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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.


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.




4BR Review

4BR Review — A look back at the RNCM International Brass Band Festival and more

January 28 • Join Iwan and Chris on Thursday evening for a look back at the RNCM Festival as well as looking forward to the Norwegian Nationals in Bergen and more...


Simone Rebello

4BR interview with Simone Rebello

January 28 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox caught up with Simone Rebello to find out more about the forthcoming RNCM Day of Percussion.


Ulf Rosenberg

4BR interview with EBBA President Ulf Rosenberg

January 28 • 4BR speaks to the EBBA President after the announcement that the 2028 European Championships will not take place in England.


rps aWARDS

Shepherd Group join Moore on RPS shortlist

January 28 • The Shepherd Group and conductor Sean Chandler have nominated for the RPS 'Inspiration Award' — and the banding movement can help them win it with their votes.


Dobcross Silver Band - Whitburn Band

Sunday 1 February • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Friday 6 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Saturday 7 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Friday 27 February • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Oompah Brass XXL

Friday 27 February • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Dodworth Colliery MW Brass Band

January 28 • Principal Cornet vacancy after March 2026. Our current player has asked for a very special 80th birthday present, a new player so that he can retire!. . Flexible rehearsal arrangements to support a good band - home life balance


Chinnor Silver

January 27 • Our COMMUNITY BAND is meeting again on Monday (2nd) 11 am and we would welcome any players who would like to join us for a friendly,relaxed rehearsal.. All abilities are welcome with a liking for cake and coffee. Blowing with us doesnt impact your no1 band


Cambrian Brass

January 24 • We are a friendly, inclusive and hard-working brass band, welcoming players of all ages and abilities. We are particularly keen to fill our Soprano Cornet, Flugelhorn and EEb Bass positions.


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