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Nicholas and Robert Childs

Childs reunited at Dyke

August 01, 2012
Dr Robert Childs has accepted the post of Principal Guest Conductor at Black Dyke.


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Stylish Dyke troms claim Festival prize

July 08, 2012
A quartet of young Black Dyke trombonists have won a Music for Youth award in Birmingham for their stylish and classy playing.


Black Dyke in action

Dyke set for beach performance

July 02, 2012
The European champion will be providing the backing music to a huge outdoor Olympic Torch event in Southend this weekend.


Black Dyke performing at the 2012 English Nationals

World Rankings: June Update

June 29, 2012
Black Dyke take over the number 1 spot following their emphatic win at the recent English National Championship.


Winning band at Preston

Dyke seek sponsor despite success

June 27, 2012
Newly crowned English National champion on look out for new sponsorship partners despite latest success.


Nicholas and Alison Childs celebrate

Interview with Dr Nicholas Childs

June 24, 2012
Black Dyke's winning conductor talks to 4BR after leading his band to the English National title in Preston.


Richard Marshall

Interview with Richard Marshall

June 24, 2012
Black Dyke's principal cornet talks about his delight at another award and another English National title.


James MacMillan

Dyke set to premiere James MacMillan work

June 17, 2012
Black Dyke will premiere James James MacMillan's first major work for brass band at British Bandsman 125th anniversary concert.


Frank Renton

Radio: Listen to the Band

June 16, 2012
More music from Frank at the BBC


Black Dyke in Euro action

Open doors for Dyke before Preston

June 13, 2012
Reigning champion to open the doors ahead of English National defence.


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Report & Results: 2012 Whit Friday — Saddleworth

June 02, 2012
Black Dyke take the Saddleworth & Oldham Whit Friday Championships.


Black Dyke performing at the 2012 Europeans

World Rankings: May update

May 11, 2012
Black Dyke close the gap at the top of the rankings following their recent win in Rotterdam at the European Championships


Nicholas Childs with Euro Trophy

Dyke confirm Preston entry

May 09, 2012
Swamped European champions confirm Preston entry despite Rotterdam success.


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Spaces up for grabs on Dyke Trombone focus

May 03, 2012
There are still a few places up for grabs on the forthcoming Black Dyke Festival Trombone Focus Day. So get in touch.


English champion Black Dyke

Dyke open up for Euro challenge

April 26, 2012
Black Dyke will be holding an open rehearsal prior to its assault on the European championships.


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Bates misses out on chance of BBC title

April 22, 2012
Black Dyke's Jonathan Bates just misses out on the chance to become BBC Young Musician 2012.


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Bates set for BBC Young Musician tv appeaance

April 18, 2012
Sixteen year old tenor horn player, Jonathan Bates to appear in BBC Young Musician Brass Final this Friday.


Zoe Hancock presentation

Dreams come true for Dyke flugel star

April 10, 2012
Zoe Hancock has been enjoying a rare trip home to Cornwall — and the chance to say thank you for her dreams coming true.


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Interview with Dr Nicholas Childs

March 07, 2012
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Black Dyke's MD Dr Nicholas Childs following his band's victory at Bradford.


Marshall

Interview with Richard Marshall

March 07, 2012
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Black Dyke principal cornet player Richard Marshall following the band's victory at Bradford.


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Bumper up replacement at Dyke

March 07, 2012
Robert Westacott to replace Alex Kerwin as the new bumper up to Richard Marshall at Black Dyke.


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Olympic Dyke on Radio 3

February 24, 2012
Highlights of Black Dyke's Olympic Portraits concert from RNCM Festival of Brass in January to be aired on BBC Radio 3.


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Black Dyke set for early Devil appearance

February 24, 2012
English National champion set to show off their Devilish intentions with their open rehearsal.


Dan Price

Price is right for Dyke

January 27, 2012
Dan Price becomes Black Dyke's new Arranger in Association.


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Marzella heads to Black Dyke

December 07, 2011
Baritone star Katrina Marzella will take over the solo baritone seat at Black Dyke.




Winter Gardens, Blackpool

Coverage: North West Regionals Championships

February 23 • Coverage of the 2025 North West Regionals championships from Winter Gardens, Blackpool.


Test Pieces

4BR Area coverage

February 22 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox has confirmed a different approach to coverage of the Regional Championship events.


Blackpool

North West Area line-ups

February 21 • The bands will put their final preparations in place ahead of their performances in Blackpool on Sunday.


John Wallace

Wallace presented with SBBA Outstanding Achievement Award

February 21 • John Wallace CBE has been presented with the 'Outstanding Achievement Award' by the Scottish Brass Band Association.


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal College of Music Sackbut Ensemble

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


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Welsh Guards

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


Newstead Brass - Midlands Championships Preview Evening

Sunday 23 February • Summit Centre . Kirkby in Ashfield . Nottinghamshire NG17 7LL


Contest: North West Regional Championships

Sunday 23 February • Winter Gardens Complex, Church Street, Blackpool FY1 1HU


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Friday 28 February • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Reading Spring Gardens Brass Band

February 20 • Reading Band still needs LOWER BRASS for the 4th section contest at Stevenage on Saturday 15th March! Rehearsals in Woodley (RG5) on Thursday evenings.


Boarshurst Silver Band

February 17 • Boarshurst Silver Band, NW Championship Section, requires a BBb player, flugel, and front row cornet player. Under MD Jamie Prophet, the band have an ambitious and varied calendar for 2025, including NW Area, Spring Festival and Whit Friday.


Mid Rhondda Band

February 14 • Mid Rhondda Band are looking for the following players : Front Row Cornet, Solo Trombone, Eb Bass, Kit and Tuned Percussionists. The band will be competing in the 3rd Section at the Welsh Area. Contest & concert engagements in the diary for 2025


Phillip Littlemore

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


               

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