*
banner

Black Dyke partnership with Geneva comes to an end.

The five year sponsorship deal between the Yorkshire champion and the instrument manufacturer has come to an end.

Geneva Black Dyke
  The sponsorship link has come to an end after 5 years

The partnership link between Black Dyke Band and Geneva Instruments has concluded after a joint statement was made signifying the end of the 5 year sponsorship deal.

Statement

The public announcement stated: "The 31st of July marked Geneva Instruments celebrating the 5th anniversary of sponsoring The Black Dyke Band. This is also a significant date marking the sponsorship reaching the end of its term.

This has been a sponsorship of benefit for both organisations. For Geneva, to have had the opportunity to build a market presence through the utilisation of the iconic Black Dyke Band name and for Black Dyke Band to have received financial support and an opportunity to play on the Geneva Cardinal range of instruments."

Benefits and support

It went on: "The benefits and support have been mutual, but now is the time for Geneva to diversify with sponsorship through their Foundation, reaching out to a wider audience offering support and education in brass musicianship.

Many Black Dyke players enjoyed playing the Geneva Cardinal range, and during the sponsorship, Geneva artists supported and gave their commitment to contribute with design improvements."

Agree

They added: "Black Dyke and Geneva Instruments agree that neither will lose sight of the importance of design and engineering innovation of brass instruments, ensuring that such innovation will continue to deliver the highest quality products to players in the future."

Become a supporter and help make our future secure.

4barsrest continues to be a proudly independent voice. There are no paywalls to overcome to be able to enjoy what we do to keep our journalism at the heart of the brass banding world. Support us with a one-off donation or subscribe from just £2.50 per month.

Support us    


Royal Albert Hall

Countdown previews of Symphony in Two Movements

October 5 • There will be a chance to hear how the competitors are getting on with their 'Symphony in Two Movements' preparations ahead of the Royal Albert National Final...


Foden

Foden's set for Regent Hall preview ahead of Albert Hall challenge

October 5 • Foden's Band will be joined by Mike Lovatt for their traditional Regent Hall pre-National preview next weekend.


Steph Wilshaw

Wilshaw looks to boost Audley Community

October 5 • Steph Wilshaw has been appointed the new Musical Director of Audley Community Band.


Fountain City Brass Band

Report & Result: 2025 United States Brass Invitational

October 5 • Fountain City takes the honours in Texas as a new event looks to further boost brass banding growth in the USA.


Regent Hall Concerts - Regent Hall Band of the Salvation Army

Sunday 5 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Academy Symphonic Brass

Friday 10 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Stately Brass Quintet

Friday 10 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Contest: National Brass Band Championships of Great Britain

Saturday 11 October • The Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Gore, South Kensington, London SW7 2AP


Hathersage Band - Hathersage Village Autumn Concert

Saturday 11 October • Hathersage Methodist Church, Main Road, Hathersage S32 1BB S32 1BB


Welwyn Garden City Band

October 6 • We are a friendly & sociable Second Section Band with an exciting and varied Christmas season ahead. Due to an employment relocation, we have an immediate vacancy for a FRONT ROW CORNET player.


Tewit Silver Band

October 4 • Principal Eb Bass. Our established bass section are looking for a strong leader to elevate their performance - could that be you? We have an exciting contest schedule including the Scottish Open and and full set of new Besson basses!


Tewit Silver Band

October 4 • Principal Eb Bass. Our established bass section are looking for a strong leader to elevate their performance - could that be you? We have an exciting contest schedule including the Scottish Open and and full set of new Besson basses!


Nigel Seaman

ARMCM ARNCM
Conductor, band trainer, teacher and adjudicator


               

 © 2025 4barsrest.com Ltd