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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.


Foden's Band with Russell Gray

World Rankings: October update

October 25, 2023
Foden's takes the number 1 spot following its runner-up result at the Nationals.


Foden

Foden's buzzing ahead of Albert Hall defence

October 12, 2023
Foden's has launched its latest community outreach project with a musical link to the over 50s.


Fodens

Foden's head to Regent Hall before National assault

October 10, 2023
The defending National Champion will one again appear at Regent Hall as they look to claim a National hat-trick on Edward Gregson's 'Of Men and Mountains'.


Foden's Band celebrating

World Rankings: September update

September 16, 2023
Foden's edge closer to number 1 spot following their impressive victory in Birmingham last weekend.


British Open

Report & Result: 2023 British Open Championship

September 09, 2023
Foden's delivers an appropriately scorching account of Sand and Stars to win the 169th British Open title at a sun cooked Symphony Hall.


Russell Gray

Interview with Russell Gray

September 08, 2023
We catch up with the Scottish conductor as he seeks to claim his first British Open title and looks forward to becoming a 'Pops' star in Minneapolis.


Fodens Youth Band

Foden's Youth ready for new season with new players

September 07, 2023
Youngsters wishing to apply to be part of the Foden's Youth Band will have plenty to look forward to over the coming year.




Gray

Tributes for Gray as conductor announces Eccles departure

March 31 • Thanks and best wishes as 16 year partnership between Mareika Gray and Eccles Borough comes to an end.


Brass Band Week

Banding campaigns return this summer

March 31 • Brass Band Week and Proms in the Park return this Summer — so make sure you reach out and connect with your local communities.


gALASHILS

Report & Results: 2026 SBBA Solo & Ensemble Championships

March 31 • There was a fantastic day of competitive solo and ensemble action to enjoy at Bellshill Salvation Army Centre.


BBW

March Edition of Brass Band World magazine out now

March 31 • The latest edition of the leading brass band magazine is now out — packed with interviews, articles, reviews and news...


The Hepworth Band - Slaithwaite Philharmonic Orchestra

Saturday 18 April • Huddersfield Town Hall HD1 2TA


Regent Brass - Woodbridge Excelsior Band and Russell Gray

Saturday 9 May • The Salvation Army (Regent Hall), Oxford Street, London W1C 2DJ


Contest: Whit Friday March Contests

Friday 29 May • Saddleworth & Tameside OL3


The Hepworth Band - Brassband Burgermusik Luzern

Saturday 30 May • Dewsbury Minster, Vicarage Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire WF12 8DD


Regent Brass - Living Lines

Sunday 5 July • St Saviour's, Pimlico, St.George's Square, Pimlico, London SW1V 3QW


Thornton Cleveleys Band

March 31 • MD VACANCY. Are you the missing piece to our FULL BAND?. We are a NW 3rd section band looking for our new MD. We are based just outside of Blackpool close to the M55 motorway. Mon+Thurs rehearsals.


St John's Band (Mossley)

March 29 • BBb BASS player required following our 4th place at the North West regionals. We are a friendly, welcoming 4th section band based in Tameside, Greater Manchester and we rehearse on Tuesday and Thursday evenings in Mossley.


St John's Band (Mossley)

March 29 • SOLO CORNET players required (position negotiable) following our 4th place at the North West regionals. We are a friendly, welcoming 4th section band based in Tameside, Greater Manchester and we rehearse on Tuesday and Thursday evenings in Mossley.


Paul Andrews


Conductor, Band trainer, Adjudicator, Instrument Repairer - Brasstoff


               

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