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Podcast: The Brass Monkeys — Episode 15

The latest episode of the brass band podcast with a North Wales musical accent looks back at the Cheltenham National Finals.

Brass Monkeys
  The Brass Monkeys podcast comes out every fortnight

The popular podcast which has a focus on the North Wales brass band community sees co-host Steve reporting on his trip to the Cheltenham National Finals where three North Wales bands competed against the country's best and more than held their own.

To enjoy:
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-v6saq-1974f9c

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