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Tommy Tynan

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

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.


Tom Hutchinson

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

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.




Besson

4BR Christmas Quiz

December 26 • How good is your brass band knowledge? Good enough to win a cornet and goodies for a young player?


Special Award

2025 4BR Special Award: Richard Marshall

December 25 • One of the finest cornet players of this or any other brass band generation is the recipient of the 4BR Special Award.


Band of the Year

2025 4BR Band of the Year

December 25 • One band once again stamped its class and authority on the banding world this year — with the promise of even more to come in 2026.


Conductor

2025 4BR Conductor of the Year

December 25 • One conductor stood out on the podium from their counterparts this year.


Garforth Brass - Strawberry Fields Primary School

Friday 5 December • Garforth Methodist Church,. Church Lane,. Garforth,. Leeds LS25 1NW


The Hepworth Band - Christmas Brass & Voices

Saturday 6 December • Thornhill Parish Church, Dewsbury WF12 0JZ


Petworth Town Band - Petworth Town Band Christmas Event

Saturday 6 December • Petworth Town Centre GU28 OAD


Haverhill Silver Band - Family Christmas Concert

Sunday 7 December • Castle Manor Academy, Haverhill CB9 9JE


Petworth Town Band - PetworthTown Band Christmas Concert

Saturday 13 December • St Mary’s Church Petworth GU28 OAD


Crewe Brass

December 22 • Crewe Brass are looking for PERCUSSION (TUNED and KIT) to join our highly motivated 4th section band. We are a very welcoming and sociable band, with a positive outlook and a reasonably busy calendar of engagements. Other enquiries are welcome.


Crewe Brass

December 22 • Crewe Brass are looking for a BBb BASS player to join our highly motivated 4th section band. We are a very welcoming and sociable band, with a positive outlook and a reasonably busy calendar of engagements. Other enquiries are welcome.


Crewe Brass

December 22 • Crewe Brass are looking for a Eb BASS player to join our highly motivated 4th section band. We are a very welcoming and sociable band, with a positive outlook and a reasonably busy calendar of engagements. Other enquiries are welcome.


Nigel Seaman

ARMCM ARNCM
Conductor, band trainer, teacher and adjudicator


               

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