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New flugel at Grimethorpe
October 30, 2024
Gareth Owen takes on the flugel horn role at Grimethorpe Colliery Band.
Grimethorpe goes back to deep mine roots
September 21, 2024
Members of Grimethorpe Colliery Band have taken their instruments underground to mark the 40th anniversary of the Miners' Strike.
Grimethorpe set to inspire next generation
September 13, 2024
Grimethorpe's latest education initiative looks to inspire the next intake of youngsters to its North of England Youth Band.
New music link for Grimethorpe
September 10, 2024
Grimethorpe Colliery Band has announced a new partnership link with music retailer Brass Band Music Shop.
Grimey eager to be back in the pink....
August 06, 2024
Grimethorpe Colliery Band returns to the concert stage later this month eager to be seen in their iconic shirts...
Grimethorpe sold out down south
June 16, 2024
A rejuvenated Grimethorpe Band is selling out its latest concert appearances.
Glover enjoys Midwest march
May 23, 2024
Grimethorpe euph star Mark Glover has just enjoyed a guest artist trip to the USA to perform at the Midwest Regional Tuba & Euphonium Conference.
Dixon becomes new MD at Grimethorpe Colliery Band
May 22, 2024
Former player Ben Dixon joins the musical team at Grimethorpe Colliery Band as their new Musical Director.
Grimethorpe ready to split the air with Green
May 10, 2024
Grimethorpe Colliery Band heads to the North East this weekend to join Ivor Novello composer Martin Green for a performance of 'Split the Air'.
Richardson gives Grimethorpe Youth huge boost
March 28, 2024
The American trumpet star recently dropped in to work with the youngsters of the Grimethorpe North of England Youth Band.
Grimethorpe determined to resolve financial crisis
March 22, 2024
Grimethorpe Colliery Band tells 4BR that it is in the process to back its long term musical aims with financial stability.
Grimethorpe open doors on Enigma preparations
February 28, 2024
You can find out how Grimethorpe Colliery Band is tackling Philip Sparke's 'Variations on an Enigma' on Thursday evening.
Grimey ask for finisher choice for Morley appearance
February 02, 2024
Grimethorpe Colliery Band will head to Morley Town Hall later this month to perform as part of the Leeds Best of Brass series.
New solo trombone at Grimethorpe
January 26, 2024
Rob Wilshaw becomes the new solo trombone at Grimethorpe Colliery Band
Grimethorpe target next generation of recruits
January 21, 2024
The next generation of brass and percussion players can be inspired on their musical journey at the next Grimethorpe Colliery Band free youth band day.
Grimethorpe enhance Bach link
October 09, 2023
Michael Bach has been appointed Professional Musical Director of Grimethorpe Colliery Band.
Grimethorpe honoured by Parkinson tribute
September 15, 2023
The sound of Grimethorpe Colliery Band has been heard in tribute as well as at the funeral of the late broadcaster, chat-show host and author, Sir Michael Parkinson.
Grimethorpe release new Postcards CD
September 13, 2023
Several new recordings — including one of an iconic work are featured on Grimethorpe's latest CD release.
Grimethorpe make cross genre concert link
July 25, 2023
Grimethorpe Colliery Band will link up with the RSVP Bhangra ensemble and operatic soprano vocalist Belinda Evans for their latest high profile concert appearance.
Wainwright claims Grimethorpe Composition Competition title
July 19, 2023
Andrew's Wainwright's 'Fallen Souls' has become the inaugural winner of the Grimethorpe Colliery Band Composition Competition.
Grimethorpe announces composer semi-final line-up
July 10, 2023
105 works have been whittled down to 17 for the next stage of the inaugural Grimethorpe Colliery Band Composer Competition.
Oh we do like to be beside the seaside...
June 24, 2023
Grimethorpe Colliery Band will head on tour to the south coast in August to bring their musical entertainment to some great seaside venues.
Lichfield youngsters prepare for Grimethorpe Adventure
June 13, 2023
25 primary school youngsters are practicing hard for their appearance with Grimethorpe Colliery Band next month.
Still time to enter a Grimethorpe Composition
June 10, 2023
Grimethorpe Colliery Band is looking to encourage more works for the brass band medium with its first composition competition — and there is still time to enter.
Glover enjoys Rondofest experience
June 07, 2023
Grimethorpe Colliery Band's solo euphonium Mark Glover has enjoyed his most recent trip back to Malaysia.
