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NAO Northern Ireland Championships Competitons, Carrickfergus – UKby Rob Howard |
The 18th annual NAO Northern Ireland Open Accordion Championships, organized by Clyde Johnston, took place on Saturday February 28th at The Loughshire Hotel, Carrickfergus, Larne. The competition attracted a record 240 entries with competitors from as far afield as England, Scotland, and the Irish Republic, as well as a strong local entry. Picture left: Organiser Clyde Johnston with two of his pupils, Emma & Laura Dunlop from Carrickfergus Picture right: Lauren Farquharson from Co Meath - getting ready to compete in the Senior Recital. The competition included Solo, Duet, Group, Orchestral and Marching Band sections, involving all ages and grades and styles from classical and continental to traditional. The adjudicators were Ivan Black, Audrey Gillan, and Philip Hammond. Full report and results at: 2015N_Ireland.pdf Picture below: Some of the prize winners at the prize presentation |