride to be associated with them in this professional capacity."

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