Foss Dyke is a traditional English Brass Band, based in Lincoln, with its roots dating back to 1974 when it commenced life as a local village band named the North Hykeham & District Concert Band. It has subsequently grown in stature and in the quality of its performance, therefore rapidly establishing itself as "Lincolnshire's Premier Brass Band". It became one of the few bands to rise through the brass band divisions from 4th to Championship Section within a period of 7 years.