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fODENS

Steam, silver and success

October 08, 2021
Foden's Band enjoy worldwide media interest — but keep local traditions close at hand


Fodens

Foden's overwhelmed by worldwide messages

October 07, 2021
The new Champion Band of Great Britain has received hundreds of messages of congratulations from around the banding world.


Fodens

Heroic reflections with Russell Gray

October 07, 2021
4BR catches up with Foden's winning conductor to talk about his third National title success and how he approached the score to Bruce Broughton's test piece to do it with the band at the Albert Hall on the weekend.


Albert Hall Trophy

Report & Result: 2021 National Championships of Great Britain

October 02, 2021
On a contest day of challenges, Foden's deliver the winning Heroes performance to lift the National Trophy in London


Foden's

Social distancing option for Heroes

September 28, 2021
Foden's Regent Hall pre-National concert will have the option of audience social distancing.


Littlemore

Foden's to honour Littlemore memory

September 23, 2021
The contribution made by Allan Littlemore to the banding movement and to Foden's and Leyland Bands in particular will be marked next month in a special concert.


Howard

Musical tribute to mark Snell's 85th birthday

September 22, 2021
Two of the band's that have enjoyed a special musical relationship with Howard Snell have joined forces to wish him a wonderful 85th birthday.


Fodens

Foden's cancel 2021 solo competition

September 22, 2021
The return to live performances has meant a change in the schedule for the popular event which will return in person in 2022.


cATTANACH

Cattanach joins tuba artiste team at Mercer & Barker

September 06, 2021
The respected BBb tuba player Andy Cattanach will endorse the new MB5 model for the tuba player looking for the all round package.


Fodens

Foden's Youth set return

August 29, 2021
The Foden's Youth and Junior Bands will start to meet up again — and there is a great opportunity to be part of it.


Fodens

Foden's to provide Regent Hall National prelude

August 26, 2021
Foden's will showcase Bruce Broughton's 'Heroes' test-piece on the eve of the Albert Hall Final — accompanied by the composer.


Fodens

Heroes to get an early preview in London

July 26, 2021
Foden's Band will return to Regent Hall to preview the National test-piece alongside the composer in October.


Whit

Grand, Grand, Grand, Grand Whit Friday outcome by Foden's

July 10, 2021
The Foden's online Whit Friday contest raised over £4,000 for the two Whit Friday circuit organisers to help their efforts to return in 2022.


Matt Ford

Matt return for Foden's

June 29, 2021
Foden's Band will renew their musical partnership with big band singer Matt Ford next month to add a touch of Sinatra swing to their outdoor concert return.


Fodens

Foden's delighted by Whit Friday success and support

June 04, 2021
The Foden's online Whit Friday Championships certainly proved popular across the globe with competitors and viewers alike.


Michael Fowles

4BR Monday Interview with Michael Fowles

May 31, 2021
Looking back at the Foden's online Whit Friday online action with the judge who enjoyed listening to every performance from around the world.


Foden

Enjoy the Whit Friday action...

May 28, 2021
The Foden's Whit Friday competition can be enjoyed today and tomorrow...


The answers

4BR Whit Friday Quiz

May 28, 2021
If you listen and look closely you should be able to work out the identity of all 10 marches to win a selection box of 10 great vintage brass band CDs...


Fodens

Foden's Whit Friday draws

May 25, 2021
Find out where your favourite band has been drawn for the Foden's on-line event which takes place this Friday and Saturday — from 1 to 119...


Foden's Heritage

Heritage plans celebrated in Sandbach

May 14, 2021
Foden's will be using their latest Heritage Lottery Fund award to ensure their history isn't lost.


Fodens

Heritage boost for Foden's

May 10, 2021
Foden's gain further Heritage Lottery Funding with ambitious plans to celebrate and share their proud history with their local community.


Fodens

Record entry for Foden's on-line Whit Friday competitions

May 09, 2021
There will be a worldwide flavour to the march entertainment on offer at the forthcoming Foden's On-line Whit Friday events.


Mark Wilkinson

4BR Thursday Interview with Mark Wilkinson

April 22, 2021
4BR talks to Foden's Band Manager Mark Wilkinson to find out more about the worldwide response to their forthcoming online Whit Friday contest weekend and their plans to safeguard their musical future and recall their past.


Fodens

Foden's add publishing arm to musical portfolio

April 20, 2021
Foden's Band Publishing will see the North West Area champion promote and develop their own stable of in-house composers.


Fodens

Foden's launch 'PlayAlong' virtual resource

March 31, 2021
There is a great opportunity for young players to benefit from great virtual help from Foden's stars — and its all free.




Fodens

Foden's regional reach out for 2026

September 17 • 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.


Brighouse

Brighouse principal is lead off for Banding Together

September 17 • In a new PR profile initiative for the event, Tom Smith talks about his link to the National Championships at the Royal Albert Hall.


Norway

Concerto test for Norwegian elite

September 17 • Flavours of Rumba, Ravel and riotous ostriches courtesy of Derek Bourgeois will test the Elite Division contenders at the 2026 Norwegian National Championships.


National Championships

2026 Regional Championship test-piece announced

September 17 • Works by Martin Ellerby, Andrew Wainwright, Philip Harper, Gordon Langford and Eric Ball will test bands in their qualification bids for the Albert Hall and Cheltenham next year.


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


Dobcross Silver Band - Milnrow Band

Sunday 21 September • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Grenadier Guards Big Band

Friday 26 September • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Brass Bands England - The Brass Band Conference

Saturday 27 September • Redhills Durham Miners Hall, Durham DH1 4BE


Haverhill Silver Band

September 17 • Haverhill Silver Band (Championship Section) seeks a FRONT ROW CORNET (position negotiable). This is a superb opportunity to join East Anglia's premier brass band for the L&SC area contest, the Senior Cup, Whit Friday and beyond.


Cheltenham Silver Band

September 16 • Required:. Musical Director : Cheltenham Silver Academy Band Following the relocation of our current conductor we are looking for a progressive, passionate and dedicated individual to lead our Academy Band, and to support our continued improvement.


Chinnor Silver

September 16 • We need a Bass player (either Bb or Eb) and a percussionist to join our happy team! The band is promoted to the first section in 2026 and were also 2025 Second section National Finalists. We rehearse on Wednesday evenings in our own bandroom in Chinnor


Sam Fisher

BA (Hons), PGCE, Dip.ABRSM
Conductor, Adjudicator (AoBBA), Composer/Arranger, Cornet & Flugelhorn Soloist


               

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