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Porter service at Wingates
August 05, 2025
Cpt Andrew Porter becomes the new Musical Consultant at Wingates Band.
Ryan gains adjudication spurs
October 04, 2024
Conductor Matthew Ryan completes his two year training course to become a fully fledged member of the Association of Brass Band Adjudicators.
Gold and silver meets Macdonald's McCann needs
September 05, 2024
Dave Houghton of Doodles Mouthpiece Replating is looking forward to being busy with his work.
North West bands combine for Brassed Off reprise
July 03, 2024
Wingates and Eagley Bands will join forces for a new run of the hit stage play.
Ryan's express top flight conducting return
June 26, 2024
Matt Ryan has been appointed as the new Musical Director of Wingates Band.
Death of Tom Dockerty
June 22, 2024
The death has been announced of the former Wiingates Temperance and Leyland Band BBb bass player.
Moore to headline Wingates' 150th anniversary celebrations
October 10, 2023
Peter Moore will be the featured guest soloist as the Wingates Band celebrates its 150th anniversary next month.
Exhibition to celebrate Wingates 150th anniversary
August 30, 2023
A new exhibition of the remarkable history of the Wingates Band will take place next month in the heart of their local community.
New signings at Wingates
October 09, 2022
The Wingates Band has comprehensively strengthened its ranks ahead of a busy few months.
Andrea Price appointed Musical Director at Wingates
June 15, 2022
The acclaimed percussionist, composer and educationalist becomes Musical Director at one of the banding world's most famous names.
Thursday interview with Paul Andrews
March 17, 2022
We catch up with conductor Paul Andrews as he announces that he will step down from his role as MD at Wingates Band after nine years at the helm.
Death of Jack Withington
March 01, 2022
The death has been reported of Jack Withington, one of the most influential and popular figures in North West banding.
New sop and flugel signings at Wingates
October 12, 2021
Rob Richardson and Liv Appleton sign for the north west band.
Evans to light blue touch paper for Wingate's Fireworks display
June 24, 2021
Richard Evans will provide the narration to Wingates 'Fireworks' at their forthcoming 'Best of Brass Festival' appearance on the weekend.
Evans to keep beating time...
October 17, 2019
Richard Evans will be joined by the band that first made his name for the launch of the updated version of his celebrated autobiography.
Wingates pioneer mental health workshop
March 21, 2019
Wingates Band is linking up with health care professionals and the Coop to run a free mental health workshop linked to the benefits of playing a brass band instrument.
Not so old MacDonald to celebrate 50 years being a top-man
May 18, 2018
One of the UKs most respected principal cornet players will celebrate half a century of banding with a concert in his honour this weekend
Wingates look forward to Open return
August 24, 2017
Former winners look forward to the British Open as they also work hard to secure elite level financial status at majors
Wingates hope to raise plenty of sterling for charity with Thornton
June 17, 2017
Wingates team up with Sterling euph star David Thornton to raise money for a fine charitable cause in Liverpool.
Wingates enjoy Open return but lose solo euph
May 18, 2017
Wingates joy at returning to the British Open has also been tempered by the loss of their outstanding solo euphonium player Chris Robertson.
Few last slide spots left for Cowen masterclass
March 10, 2017
There are just a few places left for the trombone masterclass led by Elliott Brass Artist, Simon Cowen — so make sure you book your place.
Wingates make Norwegian link
March 10, 2017
Wingates announce new additions to their horn team ahead of Swan Lake challenge
Cowen to lead trombone workshop
January 25, 2017
One of the UKs leading professional trombone players will head a special trombone workshop in Westhoughton in March — so book your place now!
Wingates gain extra benefits with sponsorship renewal
January 06, 2017
Wingates renew sponsorship link with Brass Toff Instrument Repairs as they look to full functioning future.
Arrivals and departures at Wingates
November 01, 2016
There has been some reshuffling in the ranks at Wingates as they look towards the new contesting season.
