Grimethorpe Colliery Band are as bold as brass
Formed in 1917, during the First World War, Grimethorpe Colliery Band (pictured above) is a British institution and it is set to play at The Apex, in Bury St Edmunds, next month.
National and British Open Champions on numerous occasions, the band’s contest successes remain legendary.
The band has been the recipient of two gold discs, as well as a BAFTA nomination for its contributions to the global hit movie “Brassed Off”, for which Grimethorpe was the focal point.
Grimethorpe Colliery Band return to the Apex on. April 5, with a programme of classic brass band repertoire and music from the film “Brassed Off” alongside newer works and some entertaining solos.
Grimethorpe’s diverse concert performances include those at the FIFA World Cup, BAFTA Awards, BBC Proms, Eurovision and London 2012 Olympic Games opening ceremony, together with a wealth of national and international television and radio appearances and professional recordings.
The band is at The Apex on Saturday, April 5, at 7.30pm. See www.theapex.co.uk or ring 01284 758000 for more information, or to book tickets.