It has been announced that Mark Good has been appointed as the 14th Editor of the British Bandsman magazine which first appeared in print in 1887, but which is now a weekly on-line e-magazine.

The Scotsman takes over from the respected Andrew Wainwright, who is departing to concentrate on a freelance role as composer, arranger, graphic designer and writer. Andrew was the editor of both British Bandsman and also SA Bandsman (which he led from 2011 to 2018)

Wonderful job

On the Bandsman's Facebook site, IBB Media Ltd Managing Director, Martin Gernon said: "Andrew had probably one of the most difficult jobs in the history of the Bandsman — changing the magazine from print into digital, and he has performed a wonderful job for us in doing just that and reinforcing the publication as the leader in the brass band field.

We wish Andrew the very best in his new freelance career and know that he will succeed in whatever he does in the future.

First choice

He added: "In choosing a successor, Mark Good was our first choice. Not only a trained journalist, but steeped in brass music as a player, conductor, writer and enthusiast.

Technically, Mark is extremely savvy, editorially very astute, musically hugely experienced and makes a wonderful senior figure in our rapidly expanding team."

Technically, Mark is extremely savvy, editorially very astute, musically hugely experienced and makes a wonderful senior figure in our rapidly expanding teamMartin Gernon

Honoured

Reflecting on his appointment, Mark Good said: "I'm honoured to be named as the new Editor of British Bandsman and I look forward to building on the sterling work undertaken by Andrew Wainwright, who has done much to guide the iconic magazine into a new, digital era."