Carols by Candlelight
2024-12-21 19:00 - 21:00 (Europe/London) | worden Hall, Worden Hall, Leyland, PR25 3DH, United Kingdom
Join Outreach Opera for a beautiful candlelit evening of popular opera arias and duets, along with an array of magical Christmas carols. Let them take you on a journey through opera’s favourite composers, from Puccini to Verdi, whilst inviting you to join them in singing Silent Night and many other much-loved carols, all in the stunning candlelight setting of Ashton Memorial. Outreach Opera sopranos Georgina Rosanna Crowe and Helen Latham are joined by a wonderful brass ensemble and pianist for this truly special evening. Seats are limited for this event so please book early to avoid disappointment. The carols will be performed in the beautiful setting on Williamson Park at Ashton Memorial. Mince Pies and and mulled wine will be available to purchase.
Tickets can be purchased by following the link: https://outreachopera.co.uk/tickets/?fbclid=IwY2xjawGkfT5leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHRlB3EPbrCFz4dXrYAZemNSXZxc0Rjxv6u6wnAkSr9Q7O2N9AIGn4M9vAQ_aem_gwa-NE_H9cLul-1Baa-mHw

CONCERT SOLD OUT!

Wingates Area Open Rehearsal
2025-02-20 20:00 - 22:00 | St John’s Church, Chorley Road, Westhoughton, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL5 3PL, United Kingdom
The North West Regional Brass Bands Championships are fast approaching! Consider joining us to listen to our open rehearsal, as we prepare and add finishing touches to our contest performance!

North West Area Brass Band Championships
2025-02-23 | Winter Gardens (Opera House Theatre), Blackpool, Lancashire, England, UK, Winter Gardens, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY1 1HW
The 2025 North West Championship Area Contest. Come and support the band as we compete to be the best in the North West.
Area Contest Piece: Diversions for Brass Band (Derek Bourgeois)

Movies and Musicals
2025-03-26 20:00 - 22:30 | Over Hulton Conservative Club, St Helens Road, Bolton, BL5 1 AA, United Kingdom
The introduction of Wingates Band 15 piece concerts. Wednesday Night is Music Night at Over Hulton Conservative Club. Our first Wednesday Music Night will consist of Musicals and Movies!
We hope to see you there!
Tickets: £10 (under 14s free)
To reserve tickets please email j.bullen1@ntlworld.com

Buxton Contest
2025-05-04 | bu, Buxton Opera House, Buxton, SK17 6XN, United Kingdom
The band will be competing at Buxton Contest on 4th May.
The 53rd Buxton Brass Band Festival is an own choice contest run in 4 sections 4th, 3rd, 2nd and 1st/Championship.

British Open Spring Festival (Grand Shield)
2025-05-10 | Winter Gardens (Opera House Theatre), Blackpool, Lancashire, England, UK, Winter Gardens, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY1 1HW
A Tough day of competition for the band but with a Lovely Challenging Test Piece:
Dances and Arias (Edward Gregson) will be used as the set work for the Grand Shield. Two bands will qualify for the 2025 British Open Championships.

whit Friday - Saddleworth
2025-06-13 15:30 - 23:30 | Bolton
The Band will once again be participating in the Whit Friday March Contests across Saddleworth.

Prescot Festival
2025-06-20 19:30 - 21:30 | Prescot Parish Church, Prescot Parish Church, Prescot, L34 3LA
Wingates are once again performing at Prescot Festival.
More information coming soon.

Blackburn And Darwen March and Hymn Contest
2025-06-22 | Bolton
The Band will be participating in the 10th Blackburn and Darwen March and Hymn Contest.

