The Trust was set up to honour the life of Philip Bates, a young man from Castle Bromwich, Birmingham, who was tragically killed shortly after his 19th birthday in March 2000. Philip was a keen musician who appreciated a wide variety of styles; he should have gone on to study Music and English at Lancaster University.
The Philip Bates Trust aims to advance the education of young people under the age of 25 in the arts by:
1.The provision of awards to encourage and support their pursuit of creative
and artistic achievement.
2.The provision of financial support to projects or workshops, which aim
to develop creative and artistic interests and skills in young people.
Forthcoming Events
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A Touch of Basil 2011 |
24th September 2011 |
Philip Bates Prize for Composers & Songwriters |
4th November 2011 |
Games and Quiz Night at Arden Hall |
10th March 2012 |
Download the 2011 Newsletter Here
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Li LI - Ashleyan Opera Prize Winner 2008 
Xu Lei - Ashleyan Opera Prize Winner 2010