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Cathedral celebrations for Grimethorpe centenary
July 23, 2017
The centenary of the most successful band in the history of Brass in Concert Championship will be celebrated with a special concert at Durham Cathedral next year.
Injection of youth boosts Grimethorpe's ranks
June 18, 2017
Three talented young players have joined Grimethorpe Colliery Band as Yorkshire giant signals new direction in recruitment.
Grimethorpe join musical forces with David Bowie, ABBA and Led Zeppelin
June 16, 2017
Grimethorpe Colliery Band join some of the greats performers and venues of the music business in being celebrated with an iconic Blue Plaque.
Baton changes from McCann to Withington at Grimethorpe
June 13, 2017
Grimethorpe team up with former MD Allan Withington as Phillip McCann departs amid pathway differences.
Death of Ken Hirst
June 02, 2017
The death has been announced of former Grimethorpe Band secretary, Ken Hirst
New signings at Grimethorpe
June 01, 2017
Chris Robertson takes on solo euphonium role as Grimey also adds to their cornet and tuba teams.
Best of Britt for Grimethorpe
May 26, 2017
The Schilke Artist will take over the soprano role with the Yorkshire band and will perform with them at the British Open in September.
Grimethorpe sign up new President
May 26, 2017
Labour MEP Richard Corbett becomes the new Honorary President of Grimethorpe Colliery Band
Kevin Crockford steps down from Grimethorpe
May 22, 2017
Soprano star Kevin Crockford has announced that he has relinquished his role with the Yorkshire Band.
Grimey back in the Brassed Off spotlight
May 20, 2017
A special 21st anniversary performance at the Royal Albert Hall has brought Grimethorpe Colliery Band right back into the Brassed Off! media spotlight
Grimethorpe announce new signings
April 21, 2017
Helen Varley set to become new solo horn as Andy Kennedy comes in on baritone and Jamie Smith moves to flugel.
Firebird rekindles old artistic memories
April 10, 2017
The artist who designed the famous cover of the Grimethorpe Colliery Band LP 'Firebird' has told 4BR about how she created it 36 years ago, but has still not heard it.
A4 duo to aid Brass for Africa
April 10, 2017
Jamie Smith and Michael Cavanagh are flying to Kampala to work with the Brass for Africa charity.
Death of Peter Skellern
February 17, 2017
The death has been reported of the singer who enjoyed pop hits in 1970s accompanied by the Hanwell Band and Grimethorpe Colliery Band.
Bates to host National tenor horn spotlight
February 09, 2017
Grimethorpe Colliery solo horn Jonathan Bates will lead a free tenor horn spotlight day at the University of Salford in May. So why not sign up and be a part of it.
Grimethorpe renew musical link to composer Nigel Clarke
December 08, 2016
Award winning composer Nigel Clarke becomes Grimethorpe's latest signing as the band seeks increased profile outside of banding world.
Grimely set for Albert Hall anniversary
October 12, 2016
The 20th anniversary of 'Brassed Off!' is to be celebrated at the Royal Albert Hall next year — with Grimethorpe aka Grimely Colliery back on the stage of their greatest filmatic triumph.
McCann to lead Grimethorpe
September 24, 2016
It has been announced that Phillip McCann is to lead Grimethorpe at the forthcoming Brass in Concert Championship and the Yorkshire Area and RNCM Brass Band Festival in 2017.
Bob Childs resigns from Grimethorpe
September 23, 2016
The three year tenure of Dr Robert Childs at Grimethorpe Colliery Band has come to an end.
Grimethorpe add Bates to horn ranks
July 22, 2016
The defending British Open champion has signed tenor horn star Jonathan Bates.
When The Greatest met Grimethorpe
June 05, 2016
David Read recalls the day when Grimethorpe Colliery Band where knocked out by a certain World Heavyweight Champion...
2016 BBC Radio 2 Young Brass winner to be decided tonight
April 15, 2016
The winner of the 2016 BBC Radio 2 Young Brass Award will be decided this evening.
Youngsters to get see Grimethorpe for free in Norwich
March 16, 2016
A great new initiative will enable up to 250 young musicians to hear the British Open champion in action in Norwich in May.
BBC Radio 3 set for RNCM Festival highlights
February 04, 2016
Highlights from the RNCM Brass Band Festival in Manchester last Sunday will be aired this evening.
Grimethorpe add extra cornet strength to top end
January 15, 2016
Grimethorpe Colliery Band sign Dave Nichols from Hammonds Saltaire as they look towards Bradford...
