News / Black Dyke
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Lost and found for Childs
February 18, 2019
It seems Prof Nicholas Childs should have doffed his cap to the contest pavilion on reaching his century of wins a little earlier than first thought...
Marshall already off to a busy start to 2019
January 20, 2019
The New Year has just started, but Black Dyke's principal cornet has already been on his musical travels...
Dyke to pay musical tribute to Haydn
January 19, 2019
Black Dyke will pay a special musical tribute next month to one of the great figures of Yorkshire banding — Haydn Griffiths MBE
Saynor heads to Queensbury
January 05, 2019
One of the banding world's finest tuba players will swap the light blue of Fairey for the black, red and gold of Black Dyke.
Black Dyke breaks through 20,000 barrier
November 22, 2018
Black Dyke becomes the first British rass band to break through the 20,000 'Likes' barrier on Facebook.
Black Dyke honour players at awards evening
November 21, 2018
Black Dyke's annual Awards Gala Dinner saw the presentation of their Pondasher of the Year and Bandsman of the Year accolades.
Black Dyke look for tuba
November 10, 2018
Black Dyke is looking to appoint a Eb tuba player — so if you are interested you need to get in touch.
Japanese brass band movement reaches new stage
November 01, 2018
Black Dyke Director of Music Prof Nicholas Childs tells 4BR that he believes the Japanese brass band movement has reached a new stage of established development following his latest visit to the country.
Childs reinforces 40 year Japanese link
October 31, 2018
Prof Nicholas Childs has renewed his musical link with the Senzoku Gakuen College of Music in Tokyo, with news of a 2019 trip to Japan for the Queensbury Band.
Black Dyke ready to showcase their Handel work
October 02, 2018
The Yorkshire champion will be holding their open rehearsal this week ahead of their Albert Hall challenge.
Black Dyke's Metropolis makes its mark on classical charts
September 27, 2018
Black Dyke's latest CD release, 'Metropolis 1927' has entered the foremost classical music charts.
4BR Shop: Pre-order Metropolis 1927: Black Dyke's latest CD release on the Naxos label
September 04, 2018
You can now place your order for Black Dyke's latest CD — celebrating the 60th birthday of composer Peter Graham.
Black Dyke to showcase Brussels preview
August 30, 2018
The Yorkshire champion announce that they will hold their Open rehearsal ahead of their Symphony Hall challenge
Imperial Echoes for Black Dyke in Austria
July 19, 2018
The Yorkshire champion returns from a very special Proms appearance in Innsbruck with the imperial echoes of the applause still ringing in their ears.
Fancy owning a bit of Black Dyke instrument heritage?
June 16, 2018
You can own your own bit of Black Dyke musical heritage thanks to a brilliant instrument deal on offer from the Yorkshire Champion, Besson and Band Supplies
Baker takes in World Cup draw of venues
June 16, 2018
Brett Baker will be racking up more appearances around the globe than England at the World Cup over the next month or so...
The Brass Show: Inspiration and entertainment delivered to the masses at the Black Dyke Festival
June 10, 2018
Iwan Fox enjoys the music making on show at the recent Black Dyke Festival at Leeds Town Hall
Black Dyke inspire with cinematic vision
June 04, 2018
A record breaking Black Dyke Festival event at Leeds Town Hall is topped off with a foundation rumbling world premiere of a new work by composer Philip Wilby.
Band Supplies head to Leeds for Black Dyke Festival
June 01, 2018
Band Supplies will be on hand at the Black Dyke Festival on Sunday to help learners to super stars with their musical needs...
Lower Brass spotlight at Black Dyke Festival
May 30, 2018
Tuba and euphonium players can take part in the Black Dyke Lower Brass Workshop at Leeds Town Hall this weekend — so why not sign up.
Black Dyke welcomes back a familiar talent
May 16, 2018
Anne Challinor makes a welcome return to the percussion section of the Yorkshire champion.
BBC reports on Black Dyke's inspirational lead to youngsters
May 08, 2018
Pupils in a local school are being inspired by Black Dyke as music education funding comes under ever increasing pressure.
Middle Band spotlight at Black Dyke Festival
April 29, 2018
Those players who enjoy something in the middle should make sure they sign up for the Black Dyke 'Middle Band Spotlight'.
Black Dyke prepare for Anarchy in Lincoln
April 28, 2018
The Yorkshire champion will perform a brace of world premieres in Lincoln Cathedral this evening — one based fearlessness and the other on all out anarchy
Wareham takes Tortuous route to Black Dyke
April 26, 2018
Andrew Wareham, the composer behind the award winning 'Tarot! Tortuous Tarot!' is to take on the role of 'Young Composer in Residence' with Black Dyke.
