Wilbys 30th Anniversary
Thursday 1st October 2020 marks the anniversary of 30 years since Philip Wilby’s association with the Queensbury
Black Dyke Band began. Philip recalled “I remember sitting in the small heritage bandroom listening to James Watson directing
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Postponement of Uppermill Concert 21st March 2020
Following Government advice and guidelines and in the interests of public health, the Black Dyke Concert in Uppermill Civic Hall on 21st March will be postponed until 10th April 2021. Tickets for this Saturday will be valid for those that wish to keep them for the 2021 Concert.
Black Dyke to showcase Philip Sparke’s ‘A Tale As Yet Untold’
Black Dyke will be giving their supporters an opportunity to hear Philip Sparke’s ‘A Tale As
Yet Untold’ ahead of the forthcoming Yorkshire Regional Brass Band Championships at
Huddersfield Town Hall on Sunday 8 th March 2020.
Under the direction of Director of Music Prof. Nicholas Childs, the band will be hosting an
