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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.
Grimethorpe further free community youth development
May 24, 2023
Grimethorpe Colliery Band continues to reach out into its youth community with its free offers of brass playing development.
Perfect fit for Glover at Grimethorpe
May 16, 2023
The experienced Mark Glover takes on the solo euphonium role at Grimethorpe Colliery Band.
Grimethorpe welcomes Master of the King's Music
May 12, 2023
Judith Weir CBE recently enjoyed a musical visit to Grimethorpe Colliery Band.
Grimethorpe launch global composition competition
April 26, 2023
Grimethorpe Colliery Band is looking to encourage more works for the brass band medium with its first composition competition.
Phillips takes residency at Grimethorpe
April 23, 2023
Steve Phillips has been appointed as the new Resident Musical Director of Grimethorpe Colliery Band.
Grimethorpe inspiring future banding generations
April 19, 2023
Grimethorpe Colliery Band is set to form a new junior band following the success of its latest Spring Workshop.
New resident sought at Grimethorpe
March 10, 2023
Grimethorpe Colliery Band tells 4BR that they are looking for the right Resident Conductor to meet their artistic ambitions.
Grimethorpe to link with Denis Wick for new partnership
March 01, 2023
Two iconic names in the banding world have announced a new partnership link.
Grimethorpe head to Morley
February 01, 2023
Grimethorpe Colliery Band will bring their unique brand of 'Best of Brass' entertainment to Morley Town Hall this weekend.
Grimethorpe offer free youth workshop
November 23, 2022
There is a great early Christmas prezzie to be had for free for young players thanks to the stars at Grimethorpe Colliery Band
Grimethorpe performance nominated for Ivors Composer Award
October 18, 2022
A work inspired by the cultural impact of the mining industry and performed with the contribution of Grimethorpe Band has been nominated for a prestigious Ivors Award.
Picture highlights for Grimethorpe
October 11, 2022
A new commission from Yorkshire artist Joe Scarborough captures the history and successes of Grimethorpe Colliery Band — and fans can buy a copy.
Grimethorpe rejoice in youthful appointments
September 05, 2022
Two rising stars will make their Grimethorpe contest debuts at Symphony Hall on the weekend.
Grimethorpe gain funding boost to support music making in schools
August 11, 2022
Youngsters will benefit from music initiatives through Barnsley Music Hub and it partner at Grimethorpe Colliery Band.
Smith latest high profile star to head to Mercer & Barker
July 25, 2022
Jamie Smith, principal cornet of Grimethorpe Colliery Band is the latest high profile star performer to decide to perform on a Mercer & Barker mouthpiece.