Wingates Summer Pop
2025-06-25 20:00 - 22:30 | Over Hulton Conservative Club, St Helens Road, Bolton, BL5 1 AA, United Kingdom
This concert has now SOLD OUT!
The Second installment of Wingates Band 15 piece concerts. Wednesday Night is Music Night at Over Hulton Conservative Club. Our first Wednesday Music Night will consist of Summer Pop!
We hope to see you there!
Tickets: £10 (under 14s free)
To reserve tickets please email j.bullen1@ntlworld.com

Song and Dance at St John's Wingates
2025-07-13 14:00 - 16:30 | St John’s Church, Chorley Road, Westhoughton, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL5 3PL, United Kingdom
The next date for your diary! Join us at St Johns Wingates Church on the 13th July for a programme packed with some of your favourite tunes!
Tickets: £10 (under 16s free) Pay on the Door

Rochdale Contest
2025-10-18 | wardle academy, wardle academy birch rd, rochdale
We are competing in Rochdale contest on the 18th of October, come down and support the band!!!

Wingates Big Band
2025-10-22 20:00 - 22:30 | Over Hulton Conservative Club, St Helens Road, Bolton, BL5 1 AA, United Kingdom
This Concert has now SOLD OUT!
The next part of Wingates Band 15 piece concerts. Wednesday Night is Music Night at Over Hulton Conservative Club. Our first Wednesday Music Night will consist of Ratpack music!
We hope to see you there!
Tickets: £10 (Under 14s free)
To reserve tickets please email j.bullen1@ntlworld.com

Wingates band Best of British
2025-11-26 20:00 - 22:00 | Over Hulton Conservative Club, St Helens Road, Bolton, BL5 1 AA, United Kingdom
The next part of Wingates Band 15 piece concerts. Wednesday Night is Music Night at Over Hulton Conservative Club. Our first Wednesday Music Night will consist of The Best of British!
We hope to see you there!
Tickets: £10 (Under 14s free)
To reserve tickets please email j.bullen1@ntlworld.com
Dont wait Tickets are flying! Cant wait to see you all there.

A Wingates Christmas at the Triangle Church
2025-12-06 19:30 - 22:00 | The Triangle Church, New Church Rd, Bolton BL1 5QP, New Church Road, Bolton, Lancashire, BL1 5QP, United Kingdom
Experience the Christmas magic of brass!
Join us at The Triangle Church in Bolton for a festive evening of music led by our talented musical director, Matt Ryan, a proud Bolton native. Enjoy a captivating programme filled with timeless Christmas classics and exciting modern arrangements — and if you’re lucky, you might even spot the bass section getting into the festive spirit!

Wingates Christmas at St Johns Church
2025-12-09 20:00 - 22:00 | St John’s Church, Chorley Road, Westhoughton, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL5 3PL, United Kingdom
Join us for our Wingates Christmas at St John’s Church, Westhoughton. With all the Christmas favourites, there’s something for everyone. Including some incredible solos you don’t want to miss!
Adults: £10
Under 16s: Free
Please contact, stjohnswingates.wardens@gmail.com to reserve tickets and pay on arrival

Wingates Carolling
2025-12-12 - 2025-12-24 | Bolton
The band’s heading out to spread some holiday cheer, and we’d love your support! If you see us around, stop by, say hi, and enjoy a song or two.
Where you can find us:
Friday 12th December: Carolling around pubs in Westhoughton from 8:30 pm
Saturday 13th December: Asda Middlebrook All Day
Sunday 14th December: Asda Middlebrook All Day
Saturday 20th December: Asda Middlebrook All Day
Sunday 21st December: Asda Middlebrook All Day
Tuesday 22nd December: Asda Middlebrook All Day
Wednesday 23rd December: Asda Middlebrook All Day
Thursday 24th December: Asda Middlebrook All Day

North West Areas Preview Concert - Quintessence
2026-02-22 15:00 - 17:00 | victoria Hall, The Victoria Hall, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL1 2AS, United Kingdom
It’s an absolute pleasure to be joining The KNDS Fairey Band, The Marple Band, Trinity Girls Brass Band and Dobcross Youth Band in our home town of Bolton. The five bands will be showcasing the pieces selected for the 2026 Regional Brass Band Championships.

We will be performing ‘Variations On Was Lebet’ by Andrew Wainwright.

