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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 CD Recording - Sandbach

12pm Concert - Armagh - Northern Ireland

2pm Concert - Burton Town Hall

7:30pm Concert - Sandbach School, Sandbach

10am Contest - North West Area, Blackpool

Training Day in Bromsgrove on 23rd May

By Mark Wilkinson • February 16, 2026

Following last years success, Foden's are delighted to have been re booked by the 'Wychavon Festival of Brass' to lead another event on the 23rd May. Led by Principal players under the direction of Michael Fowles, the session is available to brass and percussionists aged 10-18 who are around grade 5 standard (or above) 23rd May 2026 10am - 2pm FREE!!!!

Tune in to BBC Radio 3 on the 16th, 17th and 18th February!

By Mark Wilkinson • February 16, 2026

Following the band's appearance at the RNCM International Brass Band Festival in January, Foden's are delighted that BBC Radio 3 will once again broadcast highlights of the concert on their 'Classical Live' show. MONDAY 16TH FEBRUARY Programme will include Philip Littlemore revised version of Edmund Rubbra's 'Variations on the Shining River'. https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002r45m TUESDAY 17TH FEBRUARY Programme with feature Paul Hindmarsh's arrangement of Benjamin Britten's 'Prelude & Courtly Dances' https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002r484 WEDNESDAY 18TH FEBRUARY Piece tba! https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002r4f4

Foden's travel to Norwich in May

By Mark Wilkinson • February 16, 2026

On the 3rd May Foden's look forward to travelling to Norwich as guests of the 'East Anglian Brass Band Association.' .Prior to the concert, Bass Trombonist Shaun Farrington will lead a Trombone workshop. CONCERT DATE - Sunday 3rd May - 3.30pm VENUE - The Citadel, 34-36 St Giles St, Norwich TICKETS - administration@eabba.org.uk OR https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/east- anglian-brass-band ... WORKSHOP DATE - Sunday 3rd May - 10.30am - 12pm VENUE - St Faiths Centre, Manor Rd, Horsham St Faith ENROLMENT - administration@eabba.org.uk