We are delighted to share that Wingates will be going to the World Music Contest in 2026! The contest is held in Kerkrade, Netherlands and we will be participating with bands from all over the world. Fundraising to support our efforts will begin in 2026 as we hope to put our best performances forward for this exciting contest! Watch out for information on our socials and website throughout the year to the lead up to Read more
Our next introduction is our Flugel player, Carol!Carol joined us for the Spring Festival Grand Shield contest this year. In September, Carol moved from cornet into the flugel seat. Previously, Carol has played for Morecambe, Longridge and Sandhurst. She also teaches at Morecambe Band’s Academy and conducts their Academy and Community bands.Welcome Carol!
Introducing our Principal Eb Bass!We welcomed Thomas in the summer as he moved to Manchester to study at the Royal Northern College of Music. Thomas is a member of the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain, and formerly played with Ripon City Brass Band and Leyburn Brass Band.Thomas joined us for Whit Friday in Saddleworth back in June, so we were delighted when he chose to join us full-time and complete our bass line-up!
Over the next few weeks we will be introducing some of our players! First up… Meet Lotte! Lotte joined us on Solo Cornet after returning from London where she played Solo Cornet with Regent Brass. Originally from County Durham (where she played with Teesdale Silver) Lotte is no stranger to the Greater Manchester area as she played with Besses o’ th’ Barn while studying here. We are delighted Lotte has joined us and are sure Read more
Wingates Brass Band are delighted to welcome Captain Andrew Porter in the new position of Musical Consultant within the Wingates Organisation. In this new role, Andrew will be working with MD Matt Ryan to work towards the bandโs long-term goals and take a few rehearsals and workshops ahead of contests and events. Captain Porter is currently Director of Music of the world-famous Band of the Grenadier Guards and is at the spear end of Army Read more
Christmas is fast approaching us! There are many opportunities to see the band this festive season. Take a look at some of the concerts and events we have coming up! Ticket and concert information can all be found in the Events section of our website!
Wingates Band are pleased to announce that we will be partaking in the production of Brassed Off at the Octagon Theatre, Bolton, alongside Eagley Band. Itโs 1994 and the tight-knit mining community of Grimley, Yorkshire, are fighting to keep their colliery open. Meanwhile, revered band leader, Danny, battles to keep his dispirited band of brass-playing miners together with the dream of qualifying for the National Championships at Londonโs Albert Hall. When the uncertainty around the Read more
We are delighted to announce the appointment of Matt Ryan as the new Musical Director of Wingates Band. Matt joins the band following his previous appointments as conductor of City of Bradford and Flixton Band, and has worked in rehearsal and performance with bands across the country including the world famous Fodens and Grimethorpe Colliery Bands. Matt is the winner of the 2023 Brass Band Conductors Association (BBCA) Competition, and in 2024 accepted an invitation Read more
Eagle-eyed followers of the band may have noticed a few changes to our line-up in recent months as our resident conductor, Andrea Price, has chosen to step down from her position as Musical Director to focus on her alternative musical endeavours and opportunities. Andrea took over the baton in 2022 at a transitional time in the band’s history. The legacy of Andrea’s tenureship with the band has included the development of exciting collaborations and partnerships Read more
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