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Nicholas and Robert Childs

Childs reunited at Dyke

August 01, 2012
Dr Robert Childs has accepted the post of Principal Guest Conductor at Black Dyke.


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Stylish Dyke troms claim Festival prize

July 08, 2012
A quartet of young Black Dyke trombonists have won a Music for Youth award in Birmingham for their stylish and classy playing.


Black Dyke in action

Dyke set for beach performance

July 02, 2012
The European champion will be providing the backing music to a huge outdoor Olympic Torch event in Southend this weekend.


Black Dyke performing at the 2012 English Nationals

World Rankings: June Update

June 29, 2012
Black Dyke take over the number 1 spot following their emphatic win at the recent English National Championship.


Winning band at Preston

Dyke seek sponsor despite success

June 27, 2012
Newly crowned English National champion on look out for new sponsorship partners despite latest success.


Nicholas and Alison Childs celebrate

Interview with Dr Nicholas Childs

June 24, 2012
Black Dyke's winning conductor talks to 4BR after leading his band to the English National title in Preston.


Richard Marshall

Interview with Richard Marshall

June 24, 2012
Black Dyke's principal cornet talks about his delight at another award and another English National title.


James MacMillan

Dyke set to premiere James MacMillan work

June 17, 2012
Black Dyke will premiere James James MacMillan's first major work for brass band at British Bandsman 125th anniversary concert.


Frank Renton

Radio: Listen to the Band

June 16, 2012
More music from Frank at the BBC


Black Dyke in Euro action

Open doors for Dyke before Preston

June 13, 2012
Reigning champion to open the doors ahead of English National defence.


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Report & Results: 2012 Whit Friday — Saddleworth

June 02, 2012
Black Dyke take the Saddleworth & Oldham Whit Friday Championships.


Black Dyke performing at the 2012 Europeans

World Rankings: May update

May 11, 2012
Black Dyke close the gap at the top of the rankings following their recent win in Rotterdam at the European Championships


Nicholas Childs with Euro Trophy

Dyke confirm Preston entry

May 09, 2012
Swamped European champions confirm Preston entry despite Rotterdam success.


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Spaces up for grabs on Dyke Trombone focus

May 03, 2012
There are still a few places up for grabs on the forthcoming Black Dyke Festival Trombone Focus Day. So get in touch.


English champion Black Dyke

Dyke open up for Euro challenge

April 26, 2012
Black Dyke will be holding an open rehearsal prior to its assault on the European championships.


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Bates misses out on chance of BBC title

April 22, 2012
Black Dyke's Jonathan Bates just misses out on the chance to become BBC Young Musician 2012.


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Bates set for BBC Young Musician tv appeaance

April 18, 2012
Sixteen year old tenor horn player, Jonathan Bates to appear in BBC Young Musician Brass Final this Friday.


Zoe Hancock presentation

Dreams come true for Dyke flugel star

April 10, 2012
Zoe Hancock has been enjoying a rare trip home to Cornwall — and the chance to say thank you for her dreams coming true.


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Interview with Dr Nicholas Childs

March 07, 2012
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Black Dyke's MD Dr Nicholas Childs following his band's victory at Bradford.


Marshall

Interview with Richard Marshall

March 07, 2012
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Black Dyke principal cornet player Richard Marshall following the band's victory at Bradford.


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Bumper up replacement at Dyke

March 07, 2012
Robert Westacott to replace Alex Kerwin as the new bumper up to Richard Marshall at Black Dyke.


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Olympic Dyke on Radio 3

February 24, 2012
Highlights of Black Dyke's Olympic Portraits concert from RNCM Festival of Brass in January to be aired on BBC Radio 3.


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Black Dyke set for early Devil appearance

February 24, 2012
English National champion set to show off their Devilish intentions with their open rehearsal.


Dan Price

Price is right for Dyke

January 27, 2012
Dan Price becomes Black Dyke's new Arranger in Association.


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Marzella heads to Black Dyke

December 07, 2011
Baritone star Katrina Marzella will take over the solo baritone seat at Black Dyke.




Japanese Championships

Report & Result: 2026 National Brass Band Ensemble Championship of Japan

March 4 • There were further encouraging signs of ensemble development in Japan at the recent national Championships.


Hauts de France

Results: 2026 French National Championships

March 4 • Hauts de France Brass Band are crowned Kings of France for the seventh time in a row in Forges-les-Eaux in Normandy, with division title going to Les Coniques Brass Band, Brass Band de La Gorgue and Le Ch'ti Brass.


First Old Boys

Report & Results: 2026 BBNI Brass in Concert

March 4
1st Old Boys lead the entertainment in Fivemiletown, with section success for CWA Brass and Dynamic Brass


ODBBA

Report & Results: 2026 ODBBA Winter Contest

March 4 • Michelmersh Silver, Chinnor Silver, Towcester Studio, Avonbank (Evesham), City of Oxford Silver lead the way in showcasing their Area preparations


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

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


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

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


Dobcross Silver Band

March 2 • Following an exceptionally pleasing 1st result at the recent Area contest (2nd section, 4th place), we invite applications for the position of 2ND BARITONE. We are a friendly, progressive and social band!


West Wycombe Brass Band

March 1 • West Wycombe Brass Band are looking for Horn players, any position. Rehearsals Wednesday 7.45-9.45pm in own band hall. Give us a call or email.


Croy Silver Band

March 1 • Croy Silver Band currently has contest vacancies on Cornet and Percussion, but is always happy to accommodate enthusiastic new players in any section of the band.


Sarah Groarke-Booth

BA (Hons) MA
Conductor, Adjudicator, Compere, Actor


               

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