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Marshall

Marshall to step down as principal cornet at Black Dyke Band

October 24, 2025
Richard Marshall's outstanding 20 year tenure as principal cornet of Black Dyke Band will come to an end later this year.


Oldroyd

Black Dyke continues Evo-lution

October 22, 2025
The cornet section of the Queensbury band now plays on the Oldroyd Evo...


Black Dyke Band

Marshall leads with Evo

October 09, 2025
The Black Dyke principal cornet player will lead Black Dyke Band's National title challenge on his new Oldroyd Evo cornet.


Black Dyke Band

Black Dyke make collaborative link with Oldroyd Instruments

August 22, 2025
The Queensbury Band announces partnership with instrument maker.


Black Dyke

Saynor ends tuba tenure at Black Dyke Band

August 18, 2025
Gavin Saynor makes the reluctant decision to bring his six year tuba tenure at the Yorkshire champion to an end.


Geneva Black Dyke

Black Dyke partnership with Geneva comes to an end.

August 04, 2025
The five year sponsorship deal between the Yorkshire champion and the instrument manufacturer has come to an end.


Black Dyke Band

From the Archives: Black Dyke Band on The Open University

June 22, 2025
You can once enjoy an academic insight into the development of Black Dyke Mills Band and the banding movement — courtesy of The Open University and Prof Trevor Herbert.


Black Dyke

Black Dyke feature in Bradford cultural celebration

June 08, 2025
The Queensbury Band has been featured in a BBC 'Travel Show' programme that celebrates the rejuvenation of Bradford as the 2025 UK City of Culture.


Grahm

Gramercy Music: Mill Town Revival (Peter Graham)

May 19, 2025
Peter Graham's work celebrates a visit made to Bradford almost 150 years ago by a pioneering singing group.


Elgar

Septura to lead Gregson tributes at Elgar International Festival of Brass

April 30, 2025
The acclaimed brass septet will join forces with Cory, Black Dyke and Foden's in paying musical tribute to Edward Gregson — with a the composer in conversation with Frank Renton too.


bRADOFRD

Bradford boost for Black Dyke Band

April 25, 2025
The Yorkshire champion's involvement in Bradford's celebration as the UK City of Culture on Radio 2 has gained widespread plaudits.


Tommy Tynan

Tynan heads to Queensbury

April 17, 2025
Tommy Tynan moves from Cory to Black Dyke Band with immediate effect.


Antiphones

Antiphones heard from Black Dyke Band

April 13, 2025
The latest CD release from the Yorkshire Champion includes a reminder of Malmo and a concerto trip to Venice.


Beatles

The Beatles, Bradford and Black Dyke

April 10, 2025
The story of the emergence of The Beatles and their connection to Black Dyke Mills Band has been explored on the 'BBC Radio 2 Loves Brass!' programme.


bLACKdUKE

Radio 2 Loves Brass

April 06, 2025
A new series of programmes, features and concerts are to be broadcast on Radio 2 over the coming weeks.


Ruchard Maeshall

Marshall heads to New Zealand

April 02, 2025
The Black Dyke Band principal cornet will fly across the globe to give masterclasses, concerts and tuition.


Porf Childs

Childs extends Area lead with latest trio

March 25, 2025
Prof Nicholas Childs continues to add to the record books by leading NASUWT Riverside to the North of England Regional Championships title in Durham.


Previw

Black Dyke to host Area spotlights

February 26, 2025
The defending Yorkshire Area champion will lead a Friday evening of test-piece previews in Ossett.


Childs

2025 RNCM International Brass Band Festival: Interview with Prof Nicholas Childs

January 22, 2025
We find out more about the programme of music from this world and beyond to be featured on Saturday evening at the RNCM from the Queensbury band and Galactico soloists.


Black Dyke

Black Dyke kick start concert season in Pudsey

January 08, 2025
The Yorkshire Champion will start their 2025 concert schedule with a 'Best of Brass' appearance at Pudsey Civic Hall.


Black Dyke

Black Dyke round off year with annual awards

December 31, 2024
The Yorkshire Champion has handed out its annual awards at its recent Huddersfield Town Hall concert


BBW

Bliss and White claim BBW CD of the Year accolades

December 24, 2024
CD releases by Black Dyke Band and Sheona White have claimed the Brass Band World magazine CD of the Year awards.


Black Dyke

Black Dyke In Tune today on Radio 3

December 20, 2024
Black Dyke Band will appear on 'In Tune — The Christmas Edition' later today


John Rutter

Rutter leaps back towards top of charts

December 14, 2024
The latest John Rutter — Brass at Christmas CD from Black Dyke and Sheffield Philharmonic Chorus is heading back towards the top of the classical music charts.


Prof Nicholas Childs

Fellowship honour for Nicholas Childs at the RNCM

December 13, 2024
The Black Dyke Band Director of Music is honoured alongside leading figures in the music, broadcasting and regional development sectors in becoming a Fellow of the Royal Northern College of Music.




lbba

Report & Results: 2025 LBBA Contest

October 27 • Derwent Brass leads the prize winners in the battles of Bosworth with section victories claimed by East of England Co-op, Hatfield & Askern Colliery, Thrapston Town and Moulton 77.


Brass Matters

Podcast: Brass Matters with John Wallace

October 26 • John Wallace in conversion with composer Errollyn Wallen — talking all things brass and brass bands.


Blackboard

Petition set up to protect Music Service provision in Dumfries & Galloway

October 26 • The provision of an instrumental music service is under potential threat in Scotland as a local authority looks to make budget cuts.


Bedworth

Midlands announces judges for 2026 Area Championships.

October 26 • The panel of judges tasked with picking the qualifiers in Bedworth next March have been announced.


Regent Hall Concerts - Central Band of the RAF

Friday 24 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Amersham Band

Friday 24 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Haverhill Silver Band - Concert in Thaxted Church

Saturday 25 October • haxted Parish Church. Watling St, Thaxted CM6 2PE


Petworth Town Band - Petworth Town Band VE & VJ Day Remembrance Concert

Saturday 25 October • St Mary’s Church Petworth GU28 OAD


Regent Hall Concerts - Paddington Brass

Friday 31 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


City of Norwich Brass

October 25 • We’re Recruiting!. Do you have the sound, passion, and presence to lead our trombone section?. We’re looking for a Solo Trombone to join our friendly and ambitious brass band.. We rehearse on Tuesday evenings at Hethersett Village Hall, Norwich, NR9 3JJ


Harlow Brass Band

October 25 • We have vacancies for CORNETS, TROMBONES, 2ND HORN AND PERCUSSION. We are a welcoming, non contesting band who organising their own Spring and Christmas concerts and enjoy playing at local events throughout the year.


Epping Forest Band

October 23 • We have a solo horn vacancy to join our friendly 3rd section band. We have a sensible calendar of contests and concerts. Situated with close links to the M11/M25 and Central line tube station, with our own band room. Rehearsals Monday night 8-10pm


Andreas Kratz

Mus.B (hons)
Conductor, Adjudicator, Teacher


               

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