In September 1997 a new sponsorship was negotiated with the French Instrument Company 'Antoine Courtois'. Ironically the band won the French Open Championships in 1998. Apart from Television and Radio appearance and a very busy domestic concert schedule the band has recently undertaken a number of tours in Scandinavia and Europe. Future plans for the year 2000 include trips to Holland, Flanders and Norway. On Saturday 16th October 1999 Fodens Courtois won the Boosey & Hawkes National Brass Band Championships for the twelfth time. The contest took place in the Royal Albert Hall, London.

The band is again proud to be associated with the Foden family with William and David Foden both becoming Honory Vice Presidents. The name of 'Fodens' can once again be included in the band's title.