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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What says Christmas more than a brass band and a classic film?? Well on the back of Foden's succesful showings of 'The Snowman' in recent years, they are delighted to announce that they we will be bringing some new festive cheer with LIVE performances of the Wallace & Gromit classic 'A Grand Day Out' this December! The show will be performed twice on Saturday 13th December, with shows at 11am and 12:30pm - so why not Foden's at Sandbach School to get into the festive spirit! Saturday 13th December, 2025 Sandbach School Theatre 11am & 12:30pm £12 adults, £8 children under 18, free for under 3's providing sat on adult knee Tickets are available NOW from www.priorbooking.com/u/fodens

On Sunday 19th October a team of tutors from Foden's had the pleasure of visiting Lions Youth Brass to assist with their preparations for this year's Youth 'Brass in Concert Championships' in Gateshead to be held on the 16th November Mark Wilkinson, Melanie Whyle, Mark Bousie, Paul Hughes, Shaun Farrington and Mark Landon all enjoyed a great day working with and inspiring the next generation of brass players in Sandbach. All at Foden's wish them the very best for their ventures in the North East!

On Saturday 18th Foden's opened the 'Leeds Best of Brass Season' at Pudsey Civic Hall, Leeds The capacity audience were treated to an entertaining programme ranging from Mussorgsky’s classic ‘Baba Yaga & Great Gate of Kiev’ to music by Reverend & The Makers as well as a number of the bands World class soloists Further information on the series can be obtained via - https://www.leedsconcertseason.co.uk/theme/leeds-best-of-brass-bcdv
Galleries
View images of the band in full flow at The Albert hall, Symphony Hall, the RNCM and more
We believe.
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






