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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.
Foden's saddened by the death of their former Band Manager and Historian
All at Foden's are extremely saddened to hear about the death of Allan Littlemore who was a lifelong supporter and previous Head of Personnel at Foden's Motor Works.
Foden's Virtual Concert, 19th February at 7.30pm
In normal circumstances, early February would see the band make our annual visit to Armagh, Northern Ireland - a relationship which has lasted 21 years!
Entries for the 2021 Online Whit Friday are now open!
Entries for the 2021 Online Whit Friday Championships on Friday 28th May are now OPEN!
Foden's to support the future of Saddleworth and Tameside Whit Friday Competitions
With consecutive cancellations in 2020 and 2021 of both the Saddleworth and Tameside Whit Friday competitions, it has now been revealed a number of the popular venues on both circuits may struggle to see a viable financial option to host and support their annual competitions from next year onwards.
Foden's work virtually with Brass Band Leieland
On the 18th January a number of the bands Principal players held sectional rehearsals with members of Brass Band Leieland from Belgium. Mark Wilkinson, Richard Poole, Jonny Bates, John Barber, Gary Curtin, Anthony Mann and Andrew Cattanach spent an enjoyable evening working on Dynasty by Peter Graham.
Foden's band maintains a world class reputation for providing entertainment in the field of brass music with a tradition and unique style
