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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.




4BR podcast

4BR British Open preview

September 2 • Join us on air on Wednesday evening to give us your views and opinions ahead of the 171st British Open Championships at Symphony Hall.


British Open

New additions to prize list at British Open

September 2 • The new champion will bag a record cash prize whilst a new cornet award adds to the individual accolades on offer at Symphony Hall this weekend.


Alexander Richter

Richter award for pioneering brass band advocacy

September 2 • Alexander Richter has been presented with the prestigious Eitelfriedrich-Thom Award.


Ashley DIXON

Ashley's life affirming donation

September 2 • The Foden's baritone player Ashley Dixon has donated her life giving stem cells to help a father of two children.


Contest: 171st British Open

Saturday 6 September • Broad Street, Birmingham. B1 2EA


Contest: Lower Sections 1-4 National Finals

Saturday 13 September • Cheltenham Racecourse, Evesham Road, Cheltenham GL50 4SH


Contest: Lower Sections 1-4 National Finals

Sunday 14 September • Cheltenham Racecourse, Evesham Road, Cheltenham. . *Please note as of 24th August 2023 the date is provisional according to Kapitol Promotions website GL50 4SH


Petworth Town Band - Petworth Town Band at Petworth Heritage weekend

Saturday 20 September • Centre of Petworth Town GU28 OAH


Cheltenham Silver Band - Holst Birthday Concert

Saturday 20 September • All Saints Church, All Saints Road, Pittville, Cheltenham GL52 2HG


Rushden Town Band

September 2 • 2nd Trombone position has become vacant as current holder off to University. Rehearsals Mondays and Wednesday at Rushden Hall. RTB is a friendly 1st Section band who have recently come back from their second tour abroad and also released their first CD.


Bilton Silver Rugby Band

September 2 • Are you moving to the West Midlands this autumn or possibly fancy a change of bandroom scenery? The band are looking to recruit an Eb bass and a Kit Percussionist to help us with our varied and ever expanding range of events.


Cross Keys Silver Band

September 2 • We're looking for a 2nd Trombone player to join a strong section in a 2nd Section band based in South Wales. We have a number of community engagements and contests lined up for the rest of the year and into 2026. Rehearsals are from 19:30 on Tuesdays.


Sarah Groarke-Booth

BA (Hons) MA
Conductor, Adjudicator, Compere, Actor


               

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