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Extra tickets released for Brassed Off at Albert Hall
September 26, 2026
There is a very limited number of extra tickets that have now been released for Grimethorpe's 'Brassed Off -Live' appearance at the Royal Albert Hall on Friday
Abbotts flugel role with Grimethorpe
September 05, 2026
Kirsty Abbotts is the new flugel horn player at Grimethorpe Colliery Band.
Grimethorpe adds to player strength with new solo trombone signing
July 18, 2026
Lewis Bettles has been appointed solo trombone.
McMillan becomes new solo horn at Grimethorpe
July 14, 2026
Andrew McMillan will head from Whitburn to Yorkshire to take the solo horn seat at Grimethorpe Colliery Band.
Glover enjoys Castleton concert memory
June 30, 2026
Grimethorpe's solo euphonium recently enjoyed a trip to Suffolk — so much so, he will return again.
Grimethorpe add quartet strength to ranks
June 24, 2026
Four new players have joined Grimethorpe Colliery Band.
Brassed Off to be performed at British Open weekend
June 20, 2026
The iconic sound of Grimley Colliery Band will be heard on the Sunday at Symphony Hall as 'Brassed Off Live' comes to Birmingham the day after the British Open.
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.
Smith steps down from Grimethorpe principal role
May 13, 2026
Jamie Smith ends his second tenure as principal cornet at Grimethorpe Colliery Band.
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.
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.
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 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
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 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.
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 go for a Burton
October 16, 2025
Will Burton is the new solo Eb tuba of Grimethorpe Colliery Band.
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.
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.
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.
New lead at Grimethorpe
May 19, 2025
Jamie Smith has been appointed the new Lead Conductor of Grimethorpe North of England Youth Band.
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.
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.
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.
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
