*
banner

New youth partnership for Grimethorpe

Grimethorpe Colliery and Dobcross Youth Bands have teamed up to create a new partnership.

Grimethopre
 

Dobcross Youth has announced that they have created a new partnership with the Grimethorpe Colliery Band.

Close links

The bands already have close links, with a number of former Dobcross players now playing for Grimethorpe.

Gareth Beckwith and Nick Young started with Dobcross Youth and have now used the support they received to further their banding careers.

Grimethorpe have offered to support the band in the lead up to major concerts and contests, where their players will come and provide invaluable tuition and advice.

Dobcross Youth's 'Player of the Month' will be invited by Grimethorpe to attend one of their rehearsals.

This will be a fantastic experience for the kids and something I’m sure they will never forgetMD, James Garlick

Fantastic experience

MD James Garlick told 4BR: "This will be a fantastic experience for the kids and something I’m sure they will never forget. This is a great opportunity for the band and we cannot thank Grimethorpe enough for their support. The band is very excited about what is to come in the future and is very much looking forward to the joint concerts that are to come."

Eager

Grimethorpe Band Manager Terry Webster adde: "We are eager to support Dobcross Youth, especially seeing the links that we already have with them."

Become a supporter and help make our future secure.

4barsrest continues to be a proudly independent voice. There are no paywalls to overcome to be able to enjoy what we do to keep our journalism at the heart of the brass banding world. Support us with a one-off donation or subscribe from just £2.50 per month.

Support us    


Simon Gresswell

Gresswell takes baton at Dronfield

June 9 • Simon Gresswell has been appointed the new MD at Dronfield Band.


Radio

Radio: Touch of Brass

June 9 • Join presenter Martin Upfold for more great brass band music over the airwaves


Black Dyke

Black Dyke feature in Bradford cultural celebration

June 8 • The Queensbury Band has been featured in a BBC 'Travel Show' programme that celebrates the rejuvenation of Bradford as the 2025 UK City of Culture.


Elgar festival of brass

Top trio attracts audiences to Malvern

June 7 • There are still tickets left if you want to enjoy Cory, Black Dyke and Foden's in performance in Malvern


Contest: Whit Friday March Contests

Friday 13 June • Saddleworth & Tameside OL3


Hebden Bridge Brass Band - The 13th annual Hebden Bridge March Contest

Sunday 15 June • St George's Square, Hebden Bridge HX7 8ET


The Portsmouth Grammar School - Concert by The Black Dyke Band

Saturday 28 June • St Marys Church, Fratton, Portsmouth PO15PA PO15PA


Petworth Town Band - Fete in the Park with Petworth Town Band

Saturday 28 June • Grounds of Petworth Park GU28 9LR


Petworth Town Band - Farnham Brass Band and Petworth Town Band

Saturday 28 June • Farnham Carnival


Rushden Town Band

June 8 • 2nd Trombone - come and join our amazing trombone section in Rushden Town Band. A varied engagement schedule as well as a tour every other year.


Rushden Town Band

June 8 • B flat bass position for this fun-loving, 1st Section East Midlands band. Varied engagement schedule including a tour every other year.


Chinnor Silver

June 7 • Our Community Band is meeting on Monday {9th} and would welcome anyone who fancies an extra friendly rehearsal,with coffee and cake involved.. We rehearse in our bandroom at 11am its free and it open to all abilities.. No commitment required.


Rob Nesbitt

BSc, PG Cert. Ed.
Cartoonist , illustrator, writer


               

 © 2025 4barsrest.com Ltd