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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.


Radio 3

Foden's RNCM performance on Radio 3

March 13, 2025
BBC Radio 3's 'In Concert' series will feature Foden's recent performance at the RNCM International Brass Band Festival with soloist Tim De Maeseneer.


FODEN'S

Foden's return home in time for Euro travels

March 07, 2025
The newly crowned North West Regional Champions have returned to a new 'old' home in time to prepare for their European trip to Stavanger.


Foden's

Foden's enjoy another Armagh visit

February 05, 2025
Foden's make their 24th visit to Armagh to inspire players and entertain audiences.


Michael Fowles

2025 RNCM International Brass Band Festival: Interview with Michael Fowles

January 16, 2025
We speak to the Foden's MD about the works that the Sandbach Band will feature in their forthcoming RNCM International Brass Band Festival appearance.


Lions Youth

Foden's stars boost Lions national challenge

January 15, 2025
The musical connection between Foden's Band and the Lions Youth organisation has been at work to boost National Youth preparations.


Fodens Band

World Rankings — End of year update

January 03, 2025
A year in review as Foden's cling to the top spot for a second year in a row whilst Treize Etoiles and Flowers power up the rankings list in a remarkable 2024 contesting season.


Awards

Rolfe and Iles claim Foden's awards

December 14, 2024
Andy Rolfe and Sam Iles take home the Bandsman of the Year and Player of the Year awards with the world's number 1 ranked band.


Fodens

Foden's look to secure new home in heart of community

December 07, 2024
Although they are in need of a new home in 2025, the Foden's Band is confident it can overcome the challenges to remain in the heart of Sandbach.


So precious an experience for conductor competition winner with Foden's

October 12, 2024
So Matsukawa, has described working and conducting Foden's Band as a truly precious musical experience.


Hindmarsh

Hindmarsh acclaim for Arnold release

September 24, 2024
Foden's recent Malcolm Arnold CD release has gained further critical acclaim.


Jens and So

Foden's adds to the ranks ahead of National challenge

September 23, 2024
Foden's will be joined trumpet star Jens Lindemann and conductor So Matsukawa for their traditional pre-national concert at Regent Hall.




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


Duncan A. Beckley

BA, MA
Conductor, adjudicator, band trainer and teacher


               

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