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'

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

10am Contest - British Open, Symphony Hall, Birmingham

8pm Concert - Regent Hall, London

10am Contest - Royal Albert Hall, London

British Open Contest - Open Rehearsal

By Mark Wilkinson • September 7, 2026

Ahead of the British Open Contest, Foden's are looking forward to welcoming you to an Open Rehearsal featuring this year’s test piece, Music of the Spheres, from the pen of Philip Sparke. (Please note the rehearsal is NOT at Sandbach Boys School where the band usually hold rehearsals / concerts) Thursday 10th September 7.30pm Sandbach High School, Middlewich Rd, Sandbach, CW11 3NT Free entrance Come along and hear the band put the finishing touches to our performance ahead of the British Open!

Exciting things are happening behind the scenes!

By Mark Wilkinson • September 2, 2026

Back in May, the band returned to the recording studio for two exciting projects, both set to be released later this year! Michael Fowles recently visited 'World of Brass' to put the final editing touches in place, bringing these projects one step closer to release. More information will be revealed shortly… watch this space!

What a night in Buxton!

By Mark Wilkinson • September 1, 2026

Foden's would like to thank everyone who came and supported their concert on Saturday in the fantastic St John’s Church, Buxton. A large and incredibly receptive audience made for a brilliant evening of music and a great atmosphere. The band also enjoyed performing to a large number of players from local bands across the area. The audience enjoyed a varied programme including a sneak preview of 'Music of the Spheres' which is the forthcoming test piece selection at the Brition Open Contest in a couple of weeks