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2025 World Music Festival, Save The Date – Germany
10th International Accordion Days in Prague 2024 – Czech Republic
3rd Premio Diano della Fisarmonica Diatonica – Italy
2024 Leavenworth International Accordion Celebration - USA
Accordionists Entertain at 47th Port Fairy Folk Festival - Australia
What Are You Doing For May 6th World Accordion Day? - International
Reports for Concerts, Masterclasses, Competitions, Festivals, etc. |
Argentina Orquesta Típica Sans Souci 2024 Concert Tour – Switzerland & Germany
2024 St Audries Bay Accordion Week Fully Booked – England
Zoe Tiganouria: New CD Release "Golden Oars" – Greece
Future events |
IV Accordéon Folie Festival – Belgium
Pablo Jaurena Performs Tango Concert - Argentina
Accordion Teachers Workshop Day - England
3rd Annual Accordion Extravaganza – Canada
Alex Meixner Band: Polka Party Performance – USA
“Accordion Effects” Annual Rockester Concert - Germany
Antonio Vrbički Accompanies Vocalist on Tour - Australia and New Zealand
Nikola Djorić Tour - Austria
Mazurka “Legitima” with Rémi Geffroy – Netherlands
Ville Hiltula “Enchanting Tango” Concert – Japan
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HVO - Harmonikaverband Österreichs (Harmonika Association of Austria) Turns 70! - Austriaby Christine Johnstone |
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 The HVÖ Harmonikaverband Österreichs will celebrate its 70th birthday with three large festival concerts in Perchtoldsdorf near Vienna, in Saalfelden (Salzburg) and in St. Peter-Freienstein (Styria)! They cordially invite everyone to celebrate with them and to participate in and enjoy the musical highlights.Three concert schedule dates: • April 14th, 2024 – Grandiose Gala Concert to begin the celebrations held in the historic Perchtoldsdorf Castle, Vienna. With the focus on the accordion and the accordion orchestra, the concert will feature performances of well-known original works from the past decades by various Austrian ensembles and orchestras. In addition performances will be given on the Styrian harmonica, bandoneon, harmonica and Schrammel harmonica. • June 15th, 2024 – Anniversary Concert in Saalfelden, Salzburg. This concert will include the accordion in combination with the Styrian harmonica, bandoneon and harmonica, and in combination with other instruments. • October 12th, 2024 – Final anniversary concert in St. Peter-Freienstein, Styria, where the Styrian harmonica will be in the foreground. Accordion, bandoneon and harmonica will also be prominently represented. In 2024, the HVÖ would also like to thank Werner Weibert (picture left), who is celebrating his 15th anniversary as President of the association this year, for his local and international commitment. Under his Presidency supported by his active board members, the HVÖ has been an important body for the accordion and the harmonica world in Europe. Werner Weibert was awarded in 2018 in Finland, the CIA Merit Award, recognising his oustanding contribution to the international accordion movement. The HVÖ has been a Premiere Voting member of the CIA since its earliest days and the HVÖ has hosted the Coupe Mondiale in 1960, 1970, 1983 and 2014. The HVO has organized many international festivals and also international competitions for the Steirische (Diatonic) accordion throughout its history. The HVÖ website says: “Let's celebrate this musical anniversary year together and experience the diversity of harmonica sounds in Austria. Look forward to rousing concerts, impressive competitions and emotional moments that reflect the power of accordion and harmonica music.” |
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2025 World Music Festival, Save The Date – Germanyby Christine Johnstone |
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 The 2025 World Music Festival will be held in Innsbruck, Germany from May 29th to June 1st, 2025, organised by the German Harmonica Association (Deutscher Harmonika-Verband e. V. - DHV).The 14th festival will feature competitions with categories for accordion, harmonica and Styrian harmonica. In addition, a variety of concerts and a grandiose evening of nations at the Congresshaus Innsbruck characterize this festival, which until Covid, was held every three years. We will publish further information as it becomes available. |
10th International Accordion Days in Prague 2024 – Czech Republicby Christine Johnstone |
