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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.


Ben Dixon

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

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'.


Rex Richardson

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

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

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.


Grimethorpe

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.


Rob Wilshaw

New solo trombone at Grimethorpe

January 26, 2024
Rob Wilshaw becomes the new solo trombone at Grimethorpe Colliery Band


Grimethorpe

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.


Michael Bach

Grimethorpe enhance Bach link

October 09, 2023
Michael Bach has been appointed Professional Musical Director of Grimethorpe Colliery Band.


Parknson

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

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.




4BR podcast

4BR British Open preview

September 2 • Join us on air on Wednesday evening to give us your views and opinions ahead of the 171st British Open Championships at Symphony Hall.


British Open

New additions to prize list at British Open

September 2 • The new champion will bag a record cash prize whilst a new cornet award adds to the individual accolades on offer at Symphony Hall this weekend.


Alexander Richter

Richter award for pioneering brass band advocacy

September 2 • Alexander Richter has been presented with the prestigious Eitelfriedrich-Thom Award.


Ashley DIXON

Ashley's life affirming donation

September 2 • The Foden's baritone player Ashley Dixon has donated her life giving stem cells to help a father of two children.


Contest: 171st British Open

Saturday 6 September • Broad Street, Birmingham. B1 2EA


Contest: Lower Sections 1-4 National Finals

Saturday 13 September • Cheltenham Racecourse, Evesham Road, Cheltenham GL50 4SH


Contest: Lower Sections 1-4 National Finals

Sunday 14 September • Cheltenham Racecourse, Evesham Road, Cheltenham. . *Please note as of 24th August 2023 the date is provisional according to Kapitol Promotions website GL50 4SH


Petworth Town Band - Petworth Town Band at Petworth Heritage weekend

Saturday 20 September • Centre of Petworth Town GU28 OAH


Cheltenham Silver Band - Holst Birthday Concert

Saturday 20 September • All Saints Church, All Saints Road, Pittville, Cheltenham GL52 2HG


Rushden Town Band

September 2 • 2nd Trombone position has become vacant as current holder off to University. Rehearsals Mondays and Wednesday at Rushden Hall. RTB is a friendly 1st Section band who have recently come back from their second tour abroad and also released their first CD.


Bilton Silver Rugby Band

September 2 • Are you moving to the West Midlands this autumn or possibly fancy a change of bandroom scenery? The band are looking to recruit an Eb bass and a Kit Percussionist to help us with our varied and ever expanding range of events.


Cross Keys Silver Band

September 2 • We're looking for a 2nd Trombone player to join a strong section in a 2nd Section band based in South Wales. We have a number of community engagements and contests lined up for the rest of the year and into 2026. Rehearsals are from 19:30 on Tuesdays.


Mark Wilkinson


Cornet Soloist, Teacher, Adjudicator, Conductor


               

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