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Plumridge

Plumridge to become new principal cornet at Grimethorpe

May 15, 2026
Hannah Plumridge is to become the new principal cornet of Grimethorpe Colliery Band as she ends a decade with Cory on a personal high.


Grimnethorpe

Smith steps down from Grimethorpe principal role

May 13, 2026
Jamie Smith ends his second tenure as principal cornet at Grimethorpe Colliery Band.


Withington

Withington returns to Grimethorpe

March 28, 2026
Allan Withington will lead Grimethorpe Colliery at the British Open and Albert Hall National Final, as contesting connection with Carlton Main comes to an end.


Mark Glover

Glover fits Sterling relaunch

March 25, 2026
Sterling Musical Instruments has welcomed euphonium player Mark Glover to its roster of Performance Artists, following the relaunch of the brand.


Leeds Best of Brass

Grimethorpe set for Pudsey Valentine's appearance

February 09, 2026
The unique brand of Grimethorpe brass band entertainment will be heard in Pudsey on Valentine's Day.


Grimethorpe

Grimethorpe to support a Day to Remember

February 01, 2026
Grimethorpe Colliery Band will add their musical sparkle to a concert that aims to raise funds for the Alzheimer's Society


Grimethorpe Colliery Band

Corporate partnership shares ethos with Grimethorpe

January 16, 2026
Grimethorpe announces corporate link with leading mobile and static welfare accommodation manufacturer to share long-standing commitment to community, charity, and local engagement.


Varley

Varley takes decision to end Grimethorpe tenure

November 09, 2025
Grimethorpe's respected solo horn player Helen Varley has stepped down from playing with the Yorkshire band.


East Anglia

Grimethorpe stars lead fantastic day in East Anglia

October 30, 2025
A bit of the Grimethorpe stardust certainly found its way to delegates on the latest East Anglian BBA workshop day in Norwich.


Grimethorpe

Grimethorpe go for a Burton

October 16, 2025
Will Burton is the new solo Eb tuba of Grimethorpe Colliery Band.


Brassed Off

Grimethorpe set for Albert Hall hat-trick triumph

October 10, 2025
Grimethorpe Colliery Band is set to pack out the Royal Albert Hall next October with a special 30th anniversary live screening of their most famous alter ego National triumph.


Mark Glover

Glover makes mark in Valencia

July 02, 2025
Grimethorpe Colliery Band solo euphonium Mark Glover was a guest artist at the recent International Tuba and Euphonium Conference in Spain.


Dr Liz Lane

Lane closure at Grimethorpe

May 21, 2025
The successful musical partnership between Grimethopre Colliery Band and Composer in Association Dr Liz Lane has come to an end after four fruitful years.


Jamie smith

New lead at Grimethorpe

May 19, 2025
Jamie Smith has been appointed the new Lead Conductor of Grimethorpe North of England Youth Band.


Grimethorpe

New quartet adds experience to Grimethorpe Area challenge

February 20, 2025
Chris Gomersall, Mark Frost, Andy Holmes and Paul Argyle add talent to go with the experience for Grimethorpe Yorkshire Area challenge.


Mark Glover

No tariff barrier Glover US performance

February 03, 2025
Grimethorpe Colliery Band's Mark Glover has enjoyed his import trip to the USA to perform with Pershing's Own.


Leeds

Grimethorpe next up for Best of Brass series

January 30, 2025
Grimethorpe will head to Pudsey Civic Hall next month as part of the Leeds 'Best of Brass' series of concerts.


Ed Cuplin

Culpin takes baritone lead at Grimethorpe

January 23, 2025
One of the banding world's rising stars takes on a new role as solo baritone with Grimethorpe Colliery Band


Gareth Owen

New flugel at Grimethorpe

October 30, 2024
Gareth Owen takes on the flugel horn role at Grimethorpe Colliery Band.


GRIMETHOPRE

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

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.


Grimethorpe Colliery

New music link for Grimethorpe

September 10, 2024
Grimethorpe Colliery Band has announced a new partnership link with music retailer Brass Band Music Shop.


Griethorpe

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

Grimethorpe sold out down south

June 16, 2024
A rejuvenated Grimethorpe Band is selling out its latest concert appearances.


Mark Glover

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.




Tameside

Tameside ready to welcome Whit Friday visitors

May 28 • Tameside will offer a warm welcome to competitors and visitors alike for their Whit Friday contests.


wHIT fRIDAY

Saddleworth set for Whit Friday

May 28 • Brighouse & Rastrick defend their title on what promises to be a packed day of great march entertainment in the sun.


tRANSCEND

National Youth Orchestra set to transcend with summer concerts

May 28 • Thomas Ades will lead the National Youth Orchestra this summer with an intoxicating world of sound, energy, transformation — and free tickets for teenagers.


Brabbins

Brabbins takes quartet chair at Royal College of Music

May 28 • Martyn Brabbins is to become Personal Chair in Conducting at the Royal College of Music.


Contest: Whit Friday March Contests

Friday 29 May • Saddleworth & Tameside OL3


The Hepworth Band - Brassband Burgermusik Luzern

Saturday 30 May • Dewsbury Minster, Vicarage Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire WF12 8DD


Regent Hall Concerts - Ithaca Brass

Tuesday 2 June • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Fulham Brass Band - Summer Concert

Friday 5 June • St Dionis Church, Parsons Green SW6 4UH


Yorkshire Imperial - Roger Webster & The Colne Valley Male Voice Choir

Saturday 6 June • St George's Hall, Bridge Street, Bradford BD1 1JT


Tintwistle Band

May 28 • Tintwistle Band are looking for front row cornet players to help complete our team. . We rehearse Monday and Thursday 8-10pm at our own bandroom on Old Road in Tintwistle, under the baton of MD Jim Henson, and perform a variety of concerts all year round.


Chinnor Silver

May 28 • Our COMMUNITY BAND meets again on Monday(1st) at 11am and we welcome players of all abilities to come along and join us in a relaxed and friendly rehearsal.. What is not to like = wont effect your no1 band ,its free and with coffee and cake


Otley Brass Association

May 26 • Otley Brass Band are keen to recruit a new member for their front row cornets (position negotiable).. . This is an exciting opportunity to join a thriving band of 30+ players under the leadership of our MD, Martyn Beecham.


Alex McGee

MA BMus PGCE
Conductor & Composer


               

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