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Brass Band Podcast: Episodes 46 & 47

The views on the banding world from the two Scottish sages... from Palanga to how to run a brass band properly

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Brass Band Podcast: Episode 47

Dave and Kenny are joined by Sandy Smith, Martin Gernon and Steven Mead to give their views and predictions on the forthcoming 'National' at the Royal Albert Hall with half an eye on the Glenlivet whisky.

Steven Mead also describes the banding outlook in Lithuania and reveals his outrage at the treatment towards the brass band community not to award the nation the 2019 European Championships. There follows a debate on the role of EBBA in breaking new territories for banding.

Episode: 47
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Steven Mead also describes the banding outlook in Lithuania and reveals his outrage at the treatment towards the brass band community not to award the nation the 2019 European ChampionshipsBrass Band Podcast

Brass Band Podcast: Episode 46

Dave and Kenny are joined by Martin Gernon of the Centre Stage Group, who reveals why he started his businesses and also talks about his challenges during his time as a band chairman.

He issues practical advice on how to structure band finances and tips on buying from suppliers. Also featured on this episode are worrying "dotards" and the lost art of small ensemble playing.

Episode 46:
http://brassbandpodcast.podbean.com/e/ep-46-martin-gernon-the-business-of-banding/

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