News / Foden's
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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.
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
Social distancing option for Heroes
September 28, 2021
Foden's Regent Hall pre-National concert will have the option of audience social distancing.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Enjoy the Whit Friday action...
May 28, 2021
The Foden's Whit Friday competition can be enjoyed today and tomorrow...
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...
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...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Proactive media strategy pays off again for Foden's
February 22, 2021
North West band follows up Daily Telegraph photoshoot with a mini performance slot on Radio 5 Live...
Death of Allan Littlemore
February 20, 2021
The death has been announced of the hugely respected former Foden's and Leyland Band Manager, Allan Littlemore.
