Radio: Bandstand

The brass band programme on Australia's ABC Classic network returns with the chance to enjoy highlights of Black Dyke's recent BBC Proms performance.

The hourly programme is broadcast by Australia's ABC Classic network

Thursday, 10 September 2026

'Bandstand' is a weekly one hour programme each Wednesday at 7.00pm is hosted by presenter Lucas Burns with the aim to, "celebrate the richness of brass and wind repertoire."

Proms

For this special programme it offers the chance to enjoy some of the musical highlights of Black Dyke Band's recent return to the BBC Proms under Director of Music, Prof. Nicholas Childs and featuring guest soloist, David Childs.

To enjoy:

https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/bandstand/bbc-proms-black-dyke-band/107026366

Programme:

Four Minute Mile (Judith Bingham)
Force of Nature (Peter Graham)
Soloist: David Childs

Symphony in Two Movements (Edward Gregson)
Paganini Variations (Philip Wilby)
En Aranjuez con tu Amor (Joaquin Rodrigo arr Kevin Bolton)
Soloist: Phoebe Mallinson

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