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Friends Of Black Dyke Band

Would you like to become a 'Friend' of the most famous Brass Band in the world, receive up to date information about the Band and its activities, benefit from discounts on recordings and self promoted concerts and have delivered to your door your own copy of 'The Black Dyke Bugle'; the Band's own dedicated journal. Add to this the satisfaction of supporting and being involved in the preservation of the only Brass Band to be acknowledged by the 'Sunday Times' in their publication of 'The Top 1000 Music Makers of all Time'. All applications receive our presentation card with the 'Black Dyke' logo in black and gold, space for a message and complete with the distinctive membership card in black and gold. The ideal gift with a difference, for someone special, on their Birthday, Anniversary, or at Christmas, or just as a 'Thank You'.

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Black Dyke Band Announces New Solo Cornet

Black Dyke Band is delighted to announce that Philip Varley will join the Queensbury-based band on Solo Cornet, bringing his considerable experience and musical talent to Black Dyke.

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A summer filled with great occasions for the Black Dyke Band to cherish and celebrate

The last few months have presented the Black Dyke Band with memories to last a lifetime.

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⭐ Black Dyke Band Returns to the BBC Proms 2026 ⭐

We’re 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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