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Foden's to swing it again with Ford

Foden's will renew their swing time musical partnership with big band singer Matt Ford this weekend.

Matt Ford
  Foden's will once again team up with the celebrated big band singer Matt Ford

Foden's will team up once again this weekend with the brilliant show band singer Matt Ford.

The duo has made a huge impact with their musical partnership, with his event on Sunday 10th June (2.00pm) at the Lowther Pavilion in Lytham St Annes bringing the audience a 'Salute to Sinatra and Swing Legends.'

First in series

The concert is the first in a series of events together that will see the duo perform at Gawsworth Hall, Macclesfield (12th August), The Sage Gateshead (17th November) and Clonter Opera, Congleton(15th December).

All details are available at: www.fodensband.co.uk

We are thrilled to be linking up with Matt again, especially as he's in so much demand across the worldJohn Barber

Thrilled

Speaking ahead of the tour Foden's John Barber told 4BR: "We are thrilled to be linking up with Matt again, especially as he's in so much demand across the world.

His performances with the likes of the John Wilson, Halle, Philharmonia, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic, CBSO and Syd Lawrence Orchestras have made him an essential 'must see' attraction, and we're delighted that these concerts will feature a number of new arrangements arranged especially for Foden's and Matt."

Find out more

To find out more about the Lowther Pavilion event, check out this special video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGqlq-w6JL0

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