Littleport Brass has announced the appointment of Ian Knapton as their new Musical Director.

The experienced conductor has enjoyed successful tenures at the likes of Ireland Colliery, Lindley and most recently Kippax Band.

Musicality

A spokesperson told 4BR: "Ian's enthusiasm, musicality and innovative ideas have inspired and motivated the band in the short time since his appointment.

We now look forward to the future, starting with defending our title at the Oxford Entertainments contest in October."

Ian's enthusiasm, musicality and innovative ideas have inspired and motivated the band in the short time since his appointmentLittleport Brass.

Work together

In response Ian added: "It's a pleasure to join the band. From the first audition I could tell that we could move forward together and that they were willing to put the hard work into achieving that.

My first challenge is to secure safety in the section at next year's Area contest."