We are saddened to say that Dan has decided that his time with Blackley is coming to an end, his decision to leave is in order for him to focus on his expanding compsosing and publishing business and his time lecturing at Salford University.
Dan will continue to take the band until we find a replacement and to the North West areas in March.
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The band performed early doors at Rochdale Contest on Sunday October 23rd, we chose to play The Dark Side of… Read more
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