Victoria Hall, Bolton
Sunday 22nd February
3:00pm
Tickets available from Wednesday 21st January at:
https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/bolton/the-victoria-hall-bolton/quintessence-5-bands-performing-the-5-works-of-the-2026-british-regional-championships/e-kqrvzr

North West Area Brass Band Championship
2026-03-01 | Winter Gardens (Opera House Theatre), Blackpool, Lancashire, England, UK, Winter Gardens, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY1 1HW
The 2026 North West Championship Area Contest. Come and support the band as we compete against the North West bands.
Area Contest Piece: Variations on ‘Was Labet’ (Andrew Wainwright)

Wednesday Night is Music Night: Wingates Band Stage and Screen
2026-04-22 20:00 - 22:00 | Over Hulton Conservative Club, St Helens Road, Bolton, BL5 1 AA, United Kingdom
Tickets are selling fast!!
Join us at Over Hulton Conservative Club as we go through all things Stage and Screen.
Lights up… music on! 🎭✨
Join the band for a spectacular Stage & Screen concert, celebrating the greatest hits from the world of musicals and movies. From dazzling West End favourites to epic cinematic soundtracks, this thrilling programme brings iconic moments from stage and screen to life in one unforgettable evening.
Expect drama, romance, adventure, and show-stopping melodies — all performed with power, passion, and a touch of theatrical sparkle. It’s a night of blockbuster music you won’t want to miss! 🎬🎶

Tickets: £10 (under 14s free)
To reserve tickets, please email j.bullen1@ntlworld.com

Spring Festival Open Rehearsal
2026-04-29 20:00 - 22:00 | Pemberton Bandoom, Enfield Street, Pemberton, WN58DZ, United Kingdom
Wingates Band – Spring Festival Contest Open Rehearsal
Wingates Band warmly invites you to attend a special open rehearsal as we prepare for the upcoming Spring Festival Contest.
This is a unique opportunity to observe the band in rehearsal and hear our full contest programme, including the set test piece, Ballet for Band.
Join us for an insight into the rehearsal process and experience the musical detail, discipline, and artistry that goes into contest preparation.
We would be delighted to welcome supporters, followers, and members of the local community.

British Open Spring Festival (Senior Cup)
2026-05-02 | Birmingham Town Hall, Victorial Square, Birmingham, B3 3DQ
We’re proud to announce that the band will be competing at the prestigious Spring Festival in Birmingham!
Taking to the stage with the dramatic and expressive Ballet for Band by Joseph Horovitz, the band will showcase precision, musicality, and vibrant storytelling in this much-loved work for brass.
We’re excited to represent our supporters at this major contest and can’t wait to give it our all on the Birmingham stage! 🎺✨

Wallace and Gromit: A Grand Day Out!
2026-05-16 14:30 - 15:30 | The Bridge Church, 109 Bradford Street, Bolton, BL3 1JX
Wingates Brass Band are proud to push the boundaries of this beautiful musical genre – and are keen to do so by inspiring the next generation of musicians!

Come and enjoy a life screening of the beloved Aardman animation of ‘Wallace and Gromit: A Grand Day Out’ as you have never seen it before!
The film will be accompanied by the world-famous Wingates Brass Band. Prior to the film, enjoy a mini-concert of fun favourites that are sure to delight the young and the young at heart!
Tickets are now on sale here:
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/wingatesbrassband/2072288
General Admission tickets: £12
Child Tickets: £8

Whit Friday - Tameside
2026-05-29 | Bolton
We’re excited to announce that the band will be taking part in the world-famous Whit Friday Marches in Tameside! 🎺
Joining bands from across the country, we’ll be marching and performing in this historic brass band tradition, bringing music, pride, and plenty of energy to the streets. If you’re in the area, come along, cheer us on, and enjoy a fantastic celebration of community and live music!