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| The 10th International Accordion Days in Prague 2024 will be held from October 24th to 27th, 2024 in Prague, Czech Republic. The opening concert on October 24th will be held in the hall of the Museum of Applied Arts in Prague and include international guest performers. The event will include junior, senior and orchestra competitions, Gala concerts and finish with a concert of award winners. Registration deadline is September 23rd, 2024. Further details will be reported as they become available. |
3rd Premio Diano della Fisarmonica Diatonica – Italyby Christine Johnstone |
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| The 3rd Premio Diano della Fisarmonica Diatonica (3rd Diano Award for the Diatonic Accordion) will be held at the Centro Parrochiale “Piergiorgio Frassati” in Prato Perillo, Teggiano, Campania, Italy on March 3rd, 2024, organised by the International Diatonic Alliance (I.D.A.). The I.D.A. is an association for social and cultural promotion founded in 2019 in Italy by a group of young diatonic accordion musicians/teachers, with the intention of disseminating this instrument and organizing events of national and international caliber, in collaboration with exponents from all over the world. For competition details email: internationaldiatonicalliance@gmail.com |
2024 Leavenworth International Accordion Celebration - USAby Christine Johnstone |
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| The 2024 Leavenworth International Accordion Celebration will be held in Leavenworth, Washington, USA from June 20th to 23rd, 2024, sponsored by the Northwest Accordion Society. The event will include an international competition, a variety of workshops, concerts, spontaneous jam sessions, an accordion parade, lessons and vendor displays. Competition entries close on June 10th, 2024. Download workshop details, competition information and entry categories here: 2024Leavenworth.pdf |
Accordionists Entertain at 47th Port Fairy Folk Festival - Australiaby Christine Johnstone |
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  The 47th Port Fairy Folk Festival will be held at a variety of venues in Port Fairy, Victoria, Australia from March 8th to 11th, 2024.Accordion performers include Sharon Shannon (UK - picture left) who will be touring Australia from March 8th to 17th and Good Habits (UK - picture right) who are currently touring Australia and New Zealand. For details email: admin@portfairyfolkfestival.com |
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What Are You Doing For May 6th World Accordion Day? - Internationalby Harley Jones |
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 What are you doing for World Accordion Day (WAD) to promote the accordion in your country? World Accordion Day (WAD) is on May 6th, which is the day the accordion was patented in 1829.WAD was started in 2009 by the Confédération Internationale des Accordéonistes (CIA) and has been very successful, generating a lot of positive publicity for the accordion. A key part of this event is the WAD website. Every association, group, orchestra, performer and teacher, is asked to actively support WAD by encouraging national and local accordion activities to happen in their country on this day or the weekend either side of WAD if that should be more convenient. Everyone can register their WAD activity on the WAD website and send a report of their event after, for that website. No event is too big or too small. ALL accordion events celebrating WAD are welcome. This is a CIA promotion for the accordion in which every accordion enthusiast can participate and help bring our accordion world together as well as strongly promote the accordion. |
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Tuulikki Bartosik Receives 2024 Songlines “Best Artist” Nomination - Swedenby Christine Johnstone |
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  Video: Tuulikki Bartosik "Playscapes". Recorded live in January 2023. Tuulikki Bartosik (accordion, kannel, vocals, electronics) and Sander Mölder (keyboards, electronics).Swedish-Estonian musician Tuulikki Bartosik (accordionist, composer, singer, and multi-instrumentalist, with degrees in classical and traditional music) has been nominated in the 2024 Songlines Music Awards “Best Artist” category for her latest album “Playscapes” (Efni Records). Playscapes also received recognition as the Folktronica of the Year by Lira Musikmagasin. "The mixing of acoustic folk music with sensitive electronic embellishments is far from obvious…however, accordionist Tuulikki Bartosik's latest album is a prime example of how seamlessly two seemingly disparate expressions can blend together into something so natural." |
