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Brass band trumpets 14th win as Britain's best
Foden's Band will be celebrating its 125th anniversary in 2027
A 124-year-old brass band known for being one of the best in the world has won its 14th British title.
Foden's Band came out on top at the 172nd British Open Brass Band Championship, held at the Symphony Hall in Birmingham on Saturday.
It was the latest accolade won by the group, from Sandbach, Cheshire, which has often been at the top of the world rankings since it formed in 1902.
"We're over the moon; the band played fantastic," said Mark Wilkinson, the manager and principal cornet player.
The win added another trophy to Foden's collection, which includes 16 National Championships of Great Britain titles and seven Brass in Concert victories.
Conductor Russell Gray said the band's success took a lot of practice, and it did not "happen by itself".
The brass band has won numerous championships over the years
"The dedication these musicians put into the craft is phenomenal," he told BBC Radio Stoke.
"I'm always in awe that they actually hold down day jobs as well and then come into the band room in the evening to play so magnificently."