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Dr Roy Newsome

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.


Lucy Pankhurst

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.


David Kaye

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 Band logo

Wingates welcome Olympic Torch

June 01, 2012
The Wingates Band has given a musical welcome to the Olympic Torch in Westhoughton.


Lucy Pankhurst

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.


wINGATES

Wingates announce changes

March 27, 2012
Wingates announce changes to personnel.


Death of Brian Heaton

February 21, 2012
The death of former Wingates player Brian Heaton has been announced.


Berryman

Berryman returns from the east

December 09, 2011
Andrew Berryman set to make conducting return from Abu Dhabi


Yeo

Yeo! Wingates welcome American friends

June 25, 2010
Wingates will play host to the Natural State Brass Band and trombonist Doug Yeo next weekend.


Wingates

Death of Mike Brooke

February 25, 2010
The death has been announced of Wingates stalwart Mike Brooke.


Wingates

New direction for Wingates

August 30, 2009
Not at the helm, but on the Sat Nav for lost drivers...


Morrison

Morrison set for Wingates

June 06, 2009
Alan Morrison has been confirmed as the man to lead Wingates at the English Nationals.


Berryman

Berryman settles in Abu Dhabi

May 06, 2009
New direction for Wingates as Berryman settles in Abu Dhabi.


Wingates

Wingates say hello and goodbye

October 08, 2008
Wingates welcome some new faces and say goodbye to some old ones too.


John Doyle

Doyle takes baton at Wingates

September 03, 2008
Wingates expand their conducting team with appointment of former Black Dyke flugel player John Doyle.


Wingates

Wingates set to open at Bridgewater Hall

August 29, 2008
Wingates announce their programme to open the 2008 Great Northern Festival at Bridgewater Hall on September 6th.


peter moore

Moore's Olympic and Prom double

August 25, 2008
The BBC Young Musician of the Year, Peter Moore took part in the Official 2012 Handover Party in the Mall in London on Sunday and he'll be involved in the celebrations for the Last Night of the Proms as well.


Wingates

Wingates go WWW

June 02, 2008
The Wingates Band has a new website to celebrate.


Moore

Nyman solo announced

June 02, 2008
BBC Young Musician Peter Moore set to play new work by Michael Nyman.


Wingates

Going, going, gone for Wingates

May 16, 2008
A trip to Sotheby's, but it's a priceless 15 minutes for Wingates.


Wingates

Hello and goodbye at Wingates

April 08, 2008
There have been some departures and arrivals at Wingates.


Wingates

Wingates accept Masters invite

February 26, 2008
Wingates accept invitation to play at Masters at Cambridge in May.


wingates

Meechan's commission for Wingates

February 03, 2008
Peter Meechan has been commissioned to compose a brand new piece for Bass Trombone on a forthcoming CD from Wingates.




Brass in Concert

Don't miss the entertainment...

November 13 • You won't miss a single note of the weekend at the Brass in Concert Championships thanks to World of Sound and Wobplay.


podcast

4BR Review — Episode 24

November 13 • Ahead of the 2026 Brass in Concert Championships, Iwan Fox and Chris Thomas looked at the questions and issues surrounding how brass bands entertain audiences.


Siddis Geneva

New sponsorship approach by Geneva boosts grass roots in Norway

November 13 • Geneva Instruments looks to support next generation of players at grass roots level with new approach to contest sponsorship.


Perth Concert Hall

Bands boost for Scottish Festival of Brass

November 13 • The are three packed days of contesting to enjoy at Perth Concert Hall as bands get ready for performances in Perth.


Regent Hall Concerts - Band of the RAF Regiment Brass Ensemble

Friday 20 November • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Bilton Silver Rugby Band - Bilton Silver President's Concert

Friday 27 November • St George's Church, St Johns Avenue, Rugby CV22 5HR


West Yorkshire Police Band - Mid Yorkshire Breast Cancer Support

Saturday 28 November • Cluntergate Centre, Horbury WF4 5DA


Newstead Brass - The Snowman - Live

Saturday 5 December • Forest Town Arena. Clipstone Road West, Forest Town. Mansfield NG19 0EE


Bilton Silver Rugby Band - Christmas Magic and More

Sunday 13 December • Rugby Theatre, Henry Street, Rugby, Warwickshire CV21 2QA


Mossley Band

November 12 • MOSSLEY BAND. . Solo Trombone Vacancy . . We are inviting applications for our Solo Trombone chair. . . Rehearsals: Tue and Thur 8-10pm. MD Duncan Byers. Friendly and ambitious band. Established core team. Friendly Trom section


Chinnor Silver

November 6 • We are looking to strengthen our top end and require an ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL CORNET to join this friendly and ambitious 1st Section band.Good book of concerts and contests planned that includes a trip to Belgium.


Oxford Cherwell Brass

November 6 • Oxford Cherwell Brass invites applications for a new MUSICAL DIRECTOR . We seek a new MD who is committed to an inclusive positive approach towards enjoyment of music making and development. We are a friendly second section band (L&SC).


Ian Holmes

BA (hons), PGDip (RCM), ARCM, ALCM
Conductor, piano accompanist and educator


               

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