Argentina Orquesta Típica Sans Souci 2024 Concert Tour – Switzerland & Germanyby Christine Johnstone |
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| The Orquesta Típica Sans Souci (Argentina) will begin their 2024 concert tour of Switzerland and Germany next month. The tour is a celebration of 25 years of tango concert tours. Dates as follows: • March 20th, 2024 – Coco Gardel in Lausanne, Vaud, Switzerland • March 22nd, 2024 - Club Argentina in Erfurt, Thuringia, Germany • March 23rd, 2024 - Tango Festival Rhein-Ruhr in Witten, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany • March 24th, 2024 – Tango Show in Schwerin, Mecklenburg-West Pomerania, Germany • March 31st, 2024 – Oster Tango Festival in Basel, Switzerland The Orquesta Típica Sans Souci was created in 1998 in Buenos Aires, with the specific purpose of promoting (for today’s audience), the musical style of Miguel Caló and Osmar Maderna’s typical orchestras. For concert tour details email: sanssoucitango@gmail.com |
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2024 St Audries Bay Accordion Week Fully Booked – Englandby Christine Johnstone |
 The St Audries Bay Accordion Week is now fully booked, however, there is a waiting list!The popular event will be held from July 5th to 12th, 2024 at the St Audries Bay Holiday Camp in Somerset, England and include orchestra workshops each day with “one full day being taken up with teaching workshops such as improvisation, accordion techniques etc.” Evening concerts will also be held. For details email: sabaccordionweek@gmail.com |
Zoe Tiganouria: New CD Release "Golden Oars" – Greeceby Christine Johnstone |
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| Video: "Golden Oars" soundtrack composed and arranged by Zoe Tiganouria. Zoe Tiganouria has released her new CD, "Golden Oars" composed and arranged by Zoe Tiganouria and Stelios Generalis. The CD, released by Zoe Music is the soundtrack of the theatrical performance of "Golden Oars" based on the novel by well-known writer Maria Papagianni and directed by Athanasia Kalogianni. The lyrics have been written by Konstantinos Rodis and Markella Selianitou. Actors: Eleni Tzagkaraki, Nikos Anastassopoulos, Vangelis Pitsilos, Eugenia Vissariou, Christos Loizos and Madalena Papadatou. Narrations: Nikos Orfanos and Vasiliki Makri. |
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Accordionist Sofia Salvaterra Performs with Ornella Nicolini - Italyby Christine Johnstone |
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 Accordionist Sofia Salvaterra (picture right) will perform with vocalist Ornella Nicolini at the Piazza Carera in Pinzolo, Italy on February 17th, 2024 at 5.30pm. The event is organised by Pro Loco di Pinzolo. See poster above for details. |
IV Accordéon Folie Festival – Belgiumby Christine Johnstone |
  Video: Information on the IV Accordéon Folie Festival.The IV Accordéon Folie Festival will take place in Lommel, Belgium on February 24th, 2024 from 6.30pm and feature “the world of musette” in a "State of the Art and New Generation" concert. Performers include the Duo Paris Moscou (Roman Jbanov & Domi Emorine - picture above left), Gwen Cresens (picture above right), Marcel Loeffler Quartet (Marcel Loeffler - accordion, Cédric Loeffler - guitar, Julien Pidancier - violin and Franck Bedez - double bass) & Septyn Duo (Seppe Vande Walle - accordion and Tijn Huylebroeck - piano & guitar – picture below). |
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Pablo Jaurena Performs Tango Concert - Argentinaby Christine Johnstone |
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| Pablo Jaurena will perform a Tango Concert with the El Arranque Orchestra, the Villarreal Crom Duo and vocalist Noelia Moncada on February 24th, 2024 from 12.30pm to 4.30pm. The event will take place at Belgrano Complex in Buenos Aires, Argentina. See poster for details. |
Accordion Teachers Workshop Day - Englandby Christine Johnstone |
