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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.


mid winter

Players enjoy Mid Winter pep from Foden's trio

February 28, 2024
Michael Fowles, Gary Curtin and Mark Wilkinson helped give 65 players a great musical uplift at their recent SWBBA Mid Winter workshop weekend.


Fodn

Foden's enjoy Armagh return

February 15, 2024
A well fed Foden's Band certainly enjoyed their most recent trip to Armagh to meet up with old and new friends.


unibrass

Foden's and Fountain confirm UniBrass Gala Concert sets

February 09, 2024
The British Open and Brass in Concert champion and LSO Principal trumpet James Fountain confirm their sets for the UniBrass Gala Concert next weekend.


Foden's

Foden's RNCM performance now on Wobplay

February 06, 2024
Foden's absorbing fusion of musical flavours to open the 2024 RNCM International Brass Band Festival can now be enjoyed again and again...


Wilfred Heaton

Heaton Legacy documentary released

January 26, 2024
The remarkable life and music of composer Wilfred Heaton is explored in a new documentary release by Paul Hindmarsh and Foden's Band.


UniBrass

Fountain and Foden's headline UniBrass Gala Concert

January 18, 2024
The principal trumpet of the London Symphony Orchestra and the world's number 1 ranked band will provide the Gala Concert entertainment at this year's UniBrass Championships.


Fodens

Foden's Youth look forward to exciting 2024

January 08, 2024
The talented youngsters of the Foden's Youth Band have plenty to look forward to this year — and there is a great opportunity to be a part of it.


Fodens

Foden's set to enjoy new HaBiT in Towcester

January 06, 2024
The British Open and Brass in Concert Champion will head to Towcester for the outreach day.


Paul Mealor

Sovereign recognition for Mealor

December 31, 2023
Composer Paul Mealor has been appointed a Lieutenant of the Royal Victoria Order — a personal gift from King Charles III.


Awards

2023 4BR Player of the Year

December 25, 2023
The breathtakingly brilliant euphonium star Gary Curtin is the 4BR Player of the Year


Awards

2023 4BR Contest Performance of the Year

December 25, 2023
Foden's winning performance at the British Open Championship takes the honours.


Foden's

Awards and treats for Foden's patrons and players

December 19, 2023
Mike Warriner, Terri Yates and Gary Curtin receive well deserved recognition at Foden's annual Christmas Concert.


Fodens

Extra GARD protection for Foden's

December 17, 2023
The bass team at Foden's will gain extra protection thanks to their partnership link with GARDBags.


Fodens VAT

Foden's welcome VAT approach

November 02, 2023
Foden's have made a new business partnership connection with a VAT & Customs consultancy firm.




Edward Gregson

Gregson performances continue at presto rate

August 11 • The 80th anniversary celebrations of the music of Edward Gregson continues around the UK, Europe and the USA.


Pontypridd

Successful mark for Pontypridd Festival

August 11 • An increase in local town centre footfall and positive feedback has come from a report on the inaugural Pontypridd Brass Band Festival.


Will Everitt

National Youth Band to explore jazzy enclosures

August 8 • Will Everitt's explorations on a small jazz enclosure will bring a different feel to the music provided by the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain in London this weekend.


Kapitol

Albert Hall change followed consultation

August 8 • Kapitol Promotions confirm that the decision to reverse the automatic qualification numbers to the Albert Hall Final came after engagement with stakeholders and National Forum.


The Lindley Band - Parp and a Pint

Wednesday 6 August • 14a Holly Bank Road. Lindley. Huddersfield . West Yorkshire HD3 3 JE


Cheltenham Silver Band - Brass (and percussion) and Beer

Friday 8 August • St. Barnabas Church Hall, Orchard Way, Cheltenham GL51 7JY


Cheltenham Silver Band - Brass (and percussion) and Beer

Friday 15 August • St. Barnabas Church Hall, Orchard Way, Cheltenham, GL51 7JY GL52 7JY


Cheltenham Silver Band - Brass (and percussion) and Beer

Friday 22 August • St. Barnabas Church Hall, Orchard Way, Cheltenham, GL51 7JY GL51 7JY


Haverhill Silver Band - East Anglian Beer & Cider Festival

Sunday 24 August • St Edmundsbury Cathedral, Bury St Edmunds IP33 1QX


Ilkeston Brass

August 9 • Ilkeston Brass need a new MD! We are a 4th section band based in SE Derbyshire with a strong community presence. We have empty seats in the cornet section but a core of committed players fighting to keep the band going.


Shirley Band

August 9 • The Shirley Band invite applications for the position of MUSICAL DIRECTOR. Due to relocation, we now seek a Musical Director to maintain a high standard of playing and to produce varied programmes for our sell-out concert series together with contests.


Mereside Brass

August 7 • MERESIDE BRASS have vacancies for PERCUSSION players. We are a friendly 4th Section band with a sensible calendar of jobs and socials. It would be great to hear from you if you would like to join the band or if you could help out when needed for concerts.


Nicholas B. Hudson

FTCL LGSMD (Hons)
Musician | Trombonist | Educator


               

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