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Childs

2025 RNCM International Brass Band Festival: Interview with Prof Nicholas Childs

January 22, 2025
We find out more about the programme of music from this world and beyond to be featured on Saturday evening at the RNCM from the Queensbury band and Galactico soloists.


Black Dyke

Black Dyke kick start concert season in Pudsey

January 08, 2025
The Yorkshire Champion will start their 2025 concert schedule with a 'Best of Brass' appearance at Pudsey Civic Hall.


Black Dyke

Black Dyke round off year with annual awards

December 31, 2024
The Yorkshire Champion has handed out its annual awards at its recent Huddersfield Town Hall concert


BBW

Bliss and White claim BBW CD of the Year accolades

December 24, 2024
CD releases by Black Dyke Band and Sheona White have claimed the Brass Band World magazine CD of the Year awards.


Black Dyke

Black Dyke In Tune today on Radio 3

December 20, 2024
Black Dyke Band will appear on 'In Tune — The Christmas Edition' later today


John Rutter

Rutter leaps back towards top of charts

December 14, 2024
The latest John Rutter — Brass at Christmas CD from Black Dyke and Sheffield Philharmonic Chorus is heading back towards the top of the classical music charts.


Prof Nicholas Childs

Fellowship honour for Nicholas Childs at the RNCM

December 13, 2024
The Black Dyke Band Director of Music is honoured alongside leading figures in the music, broadcasting and regional development sectors in becoming a Fellow of the Royal Northern College of Music.


Rutter

Rutter recording makes Presto mark

December 12, 2024
Black Dyke Band's CD of John Rutter's festive music becomes Presto Music's Recording of the Week.


Black Dyke Band

Black Dyke's Bliss nominated in Presto Classical Music Awards

November 28, 2024
The critically acclaimed Chandos recording is nominated as one of the 100 Classical Music Recordings of the Year.


Prof Childs

Senzoku Gakuen return for Childs

November 13, 2024
The Black Dyke Band Director of Music returns to Senzoku Gakuen College of Music in Tokyo to round off trip to Japan in memorable fashion.


Adam Bokaris

Bokaris to lead free masterclass

September 24, 2024
Black Dyke Band's solo euphonium star Adam Bokaris will lead a free masterclass with Thornsett Band


British Open

Will the cosmic calendar repeat itself at Symphony Hall?

September 03, 2024
This year's British Open Championships takes place 50 years to the day of a previous historic victory.


Bliss and Arnold

Bliss and Arnold releases gain further plaudits

September 02, 2024
The recent CD releases from Black Dyke and Foden's continue to make a mark with critics in the wider music world.


John Wilson

To the manor born...

August 24, 2024
John Wilson's direction of Black Dyke Band on their Bliss release gains further plaudits from the critics.


Bliss

Bliss CD makes immediate mark on charts

August 22, 2024
Black Dyke Band's CD of the music of Arthur Bliss has made an immediate impact on the Classical Music Charts — with the potential of higher steps come this weekend.


Bliss

Black Dyke helps critical restoration of Bliss reputation

July 21, 2024
The National Champion's forthcoming CD release of the music of Arthur Bliss has already gained critical acclaim.


Mallinson

Mallinson takes flugel role at National Champion

July 17, 2024
Former City of Bradford and National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain player Phoebe Mallinson takes on the flugel horn role at Black Dyke Band.


Black Dyke Band

Like hosting the Rolling Stones...

July 07, 2024
Black Dyke Band's recent trip to Switzerland was a dream come true for its organiser.


Snape

Britten Pears Arts appearance for Black Dyke

July 02, 2024
The National Champion will join a host of world class performers at the critically acclaimed Summer at Snape festival in August.


Keeping on eye on things

Champion inspiration

June 23, 2024
The Black Dyke Band Festival recently saw 140 players of all ages and abilities take to the stage at Huddersfield Town Hall.


Adam Bokaris

Bokaris to lead free masterclass at Thornsett

June 22, 2024
If you are anywhere near Thornsett in Derbyshire next month then you can enjoy a free masterclass day led by Black Dyke's euph star Adam Bokaris.


gEORGE lLOYD

Classic George Lloyd works re-released on new CD recording

June 17, 2024
Lyrita Recordings brings together 1991 Black Dyke and 1984 Equale Brass Quintet for new signature release.


Canning

Black Dyke open doors to Australian visitors

May 23, 2024
The global appeal of Black Dyke Band sees them welcome Canning City Brass to Queensbury.


BlackDyke Band

Black Dyke Festival Workshops

May 17, 2024
There is the opportunity to work alongside the stars of Black Dyke Band at their 'Brass Festival' Day in Huddersfield in June.


Black Dyke Band

Black Dyke Band festival details announced

April 30, 2024
The popular massed band event featuring the National Champion and friends has been announced.




Principals

National Youth sets out musical principals ahead of twin concerts

April 5 • The 90 young players of the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain are being out through their paces ahead of their twin Easter Course performances.


Elgar Festival

Elgar attractions gain ticket take up

April 5 • Brass Band Willebroek, Black Dyke, Foden's, Flowers, David Childs and the RBC Brass Band are attracting the crowds for their Elgar International Festival of Brass appearances.


BBCA

Pankhurst and Wainwright works to test conductor skills

April 5 • 'Ghosts of Industry' and 'Metamorphosis on Finlandia' will test the 10 semi-finalists in the Brass Band Conductors' Association Conducting Competition in June.


Liz Lane

Lane Saturday Live spotlight

April 5 • The musical life of composer Liz Lane was featured on the BBC Radio 4 programme 'Saturday Live' this weekend.


Regent Hall Concerts - Queentet Brass Quintet

Tuesday 7 April • Charlton House. Charlton Road . London SE7 8RE


Regent Hall Concerts - Central Band of the Royal Air Force

Friday 1 May • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Sunday 3 May • St Alfege Church. Greenwich Church Street SE10 9BJ


Regent Hall Concerts - FiveBy5 Trumpet Quintet

Tuesday 5 May • Charlton House and Gardens. Charlton Road, . London. . SE7 8RE


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Friday 8 May • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


CLEETHORPES BAND CIO

April 3 • We have vacancies for a trombone player and a bass player. Cleethorpes Band rehearse near the seafront on Thursday and Sunday evenings. Placed 3rd in the NOE 4th section. Other players are always welcome as we may be able to switch positions around


Tintwistle Band

April 2 • . Tintwistle Band are looking for a 2nd horn player to help complete the team.. We rehearse Monday and Thursday 8-10pm at our own bandroom on Old Road in Tintwistle, and perform a variety of concerts all year round.


Tintwistle Band

April 2 • Tintwistle Band are looking for an Eb bass player to help complete the team.. We rehearse Monday and Thursday 8-10pm at our own bandroom on Old Road in Tintwistle, and perform a variety of concerts all year round.


Chris King

MBA, BMus(Hons), LRSM, AoBBA
Conductor, Arranger, Adjudicator, Compere, Band Trainer


               

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