The 4th Midland Accordion Festival, organised by Barry Smith, takes place at The Quality Hotel, Birmingham Road, Dudley DY1 4RN, from Friday November 4th to Sunday 6th. The guest artists include Jean Dauvin (France), Steve Roxton, Bruno Continenza (Italy), David Lukins, Jovan Rnjak, The Kennet Accordion Orchestra (MD Nigel Pasby), Harry Hussey, Helen Rich, Rosemary Wright, Nigel Pasby & Helen Newton, Alan Young, Malachy Cairns, and The Master Butchers Band. The festival workshops include: Rosemary Wright - Intermediate Orchestra, Elementary Orchestra – Jean Hanger, Vintage Orchestra – Jean Hanger, Scottish Orchestra – Angie Lukins, and Sue Bennett - One to One tuition. The trade show includes the Birmingham Accordion Centre, Rob Howard Publications, Alan Shute – accordinas, accordions and extras, Harry Kipling’s various souvenirs, and others to be announced. Day passes are available. The festival organiser is Barry Smith. For further information email: accordions2010@hotmail.co.uk |