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…
Following our performance at Brassed Off Live on Tuesday at the Royal Albert Hall, we have been absolutely blown away by all the messages of support, thanks and the general outpouring of love for the band. We can’t adequately express our thanks to you all for coming along and being part of what was such…
Grimethorpe Colliery Band is celebrating their Centenary this year, 2017. On Friday 20th October the Band are holding a Gala Centenary Concert at Elsecar Heritage Centre, this Gala Concert is by invitation only. There will be a reception prior to the concert performed by the current members of the Band. Any former players wishing to…
Grimethorpe Colliery Band has announced significant new signings following the recent departures of horn player Jonathan Bates and euphonium star Michael Dodd. Helen Varley will be joining the band on Solo Horn from Black Dyke when her commitments to the Queensbury band are completed in June, whilst Andy Kennedy comes in on baritone from Hatfield…
Here is an interesting article by Richard Corbett who attended our Morley concert on 11th February 2017. Richard is Deputy Leader of the Labour Members of the European Parliament, part of the centre-left Socialists & Democrats group and is Vice Chair of UK European Movement and also Chair in the European Parliament of the Labour…
RNCM Brass Band Festival Conductor: Phillip McCann Soloist: Roger Webster Royal Northern College of Music, Manchester Sunday 29th January An expectant audience packed into the RNCM for the appearance of Grimethorpe under Phillip McCann. The partnership may well be in its embryonic stages but by the close nobody was left in any doubt about the…
Grimethorpe Colliery Band is delighted to renew its links with composer Nigel Clarke as the band’s ‘International Composer in Association’. Principal Cornet Roger Webster confirmed that the band is planning to forge a closer relationship with Nigel over the next few years. Grimethorpe premiered Nigel’s ‘Further Adventures of the Same’ at the 2016 RNCM Festival…
Kim Ward, daughter of Grimethorpe Colliery Band’s legendary tenor horn soloist Bryan Smith, follows in her father’s footsteps, joining Grimethorpe Colliery Band as Assistant Librarian. Kim never learned to play a brass instrument (she played clarinet) but always dreamed of being part of the band her Dad played for, and finally her dream has come…
Brian Grant has been appointed Associate Conductor at Grimethorpe Colliery Band. Speaking of the appointment, Grimethorpe Musical Director Dr Robert Childs stated, “Brian has been working closely with myself and the band for the past twelve months and there is a great chemistry between us all. I am thrilled to have him on board in…
Grimethorpe Colliery Band are pleased to announce that Jamie Smith (former Principal Cornet, Hammonds Saltaire Band) joins the band in the position of Co-Principal Cornet with immediate effect. Musical Director, Dr Robert Childs, stated “Jamie accompanied the band on our Australian Tour earlier in the year and did a fantastic job on the solo cornet…