Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome to the greatest show in brass! Foden’s Band invite you to step inside the ring for "The Circus" – Featuring new compositions from the pens of Lucy Pankhurst, John Barber and Andrew Duncan! This show explores the full spectrum of the circus experience—from the high-energy spectacle of daring acrobats and breathtaking stunts to the deeper, bittersweet stories hidden behind the painted smiles of the performers. Expect a brilliant display of musical storytelling, featuring explosive fanfares, spellbinding solo feature spots, acrobats and fire eaters!! Every section of the band transforms into a different performance, weaving a vivid sonic tapestry of nostalgia, wonder, and theatrical magic. The spotlight is shining, the tightrope is set, and the ringmaster has given the signal. Sit back, hold your breath, and let Foden’s take you on an exhilarating ride through the magic of the circus!  Foden's look forward to performing their new set on the 14 th November in Gateshead, as well as performing this on concerts in 2027!

The East Anglian Brass Band Association held its Annual Brass Training Day on Sunday 25th October at Hellesdon High School, Norwich. The tutors from Foden’s Band were Mike Eccles (Course Leader/Back Row Cornets and Flugels), Mark Wilkinson (Front Row Cornets and Sopranos), Grace Jeffers (Tenor Horns), Gary Curtin (Euphoniums and Baritones), Kevin Lea (Trombones) and Stewart Baglin (Basses). The music studied included the march The Cossack, Fest Musik Der Stadt Wien, Rhapsody For Euphonium with Gary Curtin as soloist, War Cry, Batman The Movie and the hymn tune Ellers. Ellers had been arranged by John Jermy in memory of Brian Hastings shortly after Brian’s death in 2004. Brian had been President and Chairman of The East Anglian Brass Band Association for many years. Association Secretary Christine Wade said ‘The event was a sell out with seventy-five delegates enrolling for the course. What a privilege to accompany Gary Curtin in Rhapsody For Euphonium. It was a brilliant day. I have received several emails and messages from delegates saying what a good day it was. A huge thank you to the tutors for making the day such a success.’ The Association also wishes to thank T & R Direct Insurance Services, Norfolk County Council and The Roger David Burrows Music Fund for their support of the event.