WMS Manygates Music Centre

21/09/2026

Hello all! We have had a couple of brilliant weeks already!!
Just a reminder that the deadline for expressing interest in the Manygates Music Centre bowling trip is fast approaching. Letters went home with students last week, and the info has also been sent out electronically to your Schooble accounts.
While you are at it, we would really appreciate it if you could make sure that your child is enrolled in the correct groups and that we have access to any relevant information about them.
Thank you as always 🙂

09/09/2026

We are back!!
We hope you have all had an amazing break. We are all very much looking forward to seeing our young musicians tonight. 🥳🥳

13/07/2026

A great opportunity to see some of our brilliant groups at Clarence Park this coming Sunday. 😍

WMS IN THE PARK!

Wakefield Music Services invite you to a wonderful afternoon of music at the historic Clarence Park Bandstand, with musicians from across our Hemsworth, Horbury and Manygates Music Centres coming together in a variety of ensembles, from Big Band to Orchestra to Guitar Ensemble!

Join us on Sunday 19th July from 2:30 to 4:30 for a sunny afternoon of music!

Clarence Park Bandstand, Wakefield, WF2 8DH

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30/06/2026

Good morning! We are looking forward to welcoming you all to Manygates tomorrow evening. We will have the usual QR codes available to download the program, but it is also available here should anyone want to save it ahead of time.

Donations of raffle prizes are always appreciated!

As always, please bring cash to pay for admission and raffle tickets. We are hoping to be able to offer card payments, but it is a brand new system and as such, we don’t know how it will work. Fingers crossed!

Thank you all in advance. We look forward to seeing you all tomorrow 🥳

11/06/2026

Morning all! We are very much looking forward to performing in Wakefield on Saturday afternoon. Final information was emailed out to the parents of all performers on the 1st of June but, having been asked a lot of questions last night, I thought it best to share the information here again! 🙂 please don’t worry to much about the ‘splash of sunshine’. A little bit of colour would be lovely, but nobody is expected to buy anything specifically for the occasion. We’ll see you there! Thank you

Dear Parents Carers & Musicians,

WMS Shines! – WX Wakefield Exchange, Union Street, Wakefield. WF1
Saturday 13th June 2026 2.30pm

Wakefield Music Services has been invited to provide some sensational summer music to accompany the Helios exhibition at WX Wakefield Exchange.
The exhibition is a spectacular large‑scale artwork that brings the awe and energy of the Sun into the heart of the city at WX Wakefield Exchange. This event is free!
Ensembles from our three fantastic Music Centres will perform a rolling programme of live music between 2.30-4pm on Saturday 13th June. Please see details below.

Groups to arrive at 2pm to perform from 2.30
Manygates Senior Strings
Horbury Ukuleles
Manygates Senior Guitars
WMS Flute Ensemble
Manygates Senior Wind Band

Concert dress: All black with a splash of sunshine!
Parking: see attached. Please drop heavier equipment/instruments at the venue before parking.

Performers will be supervised by WMS staff when not performing.

Performers aged 18yrs and over: There is a bar at this venue serving alcoholic beverages. Performers aged 18yrs and over are not permitted to consume alcohol until after they have performed.

Medical Information: If your child has any medical conditions or allergies that we need to know about please let us know by email as soon as possible before the event.

Accessibility:
Please let us know if your child has any accessibility requirements which need consideration for them to participate fully in this event.
Please let us know if you or your family and friends have any accessibility requirements in order for them to attend this event.

03/06/2026

Good afternoon. We have been informed of an accident on Doncaster Road which is causing significant delays on the roads around the centre. Allow extra time for your journey if you can. Please don’t rush! Get here safely. See you all soon.

20/05/2026

Good afternoon. Due to unforeseen circumstances, we are unable to run the Wakefield Youth Choir rehearsal today. Other groups will continue as normal. Thank you

19/04/2026

We are holding another open evening on Wed 29th April!!
It is the perfect opportunity to come along and give our ensembles a go with no charge and no pressure! Whether you play woodwind, brass, percussion, strings, guitar or sing, we have something you can get involved with. Our Junior Wind Band, Junior String Ensemble, and Prep Guitar Group all start at 5:30 pm and are the perfect place for young or beginning musicians to start. Just turn up! We also have Wakefield Youth Choir, Beat It Percussion Ensemble, and our exciting music tech group.

If you are interested in our senior ensembles, please get in touch and we will help you find the right group for you.

Thank you!!

Tel: 01924 303306
Or contact us via Facebook Messenger

26/03/2026

What brilliant concerts last night!! 🤩🤩Congratulations to all the wonderful young performers, and thank you as always, to the wonderful staff and parents who make it all possible. Have a wonderful holiday!

24/03/2026

Good evening.
We are really looking forward to welcoming you all to Manygates tomorrow evening for our spring concerts. Here is the program for those of you who would like to download it ahead of time.
As always, any raffle prize donations would be greatly appreciated!
Thank you for your continued support. See you soon!