The Grimethorpe Colliery Band

The renowned Grimethorpe Colliery Band performs traditional brass band music, recent compositions, fun solos and music from the film Brassed Off.

Formed in 1917 during the First World War, Grimethorpe Colliery Band is one of Britain's most celebrated brass bands, with numerous National and British Open Championship titles to its name. Their concert programme combines traditional brass band material and more recent compositions with a few fun solos, alongside music from the movie Brassed Off. The band has performed at events including the BBC Proms, the FIFA World Cup and the London 2012 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony.