Kevin Gibbs has been appointed the new MD at Middleton Band.

No stranger

A spokesperson told 4BR: "Kevin is no stranger, having with us earlier in the year to prepare us for the Area contest. He recently agreed to help us out by taking us the Rochdale Contest, and we are delighted that he has now agreed to work with us full time."

Kevin recently made his concert debut at our Autumn 'Friends of Middleton Band' concert where he told the audience he was 'excited to be working with us'Band spokesperson

Excited

They added: "Kevin recently made his concert debut at our Autumn 'Friends of Middleton Band' concert where he told the audience he was 'excited to be working with us'.

The audience was clearly excited too with lots of positive feedback on our playing, programme and Kevin's jokes!

In just a few short weeks, the band is sounding better than ever and there's a real buzz of enthusiasm all around the stands."