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Black Dyke seeks Young Composer to be mentored by Prof Philip Wilby in 2018
January 24, 2018
Black Dyke is offering the opportunity for a young composer to work alongside Prof Philip Wilby for a year to produce a major work for the Yorkshire band.
Black Dyke mourn loss of former President
January 20, 2018
Black Dyke has announced the death of Donald Hanson, the man who helped secure the future of the band following the demise of the John Foster & Son textile business.
Black Dyke to premiere new works in medieval splendour
January 20, 2018
A successful 'Grants for the Arts Programme' award will see Market Rasen Band host Black Dyke and two world premieres at one of the great medieval cathedrals in England.
Black Dyke delight at Hirst Christmas present
December 17, 2017
The return of bass trombonist Adrian Hirst has given Black Dyke the best banding Christmas present anyone could have hoped for.
Award winners receive Black Dyke accolades
December 15, 2017
David Smith, Martin Irwin and Alison Childs receive well deserved awards at the recent Black Dyke presentation dinner.
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Black Dyke stars to lead youth workshop in West Yorkshire
December 13, 2017
Star players from Black Dyke Band will lead free workshop tuition for school children in the heart of West Yorkshire next February.
Godley's cream given retrospective
December 10, 2017
The work of renowned i-pad artist Mik Godley has been given a retrospective by the influential East Midlands Contemporary Visual Arts Network — including the innovative Portraits of Tibshelf project.
Black Dyke stars play a perfect sneaky blinder
November 16, 2017
Players from Black Dyke could be seen performing in the opening sequence to the new series of the hit period drama Peaky Blinders.
Black Dyke ready to enjoy sell out Japanese tour
October 30, 2017
Prof Nicholas Childs and Black Dyke are in Japan for what promises to be another amazing musical experience.
Edward Gregson nominated for British Composer Award
October 25, 2017
One of the most influential writers for the brass band medium has been nominated for a British Composer Award for his work, 'Four Etudes'.
Black Dyke sign new cornet duo
October 17, 2017
Black Dyke welcomes Jon Hammond and Adam Finch to their cornet section.
Black Dyke signs up high profile heritage stars
September 29, 2017
Lesley Garrett, Ed Balls, Russ Abbott, Michael Eavis and Richard Morrison are the first batch of high profile personalities from the arts, business and politics to become heritage 'Pondashers'.
Black Dyke to open Gallery doors in Ossett
September 28, 2017
The Yorkshire Champion will be showcasing its Gallery collection ahead of its appearance at the Royal Albert Hall.
Fraternal welcome for Dyke Open rehearsal
August 27, 2017
If you want to hear how the Yorkshire Champion is getting on with their British Open preparations then they have announced their open rehearsal time and date.
Irwin looks forward to high wire role at Dyke
August 11, 2017
Martin Irwin has just made his debut sop appearance at Black Dyke and is now looking forward to the major challenges of the Open and Nationals with his new instrument in hand.
Operatic link for Dyke
August 08, 2017
Black Dyke set to make return to West Country for anniversary celebration
Interview with Prof Nicholas Childs
August 02, 2017
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to IBBSS Course Director, Prof Nicholas Childs
New personnel and moves at Black Dyke
July 15, 2017
Two new players and movement of personnel at the Queensbury band as they look towards the second half of the contest season and beyond.
Black Dyke heritage comes to life
July 14, 2017
Black Dyke's ambitious Heritage Lottery Fund project is opened in Queensbury, as 160 years of history is celebrated in musical style.
Last top note for Richeton at Dyke
July 13, 2017
Benjamin Richeton's tenure as soprano cornet at Black Dyke to come to an end after four fine years.
Black Dyke ready for Pyramid performance
June 24, 2017
Black Dyke will be kick starting the musical magic on the Pyramid stage at the Glastonbury Festival on Sunday.
A whiff of the spirit of the Yellow Submarine lives on
June 18, 2017
The highly enjoyable Sky Arts programme about The Beatles and their Apple business still had a whiff of the psychedelic 1960s about it when it came to Black Dyke...
Welcome faces return to Black Dyke
June 15, 2017
The Queensbury bandroom is a hive of activity as Black Dyke prepares for more high profile appearances on stage an screen.
The Beatles, Hippies, Hells Angels and Black Dyke
June 09, 2017
A major new Sky Arts television documentary on The Beatles will recall the impact and the stars of its iconic record label.
Black Dyke Festival showcases worldwide appeal
June 05, 2017
The annual Black Dyke Festival in Leeds showcased links from Elmfield to Osaka and beyond.
