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Adrian Hirst

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.


Dyke

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.


Black Dyke

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.


Portraits of Tibshelf

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.


Peaky Blinders

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

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

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'.


Signings

Black Dyke sign new cornet duo

October 17, 2017
Black Dyke welcomes Jon Hammond and Adam Finch to their cornet section.


Lesley Garrett

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

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.


Black Dyke

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.


mARTIN iRWIN

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.


Black Dyke

Operatic link for Dyke

August 08, 2017
Black Dyke set to make return to West Country for anniversary celebration


IBBSS

Interview with Prof Nicholas Childs

August 02, 2017
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to IBBSS Course Director, Prof Nicholas Childs


Black Dyke

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.


Herigae Centre

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.


Benjamin Richeton

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.


Glastonbury

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.


Black Dyke

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...


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

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.


Japan

Black Dyke Festival showcases worldwide appeal

June 05, 2017
The annual Black Dyke Festival in Leeds showcased links from Elmfield to Osaka and beyond.


Peter Moore

Moore features at Black Dyke Festival

May 20, 2017
One of the music world's finest trombonists is set to appear at the forthcoming Black Dyke Festival in Leeds.


Troms

Black Dyke troms head to Mansfield

May 10, 2017
The Black Dyke Trombone Ensembles will be leading a special Trombone Workshop Day in Mansfield in June — so why not slide along and enjoy yourselves.


Black Dyke

Black Dyke add new duo to Queensbury ranks

May 07, 2017
Tim Hammond and Dave McGlynn are the latest signings at Black Dyke




bLACK dYJE

Media spotlight on Black Dyke Band ahead of Proms return

July 17 • The national media has certainly been interested in Black Dyke Band's return to the BBC Proms for the first time since 2007.


Paul Holland

Holland takes temporary lead at Elgar International Brass Band Summer School

July 17 • Flowers MD, Paul Holland will take the main reins at the 2027 Summer School as Philip Harper takes a temporary break for NYBBGB duties.


Dobcross Training

Dobcross Youth Training Band grab attention at Symphony Hall

July 17 • The young players of Dobcross Youth Training Band recently wowed the audience and music mentors at Symphony Hall in Birmingham


Tonga

Tongan celebration of music, culture and friendship

July 17 • The Music for Peace Festival in Tonga has been a demonstration of the growing strength of brass banding in the Kingdom.


Regent Brass - Brass on the Grass

Wednesday 22 July • The College Garden, Westminster Abbey, Deans Yard, London SW1P 3PA


Sherborne Town Band - Free Music in the park

Sunday 26 July • Sherborne, Dorset-Pageant Gardens DT9 3NP


Sherborne Town Band - Free Summer Concert- Trowbridge Park

Sunday 9 August • Summer Concert- Trowbridge Park BA14 8AH


Regent Hall Concerts - Cross Bones Trombone Quintet

Friday 21 August • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Sherborne Town Band - Free-Music in the park

Sunday 23 August • Sherborne, Dorset-Pageant Gardens DT9 3NP


Tintwistle Band

July 16 • We have a vacancy for soprano cornet, and with lots of exciting engagements coming up would love to get this seat filled! As a second section band,we rehearse every Monday and Thursday 8-10pm at our bandroom in Tintwistle under the baton of MD Jim Henson.


City of Norwich Brass

July 16 • City of Norwich Brass seeks Front & Back Row Cornets, Solo Euphonium and EEb/BBb Basses. Join a friendly, ambitious band with a varied programme of concerts, contests and community performances. Rehearsals in Hethersett, Norwich.


Chinnor Silver

July 14 • Our COMMUNITY BAND are meeting again on MONDAY 20th at 11 am in our bandroom.. We would welcome players of all ages and abilities to join us for a friendly relaxed rehearsal.. Of course there is tea and cake !!!. And you can even choose a piece to play


Phillip Littlemore

GGSM, AoBBA Member
Conductor, Band Trainer, Adjudicator, Arranger, Teacher and Publisher


               

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