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football

Football's coming home...via Queensbury.

July 04, 2026
Could 60 years of hurt be over for England — with a little help from Black Dyke Band...


Alison Childs

Dedicated Childs services marked by Black Dyke Band

June 15, 2026
The recent Black Dyke Brass Festival marked the retirement of administrator Alison Childs.


bbc pROMS

Black Dyke Band to perform at BBC Proms

April 21, 2026
The Queensbury band to be joined by guest soloist David Childs for a 'Brass Prom' performance showcasing their virtuosity and versatility.


Yazu

Black Dyke's RNCM concert now on Wobplay

February 23, 2026
The Yorkshire champion's concert appearance at the recent RNCM International Brass Band Festival can now be enjoyed on the Wobplay media platform.


Leeds Best of Brass

Black Dyke Band set for Pudsey showcase

February 18, 2026
The Yorkshire champion will head to Pudsey as part of the Leeds 'Best of Brass' series.


Black Dyke Band

Enjoy Yazu again and again

January 28, 2026
The incredible performance by Yasuaki Fukuhara of Simon Dobson's 'Percussion Concerto' can be enjoyed on his brand new solo CD release.


Siobhan Edwards

Essay radio excellence for Edwards

January 14, 2026
Black Dyke Band tenor horn player Siobhan Edwards was spotlighted on Radio 3 this week.


Tommy Tynan

Tynan looking forward to Thailand performance tour

December 11, 2025
The the principal Eb tuba of Black Dyke Band will be heading to Bangkok in the New Year.


Childs

Childs returns to Japan for Roman spectacular

November 05, 2025
Prof Nicholas Childs recently returned to Japan work alongside the iconic figure of Prof Emeritus, Takeo Yamamoto and the students at Senzoku Gakuen College.


Tom Hutchinson

Hutchinson to become new principal cornet at Black Dyke Band

November 04, 2025
Tom Hutchinson will return to Yorkshire to follow Richard Marshall as principal cornet of Black Dyke Band.


Marshall

Marshall to step down as principal cornet at Black Dyke Band

October 24, 2025
Richard Marshall's outstanding 20 year tenure as principal cornet of Black Dyke Band will come to an end later this year.


Oldroyd

Black Dyke continues Evo-lution

October 22, 2025
The cornet section of the Queensbury band now plays on the Oldroyd Evo...


Black Dyke Band

Marshall leads with Evo

October 09, 2025
The Black Dyke principal cornet player will lead Black Dyke Band's National title challenge on his new Oldroyd Evo cornet.


Black Dyke Band

Black Dyke make collaborative link with Oldroyd Instruments

August 22, 2025
The Queensbury Band announces partnership with instrument maker.


Black Dyke

Saynor ends tuba tenure at Black Dyke Band

August 18, 2025
Gavin Saynor makes the reluctant decision to bring his six year tuba tenure at the Yorkshire champion to an end.


Geneva Black Dyke

Black Dyke partnership with Geneva comes to an end.

August 04, 2025
The five year sponsorship deal between the Yorkshire champion and the instrument manufacturer has come to an end.


Black Dyke Band

From the Archives: Black Dyke Band on The Open University

June 22, 2025
You can once enjoy an academic insight into the development of Black Dyke Mills Band and the banding movement — courtesy of The Open University and Prof Trevor Herbert.


Black Dyke

Black Dyke feature in Bradford cultural celebration

June 08, 2025
The Queensbury Band has been featured in a BBC 'Travel Show' programme that celebrates the rejuvenation of Bradford as the 2025 UK City of Culture.


Grahm

Gramercy Music: Mill Town Revival (Peter Graham)

May 19, 2025
Peter Graham's work celebrates a visit made to Bradford almost 150 years ago by a pioneering singing group.


Elgar

Septura to lead Gregson tributes at Elgar International Festival of Brass

April 30, 2025
The acclaimed brass septet will join forces with Cory, Black Dyke and Foden's in paying musical tribute to Edward Gregson — with a the composer in conversation with Frank Renton too.


bRADOFRD

Bradford boost for Black Dyke Band

April 25, 2025
The Yorkshire champion's involvement in Bradford's celebration as the UK City of Culture on Radio 2 has gained widespread plaudits.


Tommy Tynan

Tynan heads to Queensbury

April 17, 2025
Tommy Tynan moves from Cory to Black Dyke Band with immediate effect.


Antiphones

Antiphones heard from Black Dyke Band

April 13, 2025
The latest CD release from the Yorkshire Champion includes a reminder of Malmo and a concerto trip to Venice.


Beatles

The Beatles, Bradford and Black Dyke

April 10, 2025
The story of the emergence of The Beatles and their connection to Black Dyke Mills Band has been explored on the 'BBC Radio 2 Loves Brass!' programme.


bLACKdUKE

Radio 2 Loves Brass

April 06, 2025
A new series of programmes, features and concerts are to be broadcast on Radio 2 over the coming weeks.




bbss

Free workshops for youngsters at Brass Band Summer School

July 9 • There will be a free Youth Brass Workshop at Wycliffe College as part of the 40th anniversary BBSS on 6th August. So need to be quick to book a place...


Kerkrade

Live stream action from World Music Contest

July 9 • You can enjoy all the brass band contests at the World Music Contest in Kerkrade this weekend.


Mead and Agnew

Mead adds test match credentials to tutoring

July 9 • Steven Mead met up with cricket broadcaster and test match cricketer Jonathan Agnew to give him a euphonium lesson.


NXTOD

More demand for NXTOD

July 9 • You can enjoy a great mini documentary from the recent Red Admiral March & Hymn Tune contest and sign up for more live brass banding.


Regent Brass - Brass on the Grass

Wednesday 22 July • The College Garden, Westminster Abbey, Deans Yard, London SW1P 3PA


Sherborne Town Band - Free Music in the park

Sunday 26 July • Sherborne, Dorset-Pageant Gardens DT9 3NP


Sherborne Town Band - Free Summer Concert- Trowbridge Park

Sunday 9 August • Summer Concert- Trowbridge Park BA14 8AH


Regent Hall Concerts - Cross Bones Trombone Quintet

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


Sherborne Town Band - Free-Music in the park

Sunday 23 August • Sherborne, Dorset-Pageant Gardens DT9 3NP


Fulham Brass Band

July 7 • Principal Eb bass vacancy:. . Fulham Brass Band, under our inspirational new MD Alan Thomas, are looking for a top class Eb bass player to join us for the First Section National Finals in September and beyond as we seek promotion back to the Championship.


Emley Brass Band

July 7 • Emley Brass Band are looking for a Soprano Cornet to join their team. We are a growing 1st section band who came 6th in our first areas in the 1st section. We do a mix of concerts and contests throughout the year. Rehearsing Mon and Weds 8-10pm.


Sherborne Town Band

July 5 • We have positions available for dedicated players on Euphonium, Cornet and Trombone in our fun, friendly Dorset based band.


Ian Holmes

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


               

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