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Book

Pondasher demand leads to reprint of history

August 12, 2022
David Hirst's book about the Victorian history of Black Dyke Band is to be reprinted to meet demand.


Black Dyke

Black Dyke to open doors for Kerkrade

June 28, 2022
Black Dyke will hold an open rehearsal ahead of their trip to Kerkrade for the World Music Contest Championship.


Black Dyke

Black Dyke join Pyramid best sellers at Glastonbury

June 25, 2022
Yorkshire champion to take to the famous Pyramid Stage at the Glastonbury Festival this weekend.


Black DYKE

Black Dyke keeps busy ahead of World Championship challenge

June 21, 2022
The Yorkshire Champion continues to make its musical travels ahead of its Kerkrade title assault.


Waburtoin

Rising trombone star heads to Queensbury

June 05, 2022
Adam Warburton becomes the new co-principal trombone at Black Dyke Band.


Blackdykewilson

John Wilson becomes Honorary President of Black Dyke

May 25, 2022
The critically acclaimed big band and orchestral conductor has accepted the role of Honorary President of the Yorkshire band.


Black Dyke

Black Dyke adds to Perth Festival treats

April 22, 2022
The Yorkshire champion will round off the 50th anniversary celebrations of the critically acclaimed Perth Festival of Arts in May.


Messiah

European links for Messiah

April 02, 2022
Black Dyke Band will join forces with the Sheffield Philharmonic Chorus and choirs from France and Germany for a special performance of Handel's 'Messiah' later this month.


Black Dyke

Black Dyke to head to WMC in Kerkrade

March 12, 2022
The newly crowned Yorkshire Champion will look to add the World Music Contest crown to their CV later this year.


Menus

The great Black Dyke Mills menu...

March 10, 2022
A unique brass band achievement was marked by some classic Yorkshire culinary delights for a select group of Black Dyke Mills Band players and their legendary MD.


Black Dyke

Black Dyke open doors on Contest Music

February 25, 2022
The defending champion will showcase its 'Contest Music' preparation ahead of its title defence.


Black Dyke

Black Dyke announces new Festival attractions

February 05, 2022
There will be plenty of opportunities to enjoy the music making at the forthcoming Black Dyke Brass Festival in May.


Marshall

Marshall invite to Cornet Spotlight

February 04, 2022
The Geneva cornet star will offer a warm welcome to come and join him at his Cornet Spotlight at the Black Dyke Festival in May.


Richard Marshall

Monday interview with Richard Marshall

January 31, 2022
We chat to Black Dyke's principal cornet who has just become the longest serving player in the role in the history of the iconic Queensbury Band.


Schelerup

New Young Composer in Residence joins Black Dyke

January 31, 2022
Fredrick Schelderup becomes the new Young Composer in Residence at Black Dyke Band


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.




Jan Kroon

New Dutch National works to be revealed

February 25 • The works to be used at the 2026 Dutch National Championships are being revealed over coming weeks — starting with the First Division.


Radio

Radio: Touch of Brass

February 25 • Music with a Welsh flavouring in parts to celebrate St David's Day with Martin and Julie at 5.00pm.


Big Chat Brass

Podcast: Smith & Grezzy's Big Chat Brass

February 25 • Simon and Sandy take the opportunity to discuss the forthcoming Regional Championships with tips and opinions on the five test-pieces to be used.


Radio

Radio: Bandstand

February 25 • More great music from the new brass band radio programme is being broadcast on ABC Classic in Australia.


Regent Hall Concerts - Oompah Brass XXL

Friday 27 February • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Friday 27 February • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Sunday 1 March • St. Alfege Church. Greenwich Church Street. London SE10 9BJ


Regent Hall Concerts - London Central Fellowship Band

Saturday 7 March • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Regent Hall Band of the Salvation Army

Tuesday 10 March • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Banks Brass Band

February 25 • It's not too late to join Banks Brass Band, a friendly non-contesting band near Southport. All players welcome particularly euphoniums, trombones and basses. Rehearsals: Mondays 8.00-9.30pm in the Hub@Banks community centre, PR9 8BL


Chinnor Silver

February 23 • Our COMMUNITY BAND are meeting on MONDAY 2nd at 11am in our bandroom.. Join us for a relaxed friendly blow with coffee and cake as an added bonus.. Playing with us wont impact your No1 band so come along for a blow.


St Albans Brass Band

February 19 • TUNED PERCUSSION PLAYER Wanted. St Albans Band. Rehearsals Wednesdays 8 to 10pm. Varied programme of concerts, gigs and civic events throughout the year. Friendly, welcoming brass band. Experienced players and returners welcome. www.stalbansband.co.uk


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BSc, PG Cert. Ed.
Cartoonist , illustrator, writer


               

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