David Horn appointed Band Manager

The band is delighted to announce that David Horn has accepted the role of Band Manager. David joins the band with over 50 years active experience as a Solo Horn player and conductor, this is allied with a successful business career in engineering sales and management, which has taken him around the world. David was…

Trio of new signings announced

The band are very pleased to announce exciting new additions to our trombone and cornet sections: Richard Jones joins us on bass trombone. Richard says “I’m delighted to be joining Grimethorpe, to be offered an opportunity like this is a massive privilege. I’m looking forward to my time with the band and will hopefully enjoy…

Death of Ken Hirst

The band is very sad to hear that our former long serving Secretary Ken Hirst has passed away. Ken was associated with the band for 40 years. He was to many people “Mr. Grimethorpe”, the way he worked tirelessly for the band was an inspiration to others. When the Colliery was in the process of…

Reaction to Brassed Off Live

In the wake of the bands momentous show at the Royal Albert Hall, the bands performance of the Brassed Off soundtrack has garnered a lot of praise and attention. James Moore, writing in the Independent, said “The performance of the Grimethorpe Colliery Band at the Royal Albert Hall was superb, the film as thought-provoking, and…