News / Grimethorpe Colliery
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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.
Grimethorpe rejoice as Bach leads to British Open
July 21, 2022
Swiss conductor Michael Bach will lead Grimethorpe Colliery Band at the British Open in September.
Thornton steps down from Grimethorpe lead
July 14, 2022
David Thornton has stepped down from his role as Musical Director of Grimethorpe Colliery Band.
It's Adventure time for Grimethorpe
July 13, 2022
A new education initiative aimed at inspiring young players has been launched by Grimethorpe Colliery Band.
Balkans, Baja and brass bands to get footfall tapping in Barnsley
July 08, 2022
Black Dyke, WFEL Fairey and Grimethorpe Colliery will add to the exotic sound mix in Barnsley next weekend.
Transatlantic connections for Grimethorpe
June 22, 2022
Composer Johan de Meij and Lake Wobegon are the latest worldwide musical connections made by Grimethorpe Colliery Band.
Grimey set for another National victory...
May 24, 2022
The stage is set for Grimethorpe aka Grimley Colliery Band to win the National title once more at the Royal Albert Hall...
Smith takes principal role at Grimethorpe
May 05, 2022
Jamie Smith is the new principal cornet of Grimethorpe Colliery Band
Result: 2022 European Championship: Composers Competition
May 01, 2022
The final of the 8th European Composers Competition has been won by Theo Rossier from Switzerland.
Death of Sir Harrison Birtwistle
April 19, 2022
The death has been announced of one of the most important British compositional figures.
The touch of Frost returns to Grimey
March 04, 2022
From Quincy Jones to Wilfred Heaton for Mark Frost as the trombone star heads to Yorkshire Area with Grimethorpe Colliery Band.
