BURNHAM and Highbridge band has appointed a new musical director.

Gavin John from Highbridge is taking on the role and has years of experience, holding grade eight qualifications in six instruments.

The new musical director started playing the cornet at the age of six and has played in various bands around the country. 

A spokesman for Burnham and Highbridge Band said: "After a brief break from banding, Gavin now returns with the baton at Burnham and Highbridge Band where his energetic style and enthusiastic stage presence will have audiences entertained and calling for more."

The next concert of Burnham and Highbridge Band’s will be at The Princess Theatre and Art Centre start on Sunday 23rd April at 7:45pm.