 In Partnership with the UK Association of Accordion Teachers (UKAAT) the Diocese Of Leeds Music are holding a Workshop Day for accordion teachers & students on February 24th, 2024 in the Wheeler Hall at Leeds Cathedral in Leeds, England. This will be a day for open discussion, sharing resources and meeting other teachers. Participants are encouraged to bring their accordions for participation in some of the workshops. All systems of accordions welcome. Agenda for the day is: 10:00 am - 10:30 am: Coffee & registration 10:30 am - 10:45 am: Welcome - UKAAT’s aims - Introductions 10:45 am - 11:00 am: Introduction to DOLM (Diocese of Leeds Music) with Valerie Barr and Anthony Beckwith 11:00 am: The Basics - set up, repertoire & resources, different systems, challenges, sharing experiences. What to teach in the first lesson? UK-based folk accordionist Paul Hutchinson will take the specialist workshop of the day and Djordje Gajic (Royal Conservatoire of Scotland) will give a virtual presentation. |
3rd Annual Accordion Extravaganza – Canadaby Christine Johnstone |
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| The 3rd Annual Accordion Extravaganza will be held at the James Hall, Powell River Academy of Music in Powell River, British Columbia, Canada on February 25th, 2024 at 2pm. Accordionist Karina Inkster will perform with Walter Martella and Terry Martyniuk for an hour of classical, jazz, and tango music on accordion, piano, and percussion. Their program will include music by Galliano, Bacalov and Piazzolla as well as "new selections, and older favourites in new arrangements." Tickets available at the door by donation. All donations go directly to the third annual Qathet Accordion Fest in May 2024. |
Alex Meixner Band: Polka Party Performance – USAby Christine Johnstone |
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| The Alex Meixner Band will perform at a Halfway to Oktoberfest Season Polka Party, held Celebration on Wells in Lake Geneva. Wisconsin, USA on March 1st, 2024, from 7pm to 10pm. The event is organised by the Walworth County Food and Diaper Bank. “The evening will feature music, food, laughter, a meat raffle, cool silent auction prizes, stein hoisting competitions, and the sheer joy of raising money for the Walworth County Food & Diaper Bank and is expected to sell out!” |
“Accordion Effects” Annual Rockester Concert - Germanyby Christine Johnstone |
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| “Accordion Effects” will perform their annual Rockester concerts at the Schützenhaus Stadtroda in Stadtroda, Germany on March 2nd, 2024. The concerts will be held at 3pm and 7pm. The concert will feature “Accordion Meets Rock” and a “loud program that you have probably never heard from an accordion orchestra before”. See poster for details. |
Antonio Vrbički Accompanies Vocalist on Tour - Australia and New Zealandby Sonja Palinich President, New Zealand Accordion Association |
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 Croatian accordionist Antonio Vrbicki (picture right) will accompany Bosnian folk singer Amira Medunjanin (Bosnia and Herzegovina) on her concert tour of Australia and New Zealand in March 2024.Their program will feature “Songs from the Heart”, a “mesmerizing musical collaboration, blending Medunjanin’s soulful vocals with Vrbicki’s evocative accordion, creating a rich tapestry of emotive melodies.” Concert dates: • March 3rd at 7.30pm: South-East Euro Festival, Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre in Casula, Sydney, NSW, Australia • March 5th at 7.30pm: Sydney Opera House, Utzon Room, Bennelong Point, Sydney, NSW, Australia • March 7th at 7.30pm: Women’s Day Celebration, Camelot Lounge in Marrickville, Sydney, NSW, Australia • March 9th at 7.30pm: State Library of Queensland, Cultural Precinct, Stanley Pl, South Brisbane, QLD, Australia • March 10th at 7.30pm: The Parks Theatre Adelaide, Angle Park, Adelaide, SA, Australia • March 15th at 8pm: Villa Dalmacija, Eden Terrace, Auckland, New Zealand • March 16th at 7.30pm: Storey Hall, Melbourne, VIC, Australia • March 17th at 7.30pm: Chandler Community Centre in Keysborough, Melbourne, VIC, Australia • March 20th at 7.30pm: Perth Modern School, Subiaco, Perth, WA, Australia |
Nikola Djorić Tour - Austriaby Dr Herbert Scheibenreif Manager of Friedrich Lips Productions |
