The duo give their opinions on what they see as the dilution of adjudication standards.
The question of adjudication standards is discussed by the duo
Saturday, 28 March 2026
The latest episode of the popular brass band podcast is now out with Simon and Sandy with a post-regional championship reflection on what they see is a dilution of standards in brass band adjudication.
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