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Foden's

Foden's enjoy another Armagh visit

February 05, 2025
Foden's make their 24th visit to Armagh to inspire players and entertain audiences.


Michael Fowles

2025 RNCM International Brass Band Festival: Interview with Michael Fowles

January 16, 2025
We speak to the Foden's MD about the works that the Sandbach Band will feature in their forthcoming RNCM International Brass Band Festival appearance.


Lions Youth

Foden's stars boost Lions national challenge

January 15, 2025
The musical connection between Foden's Band and the Lions Youth organisation has been at work to boost National Youth preparations.


Fodens Band

World Rankings — End of year update

January 03, 2025
A year in review as Foden's cling to the top spot for a second year in a row whilst Treize Etoiles and Flowers power up the rankings list in a remarkable 2024 contesting season.


Awards

Rolfe and Iles claim Foden's awards

December 14, 2024
Andy Rolfe and Sam Iles take home the Bandsman of the Year and Player of the Year awards with the world's number 1 ranked band.


Fodens

Foden's look to secure new home in heart of community

December 07, 2024
Although they are in need of a new home in 2025, the Foden's Band is confident it can overcome the challenges to remain in the heart of Sandbach.


So precious an experience for conductor competition winner with Foden's

October 12, 2024
So Matsukawa, has described working and conducting Foden's Band as a truly precious musical experience.


Hindmarsh

Hindmarsh acclaim for Arnold release

September 24, 2024
Foden's recent Malcolm Arnold CD release has gained further critical acclaim.


Jens and So

Foden's adds to the ranks ahead of National challenge

September 23, 2024
Foden's will be joined trumpet star Jens Lindemann and conductor So Matsukawa for their traditional pre-national concert at Regent Hall.


Fodens Youth Band

Foden's Youth looking for new intake

September 04, 2024
If you want to enjoy being part of Foden's Youth Band then why not sign up.


Foden's Band

World Rankings: August update

August 31, 2024
Foden's Band tops rankings after thrilling spring and summer contest season.


Fodens

Foden's prepare for South Korea

July 29, 2024
The British Open champion will soon head to South Korea to perform at the prestigious Jeju International Wind Ensemble Festival


Fodens

Foden's Arnold CD release now available

July 18, 2024
The much anticipated release from the British Open champion is now available from the Malcolm Arnold Society.


CD Arnold

Malcolm Arnold CD now available for pre-order

July 05, 2024
The eagerly anticipated new Foden's release of the music of Malcolm Arnold can now be pre-ordered prior to its release later this month.


Regent Hall

Foden's to give Dream preview ahead of Albert Hall

July 04, 2024
Foden's will once again provide the musical prelude to the Royal Albert Hall National Final.


Fodens

Jimmie Charles icon of Cheshire Life

July 03, 2024
The remarkable Foden's stalwart Jimmie Charles will soon find himself in select company in the pages of Cheshire Life magazine.


FodensJimmy

Musical tribute to Charles reign at Foden's

June 26, 2024
The 80th birthday of the great Jimmie Charles has been marked in music by Andy Scott and Foden's Band.


Jiommy Charles

Birthday celebration for Foden's stalwart

June 16, 2024
The remarkable Jimmy Charles of Foden's Band has celebrated his 80th birthday.


Fodens

Foden's double set for Stoke

June 06, 2024
There will be double helping of Foden's music making on show in Stoke later this month.


Whit Friday

Report & Results: 2024 Tameside Whit Friday

May 25, 2024
Foden's in Presidential form as they retain their Tameside Whit Friday hegemony with eight first prizes from the all important voters.


Fodens

Webb designed for Foden's

May 15, 2024
Oliver Webb has become the new second trombone at Foden's Band.


Fodens

World Rankings: April update

April 16, 2024
After a busy start to the contesting year, the first Band Supplies — 4barsrest World rankings update of the year sees Foden's sitting proudly at the top.


Elgar Festival

Elgar Festival trio to showcase major programmes

April 04, 2024
Foden's, Brighouse & Rastrick and Cory will provide major programmes of repertoire at the inaugural Elgar International Festival of Brass in June.


Foden

Free tickets on offer for Foden's

March 07, 2024
The British Open champion is offering free tickets for under 18's for their concert in Congleton later this month.


Pro Rege

Foden's Youth to welcome Dutch friends

March 06, 2024
Foden's Youth Band will welcome Pro Rege B Band from the Netherlands for a day of joint music making in April.




Test Pieces

4BR Area coverage

February 22 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox has confirmed a different approach to coverage of the Regional Championship events.


Blackpool

North West Area line-ups

February 21 • The bands will put their final preparations in place ahead of their performances in Blackpool on Sunday.


John Wallace

Wallace presented with SBBA Outstanding Achievement Award

February 21 • John Wallace CBE has been presented with the 'Outstanding Achievement Award' by the Scottish Brass Band Association.


rooms4grous

Look ahead to Cheltenham and London with rooms4groups

February 21 • The hotel accommodation specialists are waiting your call if you get the nod form teh judges at Blackpool this weekend...


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal College of Music Sackbut Ensemble

Friday 21 February • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Welsh Guards

Friday 21 February • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Newstead Brass - Midlands Championships Preview Evening

Sunday 23 February • Summit Centre . Kirkby in Ashfield . Nottinghamshire NG17 7LL


Contest: North West Regional Championships

Sunday 23 February • Winter Gardens Complex, Church Street, Blackpool FY1 1HU


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Friday 28 February • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Reading Spring Gardens Brass Band

February 20 • Reading Band still needs LOWER BRASS for the 4th section contest at Stevenage on Saturday 15th March! Rehearsals in Woodley (RG5) on Thursday evenings.


Boarshurst Silver Band

February 17 • Boarshurst Silver Band, NW Championship Section, requires a BBb player, flugel, and front row cornet player. Under MD Jamie Prophet, the band have an ambitious and varied calendar for 2025, including NW Area, Spring Festival and Whit Friday.


Mid Rhondda Band

February 14 • Mid Rhondda Band are looking for the following players : Front Row Cornet, Solo Trombone, Eb Bass, Kit and Tuned Percussionists. The band will be competing in the 3rd Section at the Welsh Area. Contest & concert engagements in the diary for 2025


Kevin Wadsworth


Conductor, adjudicator, teacher (ABBA)


               

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