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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.


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.




NYBBGB

Tynan becomes NYBBGB Young Conductor winner

January 17 • The Black Dyke Band solo Eb tuba player shines his light to claim the title honours with the baton in Tidworth.


Chinnor

New direction at Chinnor

January 17 • Chris Andrews takes the baton alongside a trio of new signings as the band looks forward to making its First Section debut at Stevenage.


webster

Wonderful response to charity concert

January 17 • A concert to help raise funds for a young family man with a close connection to the old banding world has already gained a wonderful response of support.


Review

4BR Review — Episode 14

January 16 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox is joined by Chris Thomas and special guest Dr David Thornton to preview the 2026 RNCM International Brass Band Festival in Manchester.


Newstead Brass - Brett Baker

Saturday 17 January • St Wilfrid's Church, . Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 8LA


The Hepworth Band - New Year Concert

Sunday 25 January • Christ Church, New Mill, Holmfirth HD9 7ER


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Friday 6 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Saturday 7 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Friday 27 February • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


East London Brass

January 16 • CORNET PLAYER - looking ahead to the 2026 contest season, ELB are looking for a cornet player to complete our line up. The band is ambitious and keen to further our successful 2025 season of winning the areas and promotion at spring festival.


Enderby Band

January 16 • Following our 2nd place finish at the LBBA winter contest and recent promotion to the Senior Cup for the 2026 Spring Festival, we are looking for a SOLO CORNET, a BBb BASS and PERCUSSIONISTS to complete our friendly and hardworking team.


Petworth Town Band

January 15 • Petworth Town Band have vacancies for CORNETS, BASS TROMBONE and TUBA. We are a very active band with concerts and engagements planned throughout the year.


Duncan Wilson

Bmus(hons), LGSMD
Conductor, Adjudicator (member AoBBA)


               

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