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Black Dyke make collaborative link with Oldroyd Instruments
August 22, 2025
The Queensbury Band announces partnership with instrument maker.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Tynan heads to Queensbury
April 17, 2025
Tommy Tynan moves from Cory to Black Dyke Band with immediate effect.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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 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
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 In Tune today on Radio 3
December 20, 2024
Black Dyke Band will appear on 'In Tune — The Christmas Edition' later today
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.
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.
Rutter recording makes Presto mark
December 12, 2024
Black Dyke Band's CD of John Rutter's festive music becomes Presto Music's Recording of the Week.
Black Dyke's Bliss nominated in Presto Classical Music Awards
November 28, 2024
The critically acclaimed Chandos recording is nominated as one of the 100 Classical Music Recordings of the Year.
Senzoku Gakuen return for Childs
November 13, 2024
The Black Dyke Band Director of Music returns to Senzoku Gakuen College of Music in Tokyo to round off trip to Japan in memorable fashion.
