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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By Mark Wilkinson July 6, 2026
On Saturday 4 th July Foden's had the pleasure of closing the 'St Mary's Arts Festival' for the second year running in Stafford The band had a fantastic evening performing in a superb venue with great acoustics as well as a very supportive and appreciative large audience. All at Foden's would like to thank Sue Savage and her team for organising another superb festival!
By Mark Wilkinson June 30, 2026
On Sunday 28th June, Foden's were delighted to host a fantastic concert featuring their talented Youth Band alongside the wonderful Oslofjord Brass from Norway, under the baton of former Foden’s cornet player, David Morton. Each band performed their own individual programme before coming together for a spectacular massed finale which included 'Procession to the Minster' Foden's would like to thank everyone who performed, supported, and attended the sell out event
By Mark Wilkinson June 22, 2026
On Friday 19th June Foden's Band were thrilled to organise a large Community event in the iconic Victoria Hall, Hanley Seven bands were involved, each performing an individual set before joining forces for Slaidburn and The Floral Dance (50 years since initially recorded!) as massed items Over 160 musicians participated and they literally raised the roof!!! Audley Brass Rode Hall Silver Band Trentham Brass Band Mereside Brass Penkhull Village Brass Foden's Community Band The event would not have happened without the support from Entrust Music Service Staffordshire and event sponsor 'Joseph Lymer & Son and Horne Brothers Independent Family Funeral Directors
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Galleries

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We believe.

Foden's band maintains a world class reputation for providing entertainment in the field of brass music with a tradition and unique style

Mark Wilkinson