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Whit Friday Draw
The draw for our 'Online Whit Friday' to be held from 4pm on the 28th and 29th May has now been published.
Foden's receive Heritage Lottery Funding.
Foden’s are pleased to announce that they have been successful in an application to the Heritage Lottery Fund for £26,400. The total project cost is £29,910 with the Heritage Lottery awarding an 88% grant to this project.
Whit Friday entrants revealed
We are extremely pleased to announce the 118 bands who will battle it out to be crowned the 'Online Whit Friday champions for 2021' on Friday 28th & Saturday 29th May - what an incredible line up!
Interview with Mark Wilkinson
4barsrest.com recently caught up with Mark Wilkinson to discuss the bands forthcoming online Whit Friday contest weekend as well as plans to ensure future generations will be able to find out more about how current band members managed to keep going through the Covid-19 crisis.
Foden's Publishing
Foden’s are pleased to announce the launch of their new publishing company, just in time for the return of live band rehearsals and performances this summer.
PlayAlong with Foden's
Foden's have announced the release of a 'free' resource entitled 'PlayAlong with Foden's' which gives players the opportunity to be accompanied 'virtually' by band members.
John Barber celebrates 25 years as Solo Trombone
John Barber, our long serving Solo Trombone player, celebrates 25 years with the band this year. To commemorate this milestone, John was recently interviewed by the 'British Bandsman' magazine where he talks about his time with the band - from the first rehearsal to his favourite memories and moments in...
Foden's Online Whit Friday
Ahead of our Online event on the 28th May, we are pleased to show the various trophies which are up for grabs in each section, plus a special trophy for the band with the ‘Best Presentation’
Foden's welcome Adrian Jarvis as a partner of the band
Adrian is an experienced brass repairer who has been based in St Helens since 2018 where he currently plays Bass Trombone with the Rainford Band.
For any conductor and every audience, Foden’s Band is a musical Magic Carpet. It continually takes the listener to places that few other ensembles rarely even approach
