Mr Richard Evans Wingates Tribute On his return from holiday at the first rehearsal of ‘Dynasty’ for the British Open Grand Shield our MD Mr Paul Andrews, who had a long history of playing under Mr Richard Evans at Leyland wanted to play something in tribute to his friend and Read more…
April 2022 Wingates 100 Club Draw https://www.wingatesbrassband.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Wingates-100-Club-Draw-April-2022.mp4 and the Winner is:
We had an amazing time playing to a packed out crowd in St Michael’s Church, Cockerham on Saturday.It was great to play for such a receptive audience who enjoyed our programme of brass band favourites plus a special St George’s day segment of tunes, which our guest conductor for the Read more…
Sad News for the Brass Band Movement All of us at Wingates Band are devastated to hear about the passing of a true band icon, Mr Richard Evans. Richard’s influence features prominently in our band’s history with his legendary win with Wingates performing Fireworks at the British Open in 1975. Read more…
Congratulations to our solo cornet player, James Gray who has been appointed Principal Soprano Cornet of the The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain Speaking on his achievement James said: “It’s an amazing opportunity to sit on a principal seat at NYBBGB. I’m excited for the week ahead and Read more…
Applications for the position of Musical Director are now closed. The band has had many applications and over the next few weeks we will be auditioning suitable candidates. No further announcements or details will be released in the interest of the applicants’ privacy rights and discretion. WE WILL ANNOUNCE THE Read more…
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