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“The brass bands of this country are unique, and the Grimethorpe Band is unique amongst them”

Sir Harrison Birtwistle

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“A thoroughly entertaining show & a must for all music enthusiasts”

The Guardian

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“Grimethorpe Colliery Band – the finest jewel in the world of brass bands, and a unique cultural asset”

Sir Peter Maxwell Davies

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“Sensational – performing favourite classics in spectacular style!”

The Times

The World’s Most Famous Colliery Band

Stars of the Award Winning Film, Brassed Off

Formed in 1917, during the First World War, Grimethorpe Colliery Band is a British institution. National and British Open Champions on numerous occasions, the band’s contest successes remain legendary. These include 16 Brass In Concert Championship titles, 11 times Yorkshire Regional Champions, two English National Championship victories, four times British Open Champions and four times National Champion Brass Band of Great Britain. Read more…

Upcoming Concerts

Kashmiri Song
£12.00

Grimethorpe Colliery Band Live at Elsecar Heritage Centre
£12.00

Nigel Clarke: Mysteries of the Horizon
£12.00

Centenary Celebration
£12.00

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Interview with Johan de Meij

Grimethorpe are delighted to have recorded a new CD featuring the incredible music of Johan de Meij. Over the weekend…

Grimethorpe announces Jamie Smith as Principal Cornet

Grimethorpe Colliery Band are delighted to announce that Jamie Smith has been appointed as the band’s Principal Cornet. Jamie has…

75 years of brass and coal

18 January 2022

Cornet player Sam Johnston, a member of the Grimethorpe Colliery Band, stands in front of the former Barnsley Main Colliery…