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The RNCM International Brass Band Festival – January 2025

The recent performance by the Black Dyke Band at the RNCM International Brass Festival was nothing short of spectacular, showcasing an incredible range of talent and musicality that left the audience in awe.

Black Dyke Band’s Remarkable Journey to Japan

The Black Dyke Band, a name for many decades synonymous with musical excellence, recently embarked on an exhilarating concert tour in Japan, commencing on the 26th of October

BDB at The Symphony Hall

So, let’s catch up…

After the shortest of summer breaks this year, the band returned to ‘active duty’ with great gusto…

A very special moment

The Black Dyke Band would like to record a very special moment that took place recently, during its Summer Proms Concert, in the Holy Trinity Church in Queensbury, Bradford.

Phoebe Mallinson joins Black Dyke Band

Phoebe is from Bradford and is a recent graduate from Chetham’s School of Music where she studied trumpet for seven years with Tracey Redfern and Gareth Small. Before joining Black Dyke Phoebe enjoyed being a member of BD1 and City of Bradford Bands.

Black Dyke Band Sparkle in Switzerland

Festival of Brass hailed a “Terrific Success”

Black Dyke joins forces with Castleford SA

Charlie Cresswell joins the ranks

‘Queensbury’ march original score comes home

Black Dyke Band Celebrates Philip Goodwin’s 39 years

In loving memory of Ian Thompson

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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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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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Feature Photograph – Black Dyke Band with the Huddersfield Choral Society

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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