by admin | Jun 10, 2025 | Uncategorized
Funding from the Philip Bates Trust has directly benefited over 353 children in rural areas of Derry-Londonderry through The Ulster Orchestra’s Inspirational workshops series. Children from both Holy Child Primary School and St Therese Primary School (Lenamore) where...
by admin | Apr 15, 2022 | Uncategorized
We mourn the loss of our wonderful musical family member and friend Martin Bates, who has been influential in the lives of so many. A Go Fund Me collection has been set up for the establishment of an annual music prize to be awarded in Martin’s name. It is...
by admin | Nov 17, 2020 | Uncategorized
Calling all composers aged 16 – 25 Philip Bates Prize for Composers and Songwriters 2020 18th January 2021 deadline We are now inviting entries from all over the UK for the 2020 Philip Bates Prize for Composers and Songwriters. This exceptionally broad competition...
by admin | Jul 11, 2020 | Uncategorized
Just a reminder that you can make a donation to the Trust using Paypal by clicking the button below....
by admin | Mar 24, 2020 | Uncategorized
Sadly, due to the Corona virus pandemic we’ve heard from the Conservatoire that the Ashleyan Opera Prize, which should have been taking place next Wednesday, 25th March, has been postponed. They hope to hold it later in the year.
by admin | Dec 9, 2019 | Uncategorized
We are pleased to announce the 3 winners of this year’s Philip Bates Prize for Composers and Songwriters. From left to right they are: Georgia Denham, Rob Laidlow and Kai Moohan-Shotan The adjudication was as follows:The prize money of £1,000 was donated...
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