The City of Chester Band has announced the appointment of Malcolm Peach as their new Musical Director in succession to Philip Mottershead.

Graduate

The Salford and Manchester Metropolitan University graduate is presently a manager with Cheshire West & Chester Music Service and has been involved in banding since his youth in Hillingdon.

Outside music, Malcolm is restoring a 1974 VW Beetle and undergoing long-term research into ales and curry around Chester!

We are looking forward to working with Malcolm and building upon the work undertaken by Phil Mottershead who signed off leading Chester to become North West regional championsCity of Chester

Looking forward

A spokesperson told 4BR: "We are looking forward to working with Malcolm and building upon the work undertaken by Phil Mottershead who signed off leading Chester to become North West regional champions.

Malcolm shares Phil’s belief that it is vital for music-making at amateur level to have a social side which helps to build team spirit."