A borough band is teaming up with an award-winning band to showcase their musical talent in Bury.

Besses Boys Band based in Prestwich will be performing alongside Foden’s Band on Saturday, 4 November at 7pm, each playing a set before joining forces for a finale.

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Foden’s Band, based in Sandbach, Cheshire are the current national champions of Great Britain.

Principal cornet player, Mark Wilkinson said: “'Foden's Band are the current British Open Champions as well as being crowned the National Championship of Great Britain at the Royal Albert Hall, London in 2018, 2021 and 2022.

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“We are looking forward to performing with our good friends at Besses Boys on 4 November, a number of our members are also ex members of Besses!

“The programme will include music to suit all tastes and we hope everyone will enjoy a fantastic night of entertainment.”

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Tickets are £12 and can be bought by calling 0161 2535111 or www.priorbooking.com/u/fodens

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