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Black Dyke adds a double to re-opening of Rochdale Town Hall
February 06, 2024
153 years after they played at its opening, the National Champion returns not once but twice to perform at the opening of multi-million pound refurbished Rochdale Town Hall.
Death of Brian Broadbent
January 20, 2024
The death has been announced of the hugely respected former player, conductor, teacher and adjudicator, Brian Broadbent.
Warburton takes solo trombone role at Black Dyke
January 12, 2024
Adam Warburton takes over the solo trombone role with the Queensbury National Champion.
Cavanagh to become dedicated baritone lead at RNCM
January 11, 2024
The growing demand for specialist baritone teaching sees the RNCM appoint Mike Cavanagh as its dedicated instrument tutor.
Black Dyke kicks off concert season in Morley
January 09, 2024
The National Champion heads to Morley Town Hall this weekend for their first concert of 2024.
2023 4BR CD of the Year
December 25, 2023
Black Dyke's superb release of the music of Peter Graham claims the CD of the Year honours
Pondashers celebrate titles, awards and dedicated service
December 20, 2023
Black Dyke Band round off a memorable year by handing out their own awards in front of their supporters.
Hirst dedication honoured on National homecoming to Queensbury
December 16, 2023
Adrian Hirst's 30 years of dedication and excellence was honoured at Black Dyke's recent concert in the heart of Queensbury.
Black Dyke force their way into classical charts
November 22, 2023
The National Champion's latest release on the Naxos label has already made its mark on the Official Specialist Classical Music Charts — and is heading upwards...
Childs strengthens Japanese connection
November 08, 2023
The Black Dyke Director of Music has just returned from a conducting visit to the Senzoku Gakuen College of Music.
New releases from National Champion
October 28, 2023
There is a brand new release and a box-set to enjoy from Black Dyke Band with an eagerly awaited CD on the horizon too.
From Merano to Men and Mountains for Black Dyke
October 10, 2023
The Yorkshire Champion enjoyed an epic trip to the Merano Music Festival in Italy — with some mountainous challenges overcome on their way too.
Brass Gala Concert programmes revealed
September 01, 2023
Sunday afternoon at Symphony Hall will see Black Dyke and Cory joined by the National Children's Band of Great Britain and the Services for Education Youth Brass Ensembles to provide the musical entertainment on a packed day.
Percussion team drives Black Dyke plaudits
May 31, 2023
The percussion team at Black Dyke is winning a new cohort of Pondasher fans — and is looking for someone to join their ranks.
Black Dyke open up ahead of Malmo
April 28, 2023
You can get to hear the Queensbury band as they put the final touches to their European Championship title preparations.
Bokaris takes euphonium role at Black Dyke Band
March 14, 2023
The Yorkshire Champion acts swiftly to sign Adam Bokaris as their new solo euphonium.
Radio3 features for Yorkshire Champion
March 10, 2023
The newly crowned Yorkshire Champion and MD Prof Nicholas Childs will be featured in Afternoon Concert mode on BBC Radio3 next week.
Thomas farewell from Black Dyke
March 08, 2023
The Yorkshire Area victory marked the final performance of Daniel Thomas with Black Dyke Band as he moves to take up new work role.
Black Dyke looking to claim fourth place...
March 03, 2023
Black Dyke will surely be delighted if they claim fourth place at the Yorkshire Regional Championships this weekend..
Black Dyke on red alert ahead of title defence
February 25, 2023
The defending Yorkshire champion will showcase its title preparations on 'Red Priest' ahead of its appearance at Huddersfield.
Spotlight features at Black Dyke Brass Festival
February 21, 2023
There is the chance to enjoy some spotlight tuition at the Black Dyke Brass Festival in Huddersfield in June.
Black Dyke and the Whit Friday red herring...
February 14, 2023
A question about the famous Queensbury band with a touch of musical misdirection didn't catch a contestant out on Radio 4's 'Counterpoint' quiz programme...
Trombone Spotlight at Black Dyke Band Festival
February 03, 2023
The Queensbury Band trombone team will be on hand in Huddersfield for the Black Dyke Band Festival — so why not join them...
Black Dyke Band's RNCM performance on Radio 3
February 01, 2023
The Black Dyke Band's RNCM Brass Band Festival concert will be featured on BBC Radio 3 this evening.
