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Become a Friend

In addition to our growing list of Patrons we also offer subscribers the opportunity to become a Friend of Black Dyke Band.

As a Friend you will receive up to date information about the Band and its activities by receiving your own copy of ‘The Black Dyke Bugle’; the Band’s own dedicated journal.  You will also have the satisfaction of knowing that you are involved in supporting and preserving the only Brass Band to be acknowledged by the ‘Sunday Times’ in their publication of ‘The Top 1000 Music Makers of all Time’. 

The annual subscription is £40. You can indicate if you are a UK taxpayer and if so, the band can claim gift aid on your donation – please acknowledge this on the Gift Aid tag on the drop down menu.

We welcome new Friends and you can subscribe by following the link to our Friends of Black Dyke Band page or  download the form (Friends Form) and return by email to the administrator or to the address below:

Black Dyke Band
Sandbeds
Queensbury
Bradford
West Yorkshire
BD13 1AB

 REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER 1059799

 Many thanks for your time and interest.

News

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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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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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