Blackburn and Darwen March and hymn contest - tbc
2026-06-21 | Bolton
Wingates Band are delighted to be taking part in the Blackburn & Darwen March and Hymn Contest on Saturday 21st June!
We’re looking forward to a fantastic day of music and friendly competition alongside some wonderful bands and a great chance to see some of our banding friends. If you’re attending, be sure to come along, support us, and enjoy the atmosphere.
Good luck to all bands taking part — we can’t wait to take part!

Wednesday Night is Music Night: Wingates band Classical Pops
2026-06-24 20:00 - 22:00 | Over Hulton Conservative Club, St Helens Road, Bolton, BL5 1 AA, United Kingdom
Tickets are selling fast!!
Join us at Over Hulton Conservative Club as we go through all things Classical Pops.
Experience the thrill of Classical Pops — where the power of the orchestra meets the music you love!
From soaring film themes to beloved pop classics reimagined with rich symphonic sound, this spectacular concert blends elegance, energy, and pure musical joy. Stunning orchestration, vibrant performances, and unforgettable melodies come together for a night that’s both grand and exhilarating.
Whether you’re a lifelong classical fan or simply love great tunes performed in style, Classical Pops promises an evening of sparkle, passion, and show-stopping sound. 🎶✨
Tickets: £10 (under 14s free)
To reserve tickets, please email j.bullen1@ntlworld.com

Joint Concert with Oslofjord Brass
2026-06-26 19:30 - 21:30 | St Peters Church, Churchgate, Bolton, Lancashire, BB1 1PS, United Kingdom
JOINT CONCERT ANNOUNCEMENT!
Wingates Band is delighted to be joining forces with Oslofjord Brass for a special evening of music at St Peter’s Church, Bolton, on Friday 26th June.
Expect a fantastic programme of brass band favourites, exciting concert works, and a wonderful celebration of music-making from two outstanding bands.
Tickets are on sale at:
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/wingatesbrassband/2218370
📍 St Peter’s Church, Bolton
📅 Friday 26th June
⏰ 7:30pm
We’d love to see you there for what promises to be a memorable evening!

Red Admiral March and Hymn contest
2026-07-05 | Bolton
Wingates Band are pleased to announce that we will be taking part in the Red Admiral March and Hymn Contest on Saturday 5th July.
We are looking forward to performing and representing the band at what promises to be another enjoyable and competitive event.
If you are attending the contest, we would love to see you there supporting the band throughout the day.
We wish all competing bands the very best of luck and look forward to a great day of brass banding on 5th July.

Wednesday Night is Music Night: Wingates Band Magic And Mayhem
2026-10-28 20:00 - 22:00 | Over Hulton Conservative Club, St Helens Road, Bolton, BL5 1 AA, United Kingdom
Tickets are selling fast!!
Join us at Over Hulton Conservative Club as we go through all things Magic and Mayhem.
Get ready for a frightfully fun night at Magic & Mayhem! 🎃✨
This Halloween-themed concert mixes mind-blowing magic with spook-tacular hits like “Thriller” by Michael Jackson.
Expect dazzling tricks, fang-tastic tunes, and plenty of boos… and cheers! It’s magical, musical, and monstrously good fun for everyone! 👻🎶
Clap along, sing out loud, and enjoy a night of unforgettable tunes and timeless cheer!
Tickets: £10 (under 14s free)
To reserve tickets, please email j.bullen1@ntlworld.com

Wednesday Night is Music Night: Wingates Band Hits from the Blitz
2026-11-25 20:00 - 22:00 | Over Hulton Conservative Club, St Helens Road, Bolton, BL5 1 AA, United Kingdom
Tickets are selling fast!!
Join us at Over Hulton Conservative Club as we go through all things Blitz Music.
Get ready to sing, swing, and smile at Hits from the Blitz!
This feel-good concert brings the golden sounds of the 1940s back to life with toe-tapping classics. Bursting with energy, harmony, and vintage charm, it’s a joyful celebration of the songs that kept spirits high and hearts hopeful.
Clap along, sing out loud, and enjoy a night of unforgettable tunes and timeless cheer!
Tickets: £10 (under 14s free)
To reserve tickets, please email j.bullen1@ntlworld.com
