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Philip Wilby

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.


Donald HNSON

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

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.


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.




Herbert

Brass bands on the Telegraph lines

August 31 • The Daily Telegraph's review of Prof Trevor Herbert's new book on brass bands draws a positive future outlook from critic Ivan Hewett.


Insurance

T&R Direct Insurance Services: A guide to brass band insurance

August 31 • Loads of things all bands and players need to know about protecting instruments


Wobplay

Banding classics added to Wobplay

August 31 • A great trio of classic banding releases, a new podcast episode and the chance to look back at this year's Elgar International Festival.


Camborne

Camborne Brass look to raise funds after break-in vandalism

August 31 • A Crowdfunding page has been launched to help Camborne Brass after vandals broke into their bandhall and caused extensive damage.


The Hepworth Band - Public Rehearsal ahead of the 2026 British Open

Tuesday 8 September • Ossett Town Hall, Market Place, Ossett WF5 8BE


Sherborne Town Band - Free-Music in the park

Sunday 13 September • Sherborne, Dorset-Pageant Gardens DT9 3NP


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Grenadier Guards

Thursday 17 September • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - The Duchess of Edinburgh String Orchestra

Friday 18 September • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Irish Guards

Thursday 1 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Crewe Brass

September 1 • Crewe Brass are looking for a FRONT ROW CORNET 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

September 1 • Crewe Brass are looking for a BBb BASS 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

September 1 • Crewe Brass are looking for PERCUSSION PLAYERS (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.


Dave Collins

BA (Hons) (Dunelm) I, FSCO
Composer and Arranger


               

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