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Foden's Band

Over 120 years of musical excellence

Welcome to the Foden's Band Website

Foden's Band was formed in 1902 as part of the Foden's Motor Works.

The band have been based in Sandbach, Cheshire since its formation and are the current 'Number 1 ranked Brass Band in the World'

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7:30pm Concert - RNCM

7:30pm CD Recording - Sandbach

12pm Concert - Armagh - Northern Ireland

Burton upon Trent 15th February 2026

By Mark Wilkinson • January 14, 2026

Foden's return to Burton-upon-Trent and its' spectacular town hall for an afternoon concert showcasing their award winning Entertainment set 'Exodus : Moses in Egypt' and World Class soloists in a programme with music to suit all tastes! Burton Town Hall Sunday 15th February, 2026 2pm www.burtontownhall.co.uk/events/ or 01283 508100

Professor John Wallace CBE (1949–2026)

By Mark Wilkinson • January 14, 2026

Foden’s are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Professor John Wallace CBE (1949–2026), a towering figure in the brass world. John’s lifelong commitment to brass music, his artistry, and his inspirational leadership enriched our community, and we are proud to have counted him as a Vice‑President of the band. His passion for excellence and his generosity of spirit touched countless musicians and audiences alike. We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family and to all whose lives were shaped by his remarkable contribution to brass music.

2026 RNCM International Brass Band Festival

By Mark Wilkinson • January 12, 2026

Preparations are well underway for Foden's Band appearance at this years Brass Band Festival at the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester, with their opening performance of the festival taking place on Friday 23rd January at 7:30pm! Heartwarming melodies infused with lyrical lines and bright fanfares in Thomas Doss 'A Fanfare of Bells' mark the opening of this concert, setting the stage for an RNCM International Brass Brand Festival commission and world premiere, Claire Cope’s 'The Green Chapel', featuring Bones Apart Trombone Quartet. Next, a piece by the Band’s Artistic Director, Paul Mealor, offers a meditative journey shaped by his walks in the natural landscapes of North Wales. Each movement draws on a line from James Agee’s poem Sure on this Shining Night, bringing the first half of the concert to a contemplative close. Paul Hindmarsh’s brass band arrangement of Britten’s 'Prelude and Courtly Dances from Gloriana' opens the second half and paves the way for a newly re-scored version of Edmund Rubbra’s 'Variations on the Shining River', inspired by a nighttime walk along the River Ness in Scotland. Concluding the evening, Foden's will perform Philip Sparke’s 'Partita' – written in 1989 as a commission for Norway’s renowned Eikanger-Bjørsvik Musikklag. Tickets are available directly from the RNCM website, by visiting: www.rncm.ac.uk/performance/fodens-band/