Framed photograph with oval card mount of Roy Newsome. Roy Newsome was Bandmaster (1966-1970) and resident conductor ( 1972-1977) for Black Dyke Mills Band. He worked alongside three professional conductors ā Colonel C. H. Jaeger, Geoffrey Brand and Major Peter Parkes. These years were amongst the most successful ever enjoyed by Black Dyke Band, winning the National and the British Open Championships six times each – including āhat tricksā at both, a ādoubleā and a ādouble-doubleā
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ā Black Dyke Band Returns to the BBC Proms 2026 ā
Weāre delighted to announce that Black Dyke Band, under the direction of Nicholas Childs, will return to the BBC Proms on Sunday 19th July 2026 at the iconic Royal Albert Hall
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Breathtaking musical virtuosity
Over the last few weeks, The Black Dyke Band has maintained a busy schedule of concerts, each of which has delighted and inspired its audiences. 2026 began in fine style, as it has done in previous years, at the Town Hall in Birmingham
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A very Happy Christmas from everyone at Black Dyke Band
As 2025 draws to a close, the Black Dyke Band has been busy bringing joy and festive spirit to audiences across the region.
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