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Chris Binns

Dyke announce Binns appointment

August 03, 2014
Chris Binns to take over principal trombone role with Black Dyke after National Finals.


Yorkshire Prom

Dyke take tour lead with baton jaune

July 21, 2014
Black Dyke and the Yorkshire Youth Band help lead the Tour de France on its way....


Black Dyke

Dyke adds to tuba ranks

June 30, 2014
Black Dyke announce the signing of Damian Wileman on BBb tuba.


Dyke

Dyke to lead Tour musical peloton

June 10, 2014
Black Dyke will be leading from the front as the Tour de France comes to Yorkshire next month.


Daniel Thomas

Dyke announce euphonium capture in valleys

June 09, 2014
Black Dyke has announced that Daniel Thomas will join their euphonium section after the British Open.


Dr Nicholas Childs

Prestigous academic title granted to Black Dyke MD

May 22, 2014
Dr Nicholas Childs has been granted a professorial title at the Royal Northern College of Music for his outstanding contribution to the music profession.


Centre Stage

Black Dyke take Centre Stage

April 17, 2014
The Black Dyke percussion team will be using the full range of Centre Stage sticks and malletts.


Black Dyke in action

Dyke open up on Muckle Flugga

April 16, 2014
Black Dyke will be holding an open rehearsal on their European set work and own choice before they set off to Perth.


Curtin in action

Last minute Curtin calls

April 16, 2014
Some out of the blue requests have kept Black Dyke's Gary Curtin busy over the Easter holiday.


Black Dyke

Dyke set for Prestige weekend

April 02, 2014
English National Champion to provide double header of concert entertainment as Prestige Promotions announces new band.


Brett Baker

Plaudits for Baker from Dyke boss

March 07, 2014
Dr Nicholas Childs has paid a personal tribute to his long serving trombone star, after decision to leave after Euros.


Brett Baker

Baker to step down from Dyke

March 06, 2014
Brett Baker is to step down from the principal trombone role at Black Dyke after the European Championship in Perth.


Black Dyke

Ben and Gary to lead tasty Lower Brass Spotlight

February 26, 2014
Two leading lower brass stars from Black Dyke are to lead the way at Leeds Town Hall on March 23rd.


Dyke in action

Dyke open St Magnus doors

February 20, 2014
Black Dyke to hold open rehearsal on St Magnus ahead of Bradford challenge.


Black Dyke

Hat trick filled at Dyke Spotlight

February 18, 2014
The Black Dyke tenor horn spotlight is full to the brim as players come from far and wide to score a hat trick...


bridgewater hall

RNCM Festival highlights on Radio 3

January 27, 2014
There will be highlights from The RNCM Festival of Brass on BBC Radio 3 during February.


Black Dyke

Horn spotlight at Dyke Festival

January 22, 2014
The tenor horn comes under the spotlight once again — this time at the forthcoming Black Dyke Festival in Leeds


Prestige Promotions

Advert: Prestige Promotions

January 17, 2014
Black Dyke are in Norwich in February — and you can come along and experience the Queensbury magic first hand for yourselves...


Brett Baker and Adrian Hirst

Top troms at Dyke

December 28, 2013
Brett Baker and Adrian Hirst pick up the Black Dyke silverware.


Tony Benn

Dyke provide musical support for Mr Benn

November 28, 2013
Black Dyke has provided the musical sound track to a major new film about the life and career of one of the most controversial political figures of the post war era.


Richard Marshall

Marshall heads to Japan

November 22, 2013
Black Dyke principal cornet player Richard Marshall will be flying to the land of the rising sun.


Black Dyke

Dixon decides on Dyke tuba lead

November 09, 2013
Ben Dixon has been announced as the new solo Eb tuba with English National champion Black Dyke.


Brett Baker

Baker set for recital performance

October 30, 2013
Black Dyke trombone star Brett Baker will be showcases major works at Salford recital performance.


Joseph Cook in action with Black Dyke

Cook takes back seat at Dyke

October 29, 2013
Tuba star Joseph Cook has decided to take on new musical directions after 14 years at Black Dyke.


Derek Jackson

Derek Jackson funeral

October 25, 2013
The funeral of the former Black Dyke tuba legend will take place in Bradford next Friday.




Presto CDs

Presto Music Collection: Six more to add to your playlist

January 1 • New and old CDs from David Childs and John Wilson to Black Dyke and Williams Fairey.


Richard Marshall

Marshall makes Riverside connection with baton

January 1 • Richard Marshall becomes part of the conducting team spearheading NASUWT Riverside in 2026.


RWCMD

New Year financial boost for RWCM&D

January 1 • The Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama gains nearly two million pounds in funding to help provide its core delivery of performance based music and drama.


Presidential role for Dame Errollyn Wallen CBE

January 1 • The critically acclaimed composer has become the new President of The Royal Society of Musicians.


Newstead Brass - Brett Baker

Saturday 17 January • St Wilfrid's Church, . Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 8LA


The Hepworth Band - New Year Concert

Sunday 25 January • Christ Church, New Mill, Holmfirth HD9 7ER


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Friday 6 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Saturday 7 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Contest: London & Southern Counties Regional Championships

Saturday 21 March • Arts & Leisure Centre, Lytton Way, Stevenage SG1 1LZ


Tintwistle Band

January 1 • We have a vacancy for an Eb bass player to complete our bass section.. We are looking forward to competing in the 2nd section Midlands area contest in March 2026.. We rehearse Monday&Thursday 8-10pm in our own bandroom under the baton of our MD Jim Henson.


Croy Silver Band

January 1 • Croy Silver Band currently has contest vacancies on Cornet and Percussion, but is always happy to accommodate enthusiastic new players in any section of the band.


Welwyn Garden City Band

December 30 • We are a friendly & sociable Second Section Band with an eye on the 2026 Areas. We have vacancies for a FRONT ROW CORNET player and PERCUSSIONISTS.. Our MD is Will Douglas and we rehearse in Welwyn Garden City on Sunday evenings from 7.00-9.00pm.


John Maines

BA (Hons)
Presenter, compere and conductor


               

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