| Grimethorpe Colliery Band |
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| british musical groups | |
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The Grimethorpe Colliery Band is a Brass Band formed in 1917 as a leisure activity for the workers at the colliery. The band itself is widely considered to be one of the finest bands of its type in the UK, and regularly wins competitions. International fame came with the film '' Brassed Off '' which was loosely based on the band's winning performance at the 1992 UK National Brass Band Championship, and whose soundtrack was recorded by the band itself. Until recently March 2006 the company was sponsored by UK Coal {Link without Title} with an £80,000 annual grant. This has now been withdrawn. EXTERNAL LINKS |
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