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4BR Review — Episode 16

Iwan and Chris looked forward to the 2026 Regional Championships — the issues, music and tips for victory, as well as provide their views on new CD releases, book, LPs, concerts and events to go to...

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  Episode 16 looks at the forthcoming Regional Championships

For Episode 16 of the 4BR Review podcast Iwan Fox and Chris Thomas looked forward to the forthcoming series of Regional Championship events, as well as provide you with some of their review recommendations on latest releases, events, books and even LPs.

They discuss some of the wider issues surrounding the Area events as well as the music that is to be played and even offer their 'Kiss of Death' tips on a few bands to watch out for.

Reviews

Recommendations in the review section include the latest CDs from Hakan Hardenberger and Yasuaki Fukuhara, the National Youth Championships in Birmingham and concerts by Tredegar and CSD Brass.

They also recommend adding the new book on brass bands from Prof Trevor Herbert as well as an old one about the London Symphony Orchestra from Richard Morrison to your library and two old LPs to add to your vinyl collection.

To enjoy:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RaV0k6n3Grc

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