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Varley heads from Hammonds to Queensbury
October 23, 2026
Philip Varley joins Black Dyke Band on solo cornet from Yorkshire rivals.
Tributes to Hammonds duo at Black Dyke
October 02, 2026
The Black Dyke Band has paid tribute to Jon and Tim Hammond as they prepare to take their final contest bow with the Queensbury Band this weekend.
Record audiences enjoy Proms performances
September 25, 2026
This year's BBC Proms was enjoyed by over 10.2 million listeners on different broadcast platforms.
Black Dyke Proms broadcast on Radio 2
August 16, 2026
You can enjoy Black Dyke Band's BBC Proms performance on Radio 2 this evening.
Mallinson flugel role ends at Queensbury
July 29, 2026
Phoebe Mallinson looks forward to future opportunities as her time at Black Dyke Band comes to an end.
Plaudit crescendo for Black Dyke Proms appearance
July 21, 2026
Fans and critics alike have joined in a chorus of plaudits and congratulations for Black Dyke Band's BBC Proms appearance alongside soloist David Childs.
Media spotlight on Black Dyke Band ahead of Proms return
July 17, 2026
The national media has certainly been interested in Black Dyke Band's return to the BBC Proms for the first time since 2007.
Football's coming home...via Queensbury.
July 04, 2026
Could 60 years of hurt be over for England — with a little help from Black Dyke Band...
Dedicated Childs services marked by Black Dyke Band
June 15, 2026
The recent Black Dyke Brass Festival marked the retirement of administrator Alison Childs.
Black Dyke Band to perform at BBC Proms
April 21, 2026
The Queensbury band to be joined by guest soloist David Childs for a 'Brass Prom' performance showcasing their virtuosity and versatility.
Black Dyke's RNCM concert now on Wobplay
February 23, 2026
The Yorkshire champion's concert appearance at the recent RNCM International Brass Band Festival can now be enjoyed on the Wobplay media platform.
Black Dyke Band set for Pudsey showcase
February 18, 2026
The Yorkshire champion will head to Pudsey as part of the Leeds 'Best of Brass' series.
Enjoy Yazu again and again
January 28, 2026
The incredible performance by Yasuaki Fukuhara of Simon Dobson's 'Percussion Concerto' can be enjoyed on his brand new solo CD release.
Essay radio excellence for Edwards
January 14, 2026
Black Dyke Band tenor horn player Siobhan Edwards was spotlighted on Radio 3 this week.
Tynan looking forward to Thailand performance tour
December 11, 2025
The the principal Eb tuba of Black Dyke Band will be heading to Bangkok in the New Year.
Childs returns to Japan for Roman spectacular
November 05, 2025
Prof Nicholas Childs recently returned to Japan work alongside the iconic figure of Prof Emeritus, Takeo Yamamoto and the students at Senzoku Gakuen College.
Hutchinson to become new principal cornet at Black Dyke Band
November 04, 2025
Tom Hutchinson will return to Yorkshire to follow Richard Marshall as principal cornet of Black Dyke Band.
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.
Black Dyke continues Evo-lution
October 22, 2025
The cornet section of the Queensbury band now plays on the Oldroyd Evo...
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 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.
