Sandbach's Foden's Band is holding a special concert to mark a famous brass band player and his family who helped shaped the band.

This year marks the 120th year since the birth of Harry Mortimer and 30 years since he died and to commemorate this, Foden's is performing a 'Celebration concert.' 

Harry Mortimer - the brass band legend.

The event takes place on Sunday (September 25th) at Sandbach School Theatre and will feature Foden's Youth Band.

Harry's son, Martin Mortimer, will be attending the event which starts at 2pm. 

Foden's will perform a narrated overview of Harry Mortimer's life and the Mortimer family with music associated with major points in his career.

The audience will also view images of Harry, listen to recorded material as well as watching old video footage of Foden's.

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A Foden's spokesperson said: "The Mortimer family were (and still are) the most famous name within the brass band community and made a significant impact on the history of Foden's.

"Harry Mortimer is probably the most 'well known' of the family, being a former Principal Cornet and Conductor as well as leading a 'dual' life balancing his work with Foden's as well as a busy Orchestral career.

"We are grateful to Paul Hindmarsh who will act as our narrator and also to Martin Mortimer (Harry's son) who will attend the event."

Tickets costs £10 which is payable on the door and all are welcome to attend.