DINNINGTON
COLLIERY BAND

Rotherham brass band, established in 1904

Dinnington Colliery Band is a friendly Yorkshire brass band, situated in the village of Dinnington, Rotherham. 

Our third section band welcomes both old faces and new, as well as teaching music to children and adults of all ages. 

We rehearse on Tuesday (7.30pm – 9.30pm) and Sunday (6pm – 8pm) evenings, whilst our training band meets on a Saturday morning. 

Whether you’re looking for a band to perform at an upcoming event, you’re looking for a band to join or you’d like to learn to play an instrument, we’d love to hear from you!

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Book The Band

Dinnington Colliery Band is available to play at events across South Yorkshire and beyond. From a small group ensemble at a summer fete to a full band concert, we can cater to your requirements. If you’re looking for a brass band in Rotherham, get in touch!

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Join The Band

At Dinnington Colliery Band, we welcome all players. If you’ve recently moved into the area or you’re looking for a new challenge, we’d love to hear from you. 

We currently have vacancies for front row cornets and both Eb and Bb basses, although we will always make space for any player looking for a new band. 

Whether you’re a new face or an old friend, get in touch and come along for a practice.

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Free Music Lessons

We are proud to offer free music lessons to people of all ages through our training band. This includes free instrument hire, teaching and exam entries. Come along on a Saturday morning to discover your talent!

Get In Touch

Whether you’re looking for a band for your event, or you’re a player searching for your next band, we’d love to hear from you!

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Frequently Asked Questions

We are proud to perform in South Yorkshire, Nottinghamshire, Derbyshirea and beyond! Areas we regularly cover include:

  • Sheffield
  • Rotherham
  • Barnsley
  • Doncaster
  • Worksop
  • Retford
  • Newark
  • Chesterfield

We regularly play at events across the country. To discuss your requirements further, fill out our enquiry form.

Yes – we love to play at weddings!

A brass band is a great addition to any wedding. Whether you want the band to play as you walk down the aisle, to entertain your guests whilst photos are being taken, as background music during the wedding breakfast or as entertainment in the evening, we’ll work with you to create a programme that really represents your relationship.

Yes – we regularly perform at funerals, both during the service and at the wake.

We believe a brass band can bring much needed comfort and closure to funerals. Whether you want the music to be reflective, upbeat or hymn-based, we’ll take care to create an atmosphere that reflects your needs and those of the deceased. We have experience in both traditional and contemporary musical styles for funerals.

Yes – we can cater to any type of event.

We are experienced in performing at a variety of events including birthday parties, anniversaries, corporate functions, awards ceremonies and more. We can also provide entertainment for Christmas markets and summer fetes. Contact us to discuss your event requirements.

Yes, absolutely! We’re always happy to accommodate special requests. Just let us know your request when making an enquiry and we’ll do our best to make it happen.

Prices for bookings vary depending on the number of players required, the duration of the performance and the location.

Our prices start from £150 and we will always work with you to tailor our services to your budget. Contact us with information about your requirements and we’ll be able to provide a quote.