*
banner

Foden's link up with Ford for double festive treat

National Champions to link up with big-band singer Matt Ford for a double dose of festive music making close to home.

Ford
  Matt Ford will be teaming up with Foden's for two performances on a single day

There will be an early festive treat for Foden's & Ford fans this weekend, as the acclaimed duo will be linking up once again for a concert appearance — this time entitled, 'Memories of Christmas'.

Matinee and evening bash

It's taking place on Saturday 15th December at the 400 seat Clonter Opera Theatre near Congleton (CW12 2LR) — and not just once either — but twice on the same day, with a matinee performance at 2.30pm followed by an evening bash at 7.30pm.

Busy time



Speaking about the concerts with the charismatic big-band singer, Foden's Band Manager Mark Wilkinson told 4BR: "We have a great relationship with Matt and being asked to provide two concerts on one day at such a busy time of the year shows just how it has caught the musical imagination of audiences as well as promoters.

We are now being asked to undertake more events throughout the UK — but this event is a wonderful way to round off our year close to home in this way with a programme of music that will appeal everyone."

We have a great relationship with Matt and being asked to provide two concerts on one day at such a busy time of the year shows just how it has caught the musical imagination of audiences as well as promotersMark Wilkinson

Stocking filler

And just in case members of the audience haven't yet got the ideal stocking filler, the band's new 'Memories of Christmas' CD, which has just been awarded Brass Band World's 'Christmas CD of the Year' will be on sale as well.

Tickets for the concert can be obtained via priorbooking.com or marklwilky@hotmail.com

Find out more

To find out more about the musical partnership go to:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f71XBSKOn9s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-bu5M-EY5VA

http://shop.fodensband.co.uk/

Become a supporter and help make our future secure.

4barsrest continues to be a proudly independent voice. There are no paywalls to overcome to be able to enjoy what we do to keep our journalism at the heart of the brass banding world. Support us with a one-off donation or subscribe from just £2.50 per month.

Support us    


nybbgb

NYBBGB Conductor finalists announced

December 5 • The quartet of conductors looking to claim the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain Young Conductors' Competition title have been confirmed.


Music

4BR Review — Episode 12

December 5 • Iwan Fox and Chris Thomas discuss if we are starting to see a change in the music being performed at at major contests, concerts and on recordings.


Thurcroft Welfare

Thurcroft honour stalwart trio

December 4 • Three remarkable servants of Thurcroft Welfare Band have been honoured for their decades of dedicated commitment.


Purcell Brass

Purcell Brass Experience aims to inspire the next generation of performers

December 4 • The UK's oldest specialist music school has announced the launch of its new Purcell Brass Experience — and its free.


Garforth Brass - Strawberry Fields Primary School

Friday 5 December • Garforth Methodist Church,. Church Lane,. Garforth,. Leeds LS25 1NW


The Hepworth Band - Christmas Brass & Voices

Saturday 6 December • Thornhill Parish Church, Dewsbury WF12 0JZ


Petworth Town Band - Petworth Town Band Christmas Event

Saturday 6 December • Petworth Town Centre GU28 OAD


Haverhill Silver Band - Family Christmas Concert

Sunday 7 December • Castle Manor Academy, Haverhill CB9 9JE


Petworth Town Band - PetworthTown Band Christmas Concert

Saturday 13 December • St Mary’s Church Petworth GU28 OAD


Thornton Cleveleys Band

December 5 • Thornton Cleveleys Band are welcoming applications for the position of musical director. We are a North West 3rd section band based just outside Blackpool.. We rehearse Monday and Thursday evenings 19:30-21:30. Well attended and only a couple of vacancies


Haverhill Silver Band

December 2 • Haverhill Silver Band seeks an Eb bass player to join us for the areas and beyond. This is your chance to join East Anglia's premier brass band and compete at the Senior Cup and Whit Friday, as well as performing in great concerts throughout the year!


Haverhill Silver Band

December 2 • Haverhill Silver Band seeks a flugel player to join us for the areas and beyond. This is your chance to join East Anglia's premier brass band and compete at the Senior Cup and Whit Friday, as well as performing in great concerts throughout the year!


James Garlick

BMus (Hons), QTS
Conductor, Band Trainer, Adjudicator, Tutor


               

 © 2025 4barsrest.com Ltd