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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.


Stabanger

Foden's focus on Stavanger

April 13, 2025
The English representatives are fully focused on getting to and winning the European Championship title in Stavanger.


RNCM

Foden's double RNCM repeat

March 26, 2025
The performance of Foden's Band at the RNCM International Brass Band Festival can now be enjoyed on repeat on both Wobplay.com and the BBC.


Radio 3

Foden's RNCM performance on Radio 3

March 13, 2025
BBC Radio 3's 'In Concert' series will feature Foden's recent performance at the RNCM International Brass Band Festival with soloist Tim De Maeseneer.


FODEN'S

Foden's return home in time for Euro travels

March 07, 2025
The newly crowned North West Regional Champions have returned to a new 'old' home in time to prepare for their European trip to Stavanger.


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.




4BR podcast

4BR British Open preview

September 2 • Join us on air on Wednesday evening to give us your views and opinions ahead of the 171st British Open Championships at Symphony Hall.


British Open

New additions to prize list at British Open

September 2 • The new champion will bag a record cash prize whilst a new cornet award adds to the individual accolades on offer at Symphony Hall this weekend.


Alexander Richter

Richter award for pioneering brass band advocacy

September 2 • Alexander Richter has been presented with the prestigious Eitelfriedrich-Thom Award.


Ashley DIXON

Ashley's life affirming donation

September 2 • The Foden's baritone player Ashley Dixon has donated her life giving stem cells to help a father of two children.


Contest: 171st British Open

Saturday 6 September • Broad Street, Birmingham. B1 2EA


Contest: Lower Sections 1-4 National Finals

Saturday 13 September • Cheltenham Racecourse, Evesham Road, Cheltenham GL50 4SH


Contest: Lower Sections 1-4 National Finals

Sunday 14 September • Cheltenham Racecourse, Evesham Road, Cheltenham. . *Please note as of 24th August 2023 the date is provisional according to Kapitol Promotions website GL50 4SH


Petworth Town Band - Petworth Town Band at Petworth Heritage weekend

Saturday 20 September • Centre of Petworth Town GU28 OAH


Cheltenham Silver Band - Holst Birthday Concert

Saturday 20 September • All Saints Church, All Saints Road, Pittville, Cheltenham GL52 2HG


Rushden Town Band

September 2 • 2nd Trombone position has become vacant as current holder off to University. Rehearsals Mondays and Wednesday at Rushden Hall. RTB is a friendly 1st Section band who have recently come back from their second tour abroad and also released their first CD.


Bilton Silver Rugby Band

September 2 • Are you moving to the West Midlands this autumn or possibly fancy a change of bandroom scenery? The band are looking to recruit an Eb bass and a Kit Percussionist to help us with our varied and ever expanding range of events.


Cross Keys Silver Band

September 2 • We're looking for a 2nd Trombone player to join a strong section in a 2nd Section band based in South Wales. We have a number of community engagements and contests lined up for the rest of the year and into 2026. Rehearsals are from 19:30 on Tuesdays.


Alex McGee

MA BMus PGCE
Conductor & Composer


               

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