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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10:30am Concert - Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, Birmingham

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3pm Concert - Sandbach Park

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7:30pm Concert - Victoria Hall, Hanley

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7pm Concert - St Regis School, Wolverhampton

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2pm Concert - Sandbach with Foden's Youth and Oslofjord Brass

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7pm Concert - St Mary Church, Stafford

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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
By Mark Wilkinson June 15, 2026
Foden's are delighted to work with their partner Entrust Music Service Staffordshire to present 'Brass In Harmony' On the 19th June Foden's will appear in the magnificent 'Victoria Hall, Hanley' alongside Audley Brass Rode H a ll Silver Band Trentham Brass Band Mereside Brass Penkhull Village Brass Foden's Community Band Foden's will perform their award winning entertainment set 'Exodus - Moses in Egypt' with each band then performing a short concert. The concert will conclude with a number of massed items!!! Thank you to event sponsor 'Joseph Lymer & Son and Horne Brothers Independent Family Funeral Directors Tickets available via https://www. priorbooking .com/u/fodens
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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