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ilkinson

Friday interview with Mark Wilkinson

February 25, 2022
On the eve of the Regional Championships we talk to 2022 Iles Medal recipient, Mark Wilkinson of Foden's Band


EYBB

European youth to link up with Foden's

February 24, 2022
The European Youth Brass Band will perform with Foden's Band in a concert prelude to the competitive at the European Championships in Birmingham.


Fodens

Foden's on Gard to bag partnership

January 28, 2022
The National Champion has continued its partnership link with Gardbags.


Foden

Foden's seek new players

January 07, 2022
National champion looks to inspire the next generation of musical talent in their ranks.


Band of the Year

2021 4BR Band of the Year

December 25, 2021
The National Champion Foden's retains its 4BR Band of the Year accolade.


aWARDS

2021 4BR Contest Performance of the Year

December 25, 2021
Foden's memorably heroic performances of Bruce Broughton's National Final test-piece claims the 'Contest Performance of the Year' accolade.


Postcode

Postcode bonus for National Champion

December 24, 2021
The Foden's Band has been successful with an application to the 'People's Postcode Trust' to fund their latest initiative.


Curtin

Curtin goes Dutch with Adams link

December 16, 2021
The Foden's euphonium star has become an Adams Brass Artist.


Fodens

Accolades to Foden's trio

December 15, 2021
Gary Curtin, Richard Poole and Mark Landon are honoured by the National Champions.


Fodens Pub

Festive cheer from Foden's

November 24, 2021
Three classic Christmas carols in fantastic new arrangements from John Barber and Foden's Band.


mercer

Foden's make official Mercer & Barker link

November 13, 2021
The National Champion has announced its partnership with mouthpiece maker Mercer & Barker.


Elgar

Elgar volumes added to wobplay.com platform

November 06, 2021
Two seminal recordings of the music of Edward Elgar have been added to the Wobplay.com recording platform.


Fodens

Foden's looking for eager Explorers

October 28, 2021
The National Champion is looking to help youngsters gain an 'Explore Arts Award'.


Brass in Concert

The Entertainers are coming...

October 25, 2021
The countdown is on for the Brass in Concert Championships — with brilliant entertainment guaranteed


Littlemore

Foden's to mark Littlemore banding contribution

October 17, 2021
The contribution made by Allan Littlemore to the banding movement and to Foden's and Leyland Bands will be marked in a special concert in Sandbach later today.


Foden's Band

World Rankings — October update

October 13, 2021
The Band Supplies — 4barsrest.com World Rankings have finally returned after a break of over 18 months due to the Covid-19 Pandemic.


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.




Spring Festival

Venues and dates for 2027 & 2028 Spring Festival announced

July 1 • Town Hall Birmingham and the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire will host the 2027 and 2028 British Open Spring Festival contests as long term plans are put in place following feedback.


Cory

Cory set for Tibetan title challenge in Kerkrade

June 30 • The Welsh champion will head to the World Music Contest armed with a third adventure of Tintin courtesy of the pseudonym inspired Paul Raphael.


Score

Kapitol looking for York judges...

June 30 • Kapitol Promotions and the Association of Brass Band Adjudicators are looking for people to start their judging journey in York in September.


IBBSS

IBBSS Gala Concert to round off Swansea week

June 30 • There will be a Gala Concert packed with performers and stars to enjoy in Swansea at the end of July to close this year's International Brass Band Summer School course.


Regent Hall Concerts - Central Band of the RAF

Thursday 2 July • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Air Force Squadronaires

Friday 3 July • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Brass - Living Lines

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


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Sunday 5 July • St Alfege Church . Greenwich Church Street. London SE10 9BJ


Regent Brass - Brass on the Grass

Wednesday 22 July • The College Garden, Westminster Abbey, Deans Yard, London SW1P 3PA


Marconi Brass

June 30 • We are a friendly, ambitious Second Section band in Rochester, aiming for promotion to the First Section under MD Jonathan Crowhurst. We have a busy concert calendar across Kent and are seeking a BBb Bass and two Cornet players (positions negotiable).


Cambrian Brass

June 29 • We are always happy to hear from anyone interested in joining our friendly, supportive band - whether you are returning to banding, looking for a new challenge, or moving to Aberystwyth for university.


Hucknall and Linby Mining Community Brass Band

June 29 • PERCUSSIONIST: DRUM KIT - Nottinghamshire based 1st section band. We are a youthful, welcoming band and would love to hear from you. We rehearse Thursday evenings and have a well balanced schedule of concerts and competitions.


Andreas Kratz

Mus.B (hons)
Conductor, Adjudicator, Teacher


               

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