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 Serbian accordionist Nikola Djoric who lives in Austria, will make a concert tour of Austria next month. With the sound spectrum of the accordion, Nikola Djoric explores previously unknown timbres in the repertoire from Bach to Mozart to Tchaikovsky and Piazzolla, whereby he does not create arrangements but rather maintains fidelity to the original musical text. As a soloist and chamber musician, accordionist Djoric has appeared on important concert stages, including the Musikverein Wien, the Cologne Philharmonic, the Konzerthaus Berlin, the Gasteig Munich, the Beethovenfest Bonn and others. His tour schedule will include the following concerts: March 1st - With Wiener Symphoniker at Musikverein in Vienna March 8th - Sparkassen Lounge Neunkirchen, 7.30 pm March 9th - St. Andrä im Lavanttal, Musikcafé – Live, 6.30 pm March 10th - Schloss Albeck (Albeck Castle), 11 am and at the Harmonikazentrum in Graz, 7.30 pm |
Mazurka “Legitima” with Rémi Geffroy – Netherlandsby Christine Johnstone |
 Rémi Geffroy (picture left) will perform at a Balfolk dance event entitled Mazurka “Legitima” on March 9th, 2024 with guitarist Geronimo (Jeroen Geerinck).The event will be held at the Dans Hotspot van Kooten in Zaandam, North Holland, Netherlands. For details email: info@balfolk.nl |
Ville Hiltula “Enchanting Tango” Concert – Japanby Christine Johnstone |
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| Ville Hiltula (bandoneon) will perform a concert entitled “Enchanting Tango” at the Classic Salon Amadeus in Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo, Japan on March 30th, 2024, from 2pm. Ville will perform with Asako Yada (piano) and special guest Tadahiro Yano (flute). Their program will include classical tango to Astor Piazzolla pieces such as Canaro En Paris, La Cumparsita, Adios Nonino, Libertango, etc. For details email: villehiltula@gmail.com |
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New Site: Paris Moscou Duo Album Now Available in mp3 format - Franceby Harley Jones |
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 MusicForAccordion.com is now making the Paris Moscou Duo CD available as an eTracks mp3 album only. The mp3 album of 52 mins music is sent to the client as a download (so no postage cost) for only € 9. Catalog: jroman103eTTracks list is below. The album is great value with a lot of very fine music for only € 9. |
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Site Updates: AEB of NZ 2024 Examination Information - New Zealandby Heather Masefield Secretary, New Zealand Accordion Association |
 The Accordion Examination Board of New Zealand (AEBNZ) has updated its website with the 2024 examination dates, music lists, 2024 entry fees and entry forms. |
London Accordion Orchestra Jubilee Celebrations - UKby Christine Johnstone |
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 The London Accordion Orchestra (LAO - picture left) will begin their 25th Jubilee Celebrations with a joint 'Bellows Across Borders' concert with the Haarlem Accordion Orchestra (Haarlems Accordeonorkest - Netherlands - picture below) conducted by Leo van Lierop, at the Tabernacle in Notting Hill, London, England on April 7th, 2024 at 2pm.The concert will feature a wide range of music, from Bach to blockbuster film scores, such as The Lion King and Raiders of the Lost Ark, plus original music for accordion orchestra. It is also the 10th anniversary of the LAO 'Bellows Across Borders' concerts, the first one being a concert with the Nürnberger Akkordeonorchester at St. John's Smith Square in 2014. |
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2024 86th American Accordionists' Association (AAA) Anniversary Festival – USAby Harley Jones |
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| The American Accordionists' Association (AAA) is excited to announce its 86th anniversary festival will be held in West Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, in the Philadelphia area of USA from July 12-14, 2024. The festival will include performances and workshops from guest artists, competitions for students of all ages and proficiency levels, performance opportunities, three festival orchestras, vendors, exhibits, and several food functions. Some exciting enhancements at this year’s festival will include extended exhibit room hours, festival orchestra repertoire suitable for a wider array of performance levels, consolidated schedule to reduce the total number of hotel nights needed, performance slots for solo and ensemble enthusiasts, and more food functions to promote camaraderie among festival attendees. Keep your eyes on the AAA website for hotel discount code, guest artist releases, and other festival announcements. |
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