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Howard Snell

Snell makes honorary return to Foden's

February 18, 2026
One of the iconic figures in Foden's Band history has become a Honorary Vice President.


Fodens

RNCM International Brass Band Festival concerts on wobplay

February 03, 2026
Foden's opening concert of a memorable weekend in Manchester can now be enjoyed on the Wobplay.com media platform — with others to follow.


Cope

4BR Wednesday interview with Clare Cope

January 21, 2026
4BR talks to the award winning composer ahead of the world premiere of his work, 'The Green Chapel' at the RNCM International Brass Band Festival in Manchester.


Fodens Percussion

Foden's make percussion link with Adams

January 16, 2026
The Foden's percussion team with make an Adams sound in the future after the band enter into a partnership link with leading manufacturer.


Fodens

Foden's set for January Area workshops

December 24, 2025
If you need some extra inspiration ahead of the Areas this year — then Foden's continue to help.


Mike Eccles

Eccles returns to Foden's

December 21, 2025
Mike Eccles returns to Foden's Band to take the flugel horn seat.


Fodens Presentation

Foden's round off year with awards and goodbyes

December 16, 2025
The North West Regional Champion has rounded off a busy year by thanking its supporters, partners and players who have given outstanding commitment.


Fodens

Foden's welcome percussion addition

November 26, 2025
Ollie Jackson joins the percussion ranks at Foden's Band


Fodens

Early Area success for Foden's

November 26, 2025
Over 100 performers have already benefitted from some early Area test-piece insight and help from Foden's Band players.


Paul Mealor

Foden's to premiere new Paul Mealor work at leading festival

October 28, 2025
Foden's will give the world premiere of 'Tranquil Abiding' at St Asaph Cathedral as part of the North Wales International Music Festival.


Fodens

Intense response to Area sections with Foden's

October 16, 2025
There is still time to get in some intensive 2026 Area sectional work with Foden's Band.


Foden

Foden's set for Regent Hall preview ahead of Albert Hall challenge

October 05, 2025
Foden's Band will be joined by Mike Lovatt for their traditional Regent Hall pre-National preview next weekend.


Fodens Youth BAND

Foden's Youth ready for new term start

September 26, 2025
The latest intake of Foden's Youth Band players will meet for the first time in October.


Fodens

Foden's regional reach out for 2026

September 17, 2025
If you want some of the Foden's Area Championship winning formula to rub off on you, then why not sign up for some early test-piece prep.


Fodens

Foden's to make Citadel link

September 10, 2025
Foden's will share the stage with Birmingham Citadel Band as both ensembles return to the centre of Brum for a joint concert.


Ashley DIXON

Ashley's life affirming donation

September 02, 2025
The Foden's baritone player Ashley Dixon has donated her life giving stem cells to help a father of two children.


Fodens Youth

New term for new intake at Foden's Youth

September 02, 2025
The Foden's Youth Band will be looking to attract lots of new recruits for an academic year of great music making.


Fodens

Regular Armagh break for Foden's

August 28, 2025
Members of Foden's Band have enjoyed their regular musical trip to Armagh.


FodensLovatt

Lovatt joins Foden's for Regent Hall pre-National concert

July 19, 2025
Trumpet star Mike Lovatt will reconnect with Foden's Band for their pre-National preview concert at Regent Hall.


Foden's Armagh

Foden's stars to lead in Armagh once again

June 28, 2025
Players from Foden's Band will continue to help inspire players of all ages and abilities in Armagh in August.


Foden's

Foden's siblings in Harmony in Hanley

June 19, 2025
The Foden's senior and youth ensembles will join with vocal forces for a concert in Hanley.


Wychavon

Joint enterprise boost thanks to Foden's and Wychavon

May 26, 2025
A joint collaboration between the Wychavon Festival of Brass and Foden's Band has boosted the inspiration levels for young players.


Fodens and chets

Foden's inspire next Chet's generation

May 24, 2025
A collaboration between Foden's Band and Chetham's School of Music in Manchester showcased brass band talent.


Fodens

Foden's free masterclass closing date looms

April 29, 2025
The free masterclass day partnership between Wychavon Festival of Brass and Foden's Band is fast approach — so be quick to sign up.


Fodens

Foden's to preview Euro challenge

April 26, 2025
England's representatives in Stavanger will be giving their supporters a preview of their musical challenge.




Youth Champs

Birmingham hosts National Youth Championships

March 28 • If you are anywhere near Birmingham today, get along and enjoy plenty of fantastic brass band performers.


Withington

Withington returns to Grimethorpe

March 28 • Allan Withington will lead Grimethorpe Colliery at the British Open and Albert Hall National Final, as contesting connection with Carlton Main comes to an end.


Adams

Trombone stars add to Adams artist line-up

March 28 • Tom Challinor and Jonathan Pippen have become Adams Artists.


Welcome

Warm welcome for Lawson at Welsh champion

March 28 • It's a been a long journey to get to his first rehearsal for Kyle Lawson at Cory — and its straight into concert action too.


Brass Bands England - 2026 National Youth Brass Band Championships

Saturday 28 March • King Edward's School, Edgbaston Park Road, Birmingham B15 2UA


The Hepworth Band - Slaithwaite Philharmonic Orchestra

Saturday 18 April • Huddersfield Town Hall HD1 2TA


Contest: Whit Friday March Contests

Friday 29 May • Saddleworth & Tameside OL3


The Hepworth Band - Brassband Burgermusik Luzern

Saturday 30 May • Dewsbury Minster, Vicarage Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire WF12 8DD


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Friday 5 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Chinnor Silver

March 27 • We are a friendly progressive 1st Section band who need a couple of seats filled.. Bb BASS and PERCUSSIONIST are on our wanted list so if you are looking for a new banding challenge get in contact. We rehearse on Wednesdays and have good realistic diary.


Newport Borough Brass Band

March 27 • After a respectable 4th place in the 2nd Section at the Welsh Area Contest, we are looking for FRONT ROW CORNET (position negotiable) 1st BARITONE, 2ND TROMBONE and Bb BASS players to come and join us on our journey under the baton of Martin McHale BEM.


East London Brass

March 27 • PERCUSSION - ELB are the look out for a percussionist to complement our existing section. We have a sensible diary of contests and concerts and are ambitious to keep progressing as a band.


Alan Widdop


Conductor, Brass teacher, Adjudicator (ABBA)


               

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