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Roll of Honour

Black Dyke Band has achieved an unparalleled record of competition success since its formation. Below is a list of the Band’s titles and relevant years.

National Championships of Great Britain – 23 wins 

1902, 1928, 1947, 1948, 1949, 1951, 1959, 1961, 1967, 1972, 1975, 1976,

1977, 1979, 1981, 1985, 1994, 1995, 2001, 2004, 2008, 2009, 2014

British Open Championships – 30 wins

1862, 1863, 1871, 1879, 1880, 1881, 1891, 1895, 1896, 1899, 1902, 1904,

1908, 1914, 1935, 1957, 1968, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1976, 1977, 1983, 1985,

1986, 1992, 1995, 2005, 2006, 2014

European Championships – 13 wins

1978, 1979, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1987, 1990, 1991, 1995, 2005, 2012, 2015

World Championship – 1970

English Nationals – 4 wins

2009, 2011, 2012, 2013

Yorkshire Champions – 23 wins

1945, 1947, 1953, 1955, 1956, 1958, 1959, 1961, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1985,

1987, 1990, 1998, 2001, 2002, 2008, 2012, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2020

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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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Black Dyke new signing

Black Dyke is delighted to announce Tom Hutchinson as their new principal cornet player.

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Marshall ends his Queensbury tenure

After 20 illustrious years, Richard Marshall has decided to relinquish his position as Principal Cornet with Black Dyke.

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