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Wingates help new launch new range
September 04, 2015
The principal players of Wingates Band have helped launch a new range of instruments through Brass Toff.
BBE helps with Wingates fine weather story
August 14, 2015
Brass Bands England has lent a helping hand to get a weather story with a difference on the map at Wingates...
Report & Results: 2015 Brass at the Guild Hall
February 01, 2015
Wingates take the top honour in Preston together with Haslingden & Helmshore. Haydock, Blackpool Brass, Skelmersdale and Youth Brass 2000
Death of Tony Daniels
September 29, 2014
4BR has been informed of the death of popular North West bandsman, Tony Daniels.
Wingates record War time actions
August 27, 2014
The musical part played by the Wingates Band during the First World War has been commemorated in print — as well as on shellac.
Death of Stanley Whiteman
July 21, 2014
The death has been reported of former Wingates conductor and CWS (Manchester) player Stanley Whiteman.
Plaque to the future for Wingates
July 16, 2014
Wingates Band birthplace is commemorated for future generations to glance up on and admire in their home town of Westhoughton.
Report & Results: 2014 Senior Cup
April 26, 2014
There is a champagne celebration for Wingates as they head back to the Grand Shield alongside Kingdom Brass, Mount Charles and Camborne.
Wingates to play Windsor
March 29, 2014
Wingates will be helping to revive one of the great banding concert venues of the North West ahead of their Blackpool challenge.
Wingates set to warm up on St Magnus
March 05, 2014
The Wingates Band will be holding their open rehearsal on St Magnus this Thursday.
Bible class history reaches all over banding world
December 05, 2013
The rich and and successful history of the Wingates Band has been reaching all parts of the banding globe.
Report & Results: 2013 Northern Open Championship
November 20, 2013
Wingates restores winning memories as Hazel Grove, Darwen and Sale also top the tables at St Helens.
Pankhurst commission set for Fame
October 16, 2013
A major new work from British Composer award winner Lucy Pankhurst will provide the centrepiece to Wingates 140th celebration CD release.
New signings boost Wingates celebrations
October 11, 2013
Wingates 140th anniversary celebrations are boosted by new signings.
Andrews to lead Wingates
August 23, 2013
Wingates announce the appointment of Paul Andrews as their new Musical Director.
BBC set to help celebrate Wingates 140th
July 18, 2013
The 140th anniversary of the Wingates Band is set to be featured in a special Listen to the Band programme next month.
Death announced of former Wingates stalwart
June 27, 2013
The death has been announced of former Wingates player and committee member Alan Fowler.
Berryman to return to Abu Dhabi
June 14, 2013
Andrew Berryman is set to relinquish his role as Wingates Musical Director to return to Abu Dhabi.
Pankhurst to write Wingates Concerto Grosso
October 26, 2012
British Composer Award winner Lucy Pankhurst is to write a 'Concerto Grosso' for three former Wingates euphonium stars.
Dr Roy to be remembered in musical style
October 12, 2012
The amazing life and career of the great Roy Newsome is to be celebrated next month.
Pankhurst premiere in Jersey
August 20, 2012
Two major Lucy Pankhurst works are set to be premiered in Jersey as Wingates head offshore on tour.
Doctorate honour for Wingates President
July 17, 2012
Wingates Band President David Kaye has been honoured by Bolton University for his services to the community.
Wingates welcome Olympic Torch
June 01, 2012
The Wingates Band has given a musical welcome to the Olympic Torch in Westhoughton.
Pankhurst inspired by unusual Dutch dilemma
April 30, 2012
Award winning composer Lucy Pankhurst has been inspired to find an unusual musical solution to a Dutch dilemma.
