Denton Brass has announced the appointment of Robert Yates as their new Musical Director.

A graduate of the University of Salford, where he was awarded the prestigious Roy Newsome Conducting Prize, the band has been working with him for several weeks and was delighted to make the partnership permanent.

A spokesperson told 4BR: "We are very pleased that he accepted our invitation and are confident that he has the qualities needed to motivate and challenge the band going forward."