Welcome to the official web site of The Black Dyke Band, the worlds most famous brass band, with 150 years of rich musical history. Black Dyke is proud of its heritage but also looks to the future with enthusiasm and confidence. No other ensemble in the world of music can boast such a record of innovation and success.

Our web site has information on the events, achievements and available recordings of the band. All our latest recordings and souvenirs are available from our re-designed on-line shop, which now features improved security to give you peace of mind when ordering over the Internet.

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 LATEST NEWS
Essential Dyke VII

The latest collection of favourite Black Dyke recordings features a live recording of the winning performance at the 2006 British Open Championships.

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Pryor Engagement

The Black Dyke Band are proud to announce this new recording collaboration with Trombone virtuoso Ian Bousfield.

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The Black Dyke Christmas Carol

This new seasonal CD harnesses the music of the Black Dyke Band to the words of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol.

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The Heaton Collection Volume 4

Building on the earlier volumes in this series, Volume 4 concentrates on bringing together the the final works of Wilfred Heaton.

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Fantastic Overtures

This selection of popular classical overtures exemplifies the versatility, skill and diverse repertoire of the Black Dyke Band. Pieces by Glinka, Rossini, Brahms, Sibelius, Hérold, Berlioz & Wagner are all played here with unrivalled passion and sensitivity.
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Greatest Movie Hits Vol 2

Following on from the success of the first movie collection, this second volume features more classic themes from the world of film: James Bond, Forest Gump, Back to the Future, Star Wars, and more.
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BLACK DYKE BAND WIN ALL THE TROPHIES

Last Saturday, the 9th September 2006, BLACK DYKE BAND were awarded 1st prize at the British Open Championship, held in Symphony Hall, Birmingham. The band's Soprano Cornet player Peter Roberts was declared best Soprano player in the competition and Joseph Cook, Eb Tuba player was awarded the Best Soloist Prize.
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Yorkshire Youth Brass Band Formed

As part of its new initiative to sponsor the work of young people, Black Dyke Band, under the direction of Dr. Nicholas Childs, have formed the Yorkshire Youth Brass Band. The purpose of the creation of the Yorkshire Youth Brass Band is to inspire and motivate young people aged 11 – 18 years to achieve their full potential as musicians, composers and citizens.
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Music Director receives Honorary Doctorate

Everyone at Black Dyke Band are proud to announce that During Summer Graduation 2006, Music Director Dr Nicholas Childs, received an Honorary Doctorate of Music from Leeds Metropolitan University.
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Essential Dyke VI

More "must-have" recordings from the band including several tracks featuring the Massed Reunion Band with special guest conductors recorded live at Huddersfield Town Hall on the 18th December 2005.
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