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Childs

Wednesday interview with Prof Nicholas Childs

January 26, 2022
We talk to Black Dyke Director Music, Prof Nicholas Childs about the programme his band will perform at the forthcoming RNCM Brass Band Festival in Manchester.


Wareham

Transformed Wareham cherishes composer memories at Black Dyke

January 24, 2022
Andy Wareham has spoken of his gratitude towards Prof Philip Wilby, Prof Nicholas Childs and the team at Black Dyke for making him a much more sophisticated composer.


Ross

Supreme accolade for Black Dyke Band

January 06, 2022
The Black Dyke Band will open the Legends Day at the iconic Glastonbury Festival later this year — topped by the one and only Diana Ross.


Black Dyke AWARDS

Black Dyke awards to Routley and Bates

December 24, 2021
Black Dyke has rounded off its year with its annual presentations.


Black

Show of Faith for Black Dyke

December 16, 2021
Black Dyke to head to Glastonbury for a showcase performance alongside Paloma Faith


Black Dyke

Black Dyke history in demand

November 13, 2021
David Hirst's history of the famous Queensbury band in the Victorian era has found worldwide Pondasher appeal.


mARSHALL

Marshall masterclass at Wychavon

October 28, 2021
Richard Marshall will be adding to the musical attractions at the Wychavon Festival of Brass this weekend


Dyke and Cory

Gala entertainment on offer at Symphony Hall

September 11, 2021
Black Dyke and Cory may not be taking to the British Open stage this weekend, but they will still provide great entertainment at Symphony Hall on Sunday afternoon.


Shot

Gala Concert programmes revealed by Cory and Black Dyke

September 01, 2021
There will be plenty of great entertainment on offer from Black Dyke and Cory at the forthcoming Brass Gala Concert at Symphony Hall.


Dyke

Black Dyke provide third Concert Series production for Wobplay

August 29, 2021
The Yorkshire Champion is the featured band in the third 'Concert Series' performance to be enjoyed on the wobplay recording platform.


Dyke

Black Dyke tour ends with warm confidence

July 20, 2021
The Queensbury band's nationwide Bandstand Tour was warmly received on its last leg with Boscombe Salvation Army Band.


Bandstand

Black Dyke continues Bandstand connections

July 13, 2021
Performances at the iconic Delph Band Club and a trip to inspire youngsters in Barnsley were the latest stop offs on Black Dyke's popular Bandstand Tour.


Dyke

Busy weekend for Black Dyke tour

July 05, 2021
There were stage appearances indoors and out for Black Dyke on the weekend — from Halifax to Harrogate and Ripon.


Brett Baker and Prof Wilby

Baker dances the Light Fantastic

July 01, 2021
A new concerto from the pen of Prof Philip Wilby has found soloist Brett Baker in his dancing shoes at Ripon Cathedral.


Dyke

Home from Home for Black Dyke

June 28, 2021
Black Dyke Band reaches out into the heart of communities on the latest legs of their Bandstand Tour


Heriatge

Black Dyke cornets up for sale

June 23, 2021
If you are looking for a great deal on a pre-owned Prestige cornet, then why not have one with a Black Dyke provenance?


Cloudcatcher Fells

Cloudcatcher centrepiece for Black Dyke at Halifax Festival

June 15, 2021
Two world premieres and works by Arnold, Fletcher and McCabe will provide Black Dyke's contribution to the forthcoming 'Best of Brass Festival' in Halifax next month.


Banstand

Bandstand return for Black Dyke

June 14, 2021
Queensbury band to undertake 'Bandstand Tour' as part of their Culture Recovery Fund return


Durham

Black Dyke and NASUWT Riverside to feature at Durham Brass 2021

June 12, 2021
The acclaimed Durham Brass Festival will see headline performances featuring Black Dyke and NASUWT Riverside Brass.


Black Dyke

Black Dyke bowled over by concert return...

June 07, 2021
Black Dyke enjoyed a long awaited return to the concert crease with a fantastic event held on the pitch of a Yorkshire Cricket Club.


Cavanagh

Waiting for Grotton...

May 28, 2021
The next Whit Friday contest day hopefully won't be as long to wait for as Samuel Beckett's title character...


Childs

4BR Wednesday interview with Prof Nicholas Childs

May 12, 2021
4BR talks to the Black Dyke Director of Music as his Queensbury Band looks forward to a return to the concert and contest platforms — both indoors and out..


Black Dyke

Black Dyke mark the passing and triumph of time

May 08, 2021
Players and visitors to the iconic Queensbury bandhall will have an immediate reminder of the band's great achievements and those who delivered them...


Conway

Let the cornet sound...

April 27, 2021
Cornet player Laura Conway is captured by photographer Lorne Campbell in a wonderful image after winning her section at the recent Yorkshire Open Slow Melody Contest.


Black Dyke

New web presence for Black Dyke Band

April 08, 2021
The famous Queensbury Band enhances it community engagement with a new redesigned website presence.




Elgar festival of brass

Top trio attracts audiences to Malvern

June 7 • There are still tickets left if you want to enjoy Cory, Black Dyke and Foden's in performance in Malvern


Perth

Entries now open for Scottish Festival of Brass brace

June 7 • Bands can now enter the popular Band Supplies Scottish Challenge Shield and Scottish Open sponsored by Besson.


Cambrian Brass

New band to be formed in Aberystwyth

June 7 • Cambrian Brass to provide a welcoming, inclusive home for players with the aim of competing at the Welsh Area in 2026.


City of Hull

Brooks and Beatty take dual baton role at City of Hull

June 7 • Daniel Brooks and Jonathan Beatty will spearhead the artistic and contesting focus of City of Hull Band.


Contest: Whit Friday March Contests

Friday 13 June • Saddleworth & Tameside OL3


Hebden Bridge Brass Band - The 13th annual Hebden Bridge March Contest

Sunday 15 June • St George's Square, Hebden Bridge HX7 8ET


The Portsmouth Grammar School - Concert by The Black Dyke Band

Saturday 28 June • St Marys Church, Fratton, Portsmouth PO15PA PO15PA


Petworth Town Band - Fete in the Park with Petworth Town Band

Saturday 28 June • Grounds of Petworth Park GU28 9LR


Petworth Town Band - Farnham Brass Band and Petworth Town Band

Saturday 28 June • Farnham Carnival


Chinnor Silver

June 7 • Our Community Band is meeting on Monday {9th} and would welcome anyone who fancies an extra friendly rehearsal,with coffee and cake involved.. We rehearse in our bandroom at 11am its free and it open to all abilities.. No commitment required.


Epping Forest Band

June 6 • Epping Forest band have a vacancy for solo horn. We are a friendly 3rd section band with a variety of gigs through out the year. We have our own band hut with close to links with London Underground central line and the M11 motorway.


Chelmsford Silver Bnad

June 6 • Front row cornet, solo horn & trombone players. We are a friendly, active non competition band established 75 years performing regularly in Chelmsford & Essex. Rehearsals averaging 26 players on Wednesday evenings at Broomfield Methodist Church Chelmsford


Ian Holmes

BA (hons), PGDip (RCM), ARCM, ALCM
Conductor, piano accompanist and educator


               

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