The band are delighted to announce that respected educator, composer and conductor Paul Lovatt-Cooper is joining the organisation as Musical Director of the Grimethorpe Youth Band. A recognisable figure worldwide in the brass band world, Paul has worked with Youth Bands all over the UK and further afield and will take control of the bands…
Grimethorpe Colliery Band will be returning to the Royal Albert Hall in 2020 to lead the musical accompaniment for a special screening of the award winning film, ‘Brassed Off!’, one of the things that has made Grimethorpe the most famous band in the world. The 1996 comedy drama, Which catapulted the band to worldwide fame,…
2019 will see the return of Iain Culross to Grimethorpe Colliery Band as Principal Cornet. A spokesperson for the band said, “We’re delighted to welcome back Iain. As a player of international renown and experience he joins us at an exciting time in our future development.” Iain is no stranger to anyone who follows the…
Grimethorpe Colliery Band is delighted to announce the appointment of two key players to its existing and impressive ranks of world-class performers. Kathleen Gaspoz has been appointed as Principal Cornet of the Grimethorpe Colliery Band and will take up the role with immediate effect. Originating from Switzerland, Kathleen began playing the cornet at the age…
We’re delighted to have qualified for the National Finals and so proud to be representing Yorkshire at the Albert Hall once again. Huge thanks to Allan Withington for his inspiration as always, and congratulations to our soloists, Jamie Smith, Andrew Bannister, Craig Kilgour, Bethan Plant, Helen Varley, Mike Cavanagh, Chris Robertson, Chris Gomersall, Gary Proctor…
We are delighted to announce the appointment of Sandy Smith as our Resident Musical Director. Sandy needs little introduction to the banding world, having been a highly decorated and respected horn player with Black Dyke, Fairey and Grimethorpe Colliery Bands. The arrangements from his pen are played world wide, such is his musical skill and…
We are pleased to announce Hannah Platt is to be joining us on Second Baritone. Hannah is from Aldershot, Hampshire and graduated with Bmus (hons) in Music performance from the Royal Northern College of Music in July 2012. She completed her PGCE in secondary music with specialist instrumental teaching at RNCM and Manchester Metropolitan university…
Grimethorpe Colliery Band and Martin Britt have parted company after a short but productive time together. It was felt that with Martin living in the south of England this could only ever be a caretaker role. A band like Grimethorpe needs its players to be at every rehearsal and this was never going to be…
It is with great pleasure and excitement that Grimethorpe Colliery Band can announce that they will be conducted by Captain Sam Hairsine Royal Marines at this year’s Brass in concert championships. The band have already worked with Sam earlier this year with great success and look forward to him preparing them for this prestigious entertainment…
Exciting news: Annie Crookstone will be directing our next workshop! Register to join us on Saturday 11th November, 10-4pm at The Civic, Barnsley. Repertoire is to include works by Malcolm Arnold, Dan price, Simon Dobson and Andrew Duncan.