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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 Concert - RNCM

7:30pm CD Recording - Sandbach

12pm Concert - Armagh - Northern Ireland

Foden's return to Northern Ireland

By Mark Wilkinson • January 8, 2026

Foden's are excited to announce that they will return to Armagh on Saturday 31st January 2026 for their annual Gala Concert and FREE day-workshop in partnership with the Armagh Old Boys Silver Band. WORKSHOP DETAILS: Brass Blast with Foden's Band (Open for all ages - this is an opportunity to come and play alongside Foden's Band) 12:00pm - 2:30pm 1st Presbyterian Church Armagh Please contact Julie-Anne or Ivor Stevenson for further information and numbers for catering purposes For further information and tickets please contact: Julie-Anne Stevenson: jastevenson4@hotmail.com Ivor Stevenson: ivorbob@hotmail.com or 07734303005 Gordon Stewart: 07889286427 Dessie Watson: 07828693611 The event is thanks to the Arts Council of Northern Ireland and the Department for Communities

2026 Intensive sectional dates added

By Mark Wilkinson • December 23, 2025

Following the success of last months sectionals (which saw over 100 musicians travel to Sandbach to work on next year Area test pieces) Foden's are delighted to announce further dates in 2026! In addition to the brass sessions previously provided, the North West Champions will provide workshop sessions for eager percussionists (across the four sections) with all the various percussion instruments provided in their band room. Conductors can arrange online sessions with Michael Fowels 17th January - Euphs / Baris - Gary Curtin 17/18th January - Trombones - John Barber 18th January - Basses - Andy Cattanach 24th January - Cornets / Sopranos - Mark Wilkinson 25th January - Percussion - Mark Landon 7th February - Horns / Flugels - Mike Eccles Further information can be obtained via marklwilky@hotmail.com prior to the 10th January deadline

Foden's announce the signing of Mike Eccles

By Mark Wilkinson • December 23, 2025

Foden's are delighted to announce the signing of Mike Eccles on Flugel Horn following the departure of Melanie Whyle. Mike is no stranger to Foden's having originally joined in 1998 on 3rd cornet, holding various positions within the section culminating in the band’s Nationals victory in 1999. Following his departure from Foden's, Mike held positions with YBS and Hepworth Bands, before joining Fairey’s in 2004. Whilst at Fairey's, he moved onto flugel and became the musical director of the Acid Brass project. After 11 years at Fairey’s, he joined Brighouse and Rastrick where he spent the next 10 years leaving after their British Open victory in September. Musical Director Michael Fowles commented: “Mike is a fine musician and a high quality, established soloist who I’m looking forward to working with very much, he will be a great addition to Foden's.”