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Centre Stage

Black Dyke take Centre Stage

April 17, 2014
The Black Dyke percussion team will be using the full range of Centre Stage sticks and malletts.


Black Dyke in action

Dyke open up on Muckle Flugga

April 16, 2014
Black Dyke will be holding an open rehearsal on their European set work and own choice before they set off to Perth.


Curtin in action

Last minute Curtin calls

April 16, 2014
Some out of the blue requests have kept Black Dyke's Gary Curtin busy over the Easter holiday.


Black Dyke

Dyke set for Prestige weekend

April 02, 2014
English National Champion to provide double header of concert entertainment as Prestige Promotions announces new band.


Brett Baker

Plaudits for Baker from Dyke boss

March 07, 2014
Dr Nicholas Childs has paid a personal tribute to his long serving trombone star, after decision to leave after Euros.


Brett Baker

Baker to step down from Dyke

March 06, 2014
Brett Baker is to step down from the principal trombone role at Black Dyke after the European Championship in Perth.


Black Dyke

Ben and Gary to lead tasty Lower Brass Spotlight

February 26, 2014
Two leading lower brass stars from Black Dyke are to lead the way at Leeds Town Hall on March 23rd.


Dyke in action

Dyke open St Magnus doors

February 20, 2014
Black Dyke to hold open rehearsal on St Magnus ahead of Bradford challenge.


Black Dyke

Hat trick filled at Dyke Spotlight

February 18, 2014
The Black Dyke tenor horn spotlight is full to the brim as players come from far and wide to score a hat trick...


bridgewater hall

RNCM Festival highlights on Radio 3

January 27, 2014
There will be highlights from The RNCM Festival of Brass on BBC Radio 3 during February.


Black Dyke

Horn spotlight at Dyke Festival

January 22, 2014
The tenor horn comes under the spotlight once again — this time at the forthcoming Black Dyke Festival in Leeds


Prestige Promotions

Advert: Prestige Promotions

January 17, 2014
Black Dyke are in Norwich in February — and you can come along and experience the Queensbury magic first hand for yourselves...


Brett Baker and Adrian Hirst

Top troms at Dyke

December 28, 2013
Brett Baker and Adrian Hirst pick up the Black Dyke silverware.


Tony Benn

Dyke provide musical support for Mr Benn

November 28, 2013
Black Dyke has provided the musical sound track to a major new film about the life and career of one of the most controversial political figures of the post war era.


Richard Marshall

Marshall heads to Japan

November 22, 2013
Black Dyke principal cornet player Richard Marshall will be flying to the land of the rising sun.


Black Dyke

Dixon decides on Dyke tuba lead

November 09, 2013
Ben Dixon has been announced as the new solo Eb tuba with English National champion Black Dyke.


Brett Baker

Baker set for recital performance

October 30, 2013
Black Dyke trombone star Brett Baker will be showcases major works at Salford recital performance.


Joseph Cook in action with Black Dyke

Cook takes back seat at Dyke

October 29, 2013
Tuba star Joseph Cook has decided to take on new musical directions after 14 years at Black Dyke.


Derek Jackson

Derek Jackson funeral

October 25, 2013
The funeral of the former Black Dyke tuba legend will take place in Bradford next Friday.


Derek Jackson

Musical tribute to Dyke legend

October 23, 2013
The great Derek Jackson was remembered in the best way possible at the last Black Dyke rehearsal.


Black Dyke

Varley takes horn seat at Dyke

October 01, 2013
Hammonds Saltaire star Helen Varley joins the new look Black Dyke horn section.


Black Dyke

Dyke add new sop and tuba to Queensbury ranks

September 27, 2013
Black Dyke sign up French soprano star and RNCM tuba student as MD starts to reshape English champion.


Paul Duffy

Dyke announce Duffy departure from Queensbury

September 26, 2013
Black Dyke soprano star Paul Duffy will end his seven year association with Queensbury band at the end of the year.


Jonathan Bates

Bates takes solo horn spot at Dyke

September 25, 2013
Jonathan Bates has been appointed the new solo horn at Black Dyke.


Paul Duffy

Duffy showcases extra talents

September 05, 2013
Black Dyke soprano star shows that there is much more to his musical portfolio than the ability to squeeze out a top E at the end of Arabian Nights...




Fodens

Foden's regional reach out for 2026

September 17 • If you want some of the Foden's Area Championship winning formula to rub off on you, then why not sign up for some early test-piece prep.


Brighouse

Brighouse principal is lead off for Banding Together

September 17 • In a new PR profile initiative for the event, Tom Smith talks about his link to the National Championships at the Royal Albert Hall.


Norway

Concerto test for Norwegian elite

September 17 • Flavours of Rumba, Ravel and riotous ostriches courtesy of Derek Bourgeois will test the Elite Division contenders at the 2026 Norwegian National Championships.


National Championships

2026 Regional Championship test-piece announced

September 17 • Works by Martin Ellerby, Andrew Wainwright, Philip Harper, Gordon Langford and Eric Ball will test bands in their qualification bids for the Albert Hall and Cheltenham next year.


Petworth Town Band - Petworth Town Band at Petworth Heritage weekend

Saturday 20 September • Centre of Petworth Town GU28 OAH


Cheltenham Silver Band - Holst Birthday Concert

Saturday 20 September • All Saints Church, All Saints Road, Pittville, Cheltenham GL52 2HG


Dobcross Silver Band - Milnrow Band

Sunday 21 September • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Grenadier Guards Big Band

Friday 26 September • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Brass Bands England - The Brass Band Conference

Saturday 27 September • Redhills Durham Miners Hall, Durham DH1 4BE


Haverhill Silver Band

September 17 • Haverhill Silver Band (Championship Section) seeks a FRONT ROW CORNET (position negotiable). This is a superb opportunity to join East Anglia's premier brass band for the L&SC area contest, the Senior Cup, Whit Friday and beyond.


Cheltenham Silver Band

September 16 • Required:. Musical Director : Cheltenham Silver Academy Band Following the relocation of our current conductor we are looking for a progressive, passionate and dedicated individual to lead our Academy Band, and to support our continued improvement.


Chinnor Silver

September 16 • We need a Bass player (either Bb or Eb) and a percussionist to join our happy team! The band is promoted to the first section in 2026 and were also 2025 Second section National Finalists. We rehearse on Wednesday evenings in our own bandroom in Chinnor


Sandy Smith


Conductor, teacher, adjudicator and arranger


               

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