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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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Grimethorpe to support music in Barnsley primary schools

Grimethorpe Colliery Band has secured funding to support young musicians in primary schools across Barnsley. The donation to Barnsley Music…

Michael Bach to lead Grimethorpe Colliery Band at the British Open

Grimethorpe Colliery Band is pleased to announce that Swiss conductor Michael Bach will lead the band at the British Open…

A GRIMETHORPE ADVENTURE! – A Grimethorpe playalong project

The Grimethorpe Colliery Band are delighted to announce the wider launch of our education project – A Grimethorpe Adventure! A…