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Jonathan Bates

Bates horn role comes to end at Black Dyke

June 07, 2016
Jonathan Bates is to leave his role as solo horn with Black Dyke after six highly successful years with the Queensbury band.


Richard Simpson

Letter recalls fateful final journey

June 04, 2016
Ahead of the world premiere of 'The Final Journey' at the Black Dyke Festival in Leeds, a letter from one of the 12 survivors recalls the terrible tragedy.


Black Dyke

Dyke to recall past glory and disaster

June 04, 2016
Black Dyke will recall personal past glory as well as a historic World War 1 disaster this weekend with their concert performances in Nottingham and Leeds


Kitchener

Black Dyke to give world premiere of historic commemoration

June 02, 2016
Black Dyke will premiere 'The Final Journey' in Leeds on Sunday — 100 years to the day of the loss of HMS Hampshire and over 650 lives...


Black Dyke

Personal link provides inspiration behind Dyke concert

May 28, 2016
A very personal link was the driving force behind Black Dyke's forthcoming concert appearance in Nottingham


Bradford

Bradford youngsters enjoy Dyke history trip

May 24, 2016
Youngsters from Bradford Music Hub have enjoyed a fantastic musical trip to play in the historic Black Dyke bandroom.


Black Dyke

Dyke return already a triumph

May 18, 2016
Black Dyke's long-awaited return to perform at the Royal Concert Hall in Nottingham has already proved to be a great success.


Halifax

Trom trio look east to Singapore

May 11, 2016
A trio of trombone youth and junior ensembles from Black Dyke will be looking to head to Singapore via Halifax


Black Dyke

Still time to register for Black Dyke Festival

May 08, 2016
There is still time to register for the Black Dyke Festival — especially for players and conductors...


Gareth Small

Small pride at Angel award

May 05, 2016
Gareth Small, principal trumpet of the Halle Orchestra has spoken of his pride as well as the nerves he felt in winning the 'Best Instrumentalist' award at the European Championships with Black Dyke.


Black Dyke

Black Dyke open invitation to Festival

April 22, 2016
Black Dyke is offering a warm welcome to players, conductors, supporters and brass band lovers alike to their popualr Black Dyke Festival in Leeds in June.


Black Dyke

Dyke set to return to site of Euro triumph

April 20, 2016
Black Dyke will make a long awaited return to the scene of two memorable contest and concert appearances in Nottingham in June.


Black Dyke

Black Dyke to return to Dronfield

April 19, 2016
The Yorkshire and European champions will return to Dronfield to spearhead free masterclasses and workshops...


European

Black Dyke to open doors for Euro preview

April 16, 2016
The reigning European Champion will be previewing its Lille challenge in Morley later this month.


Daniel Thomas BBC 2016

Report & Result: 2016 BBC Radio 2 Young Brass Award

April 15, 2016
Black Dyke's euphonium star, Daniel Thomas is crowned the winner of the 2016 BBC Radio 2 Young Brass Award


bLACK dYKE

Ground breaking Black Dyke Band Heritage and Archive Project gains funding

April 15, 2016
The remarkable history and treasures of the most famous brass band in the world will be made accessible to the whole of the banding world thanks to a substantial Heritage Lottery Fund project award.


Black Dyke

Black Dyke appoint new principal tuba

March 29, 2016
Harry Cunningham takes over the principal tuba role at Black Dyke as European Champion looks towards Lille.


Ben Dixon

Dixon ends tuba tenure at Dyke

March 24, 2016
Ben Dixon has stepped down from his role as principal tuba at European champions Black Dyke.


Dyke

Five year percussion link for Black Dyke

March 24, 2016
The European and Yorkshire Champion has linked up with Centre Stage Percussion in a new five-year partnership agreement.


Black Dyke

Memento merry for Black Dyke

March 17, 2016
Black Dyke presented with a rare memento of £100,000 worth of past glory...


bLACK dYKE

Places open for Black Dyke Festival

March 16, 2016
If you want to enjoy a full day of tuition, rehearsal and masterclasses all rounded off by the chance to play with Black Dyke — then make sure you sign up now...


Phil Goodwin

Dual thanks for Goodwin help

March 16, 2016
Horbury Victoria and Newstead publicly thank Black Dyke star Phil Goodwin for stepping into the Regional breach.


bLACK dYKE

Black Dyke to preview Cambridge results

February 23, 2016
European champion to open their doors in Ossett to showcase their Cambridge Variations work ahead of Bradford.


James Morrison

Morrison to headline BiC Gala Concert with Black Dyke

February 12, 2016
James Morrison and Black Dyke will be the headline stars of the Brass in Concert Gala Concert this year.


Gregson

Interview with Edward Gregson

February 02, 2016
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Edward Gregson at the 2016 RNCM Brass Band Festival




British Open

Spring Festival hotel deals available direct

May 16 • The British Open organisers are working with leading hotels in Birmingham to see them offer 2026 Spring Festival competitors exclusive deals.


bRITISH oPEN

British Open tickets on sale

May 16 • The box office will open at 10.00am on Friday 16th May for tickets for the 171st British Open Championship.


Open test

Study scores now available for Open test-piece

May 16 • If you want to make sure you have a better idea about what will be heard at Symphony Hall you can get your hands on a study score now.


Linz

Linz to welcome Euros in 2026

May 16 • The European Championships will return to Linz in 2026 — with tickets going on sale in October.


Barnsley Brass - Quiz Me Baby One More Time

Saturday 17 May • Worsbrough Miners Welfare. Park Road. Worsbrough Bridge. Barnsley S70 5LJ


Dobcross Silver Band - 150th Anniversary and reunion Concert

Sunday 18 May • Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


The Hepworth Band - Albie Sugden Foundation Charity Concert

Saturday 24 May • Christ Church, New Mill, Holmfirth HD9 7ER


Ocean Brass - Segalula A Capella

Saturday 31 May • Jubilee Hall, Little Shore Lane, Bishop's Waltham SO32 1ED


Contest: Whit Friday March Contests

Friday 13 June • Saddleworth & Tameside OL3


The Corsham Band

May 17 • We are looking for a MUSICAL DIRECTOR.. Corsham Band is a well-respected ensemble, adopting a hardworking ethic to their music-making. We are a dedicated and friendly team of enthusiastic musicians looking to rebuild and develop the band.


Uppermill Band

May 16 • VACANCY: Euphonium to complete our team!. Rehearsing Mon/Weds in Saddleworth. Progressive, forward-thinking band with a calendar of exciting gigs led by James Garlick (MD). . Highlights include: performing in a Netflix production & playing live film scores.


Mereside Brass

May 16 • MERESIDE BRASS have vacancies for PERCUSSION players. We are a friendly 4th Section band with a sensible calendar of jobs and socials. It would be great to hear from you if you would like to join the band or if you could help out when needed for concerts.


James Chamberlain

BMus (Hons) PGCE
Conductor, Teacher


               

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