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XVI "Dani Harmonike" in Bijeljina / Ugljevik - Bosnia and Herzegovina

by Dr Herbert Scheibenreif Manager of Friedrich Lips Productions

View the photo gallery online Saturday morning Europe time: XVIDaniHarmonike

For the 16th time, the music school “Kornelije Stankovic” organized the traditional festival “Dani Harmonike” in Bijeljina/Ugljevik, Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Fabio Furia Masterclass at 72nd Ljubjana Festival - Slovenia

by Diatonic News

Fabio Furia will take part in the 72nd Ljubjana Festival (held in Slovenia) by presenting a bandoneon masterclass from July 25th to 29th, 2024.

3rd Annual Qathet Accordion Fest – Canada

by Christine Johnstone

The 3rd Annual Qathet Accordion Fest (formerly known as the Powell River Accordion Fest) will be held in Powell River, British Columbia, Canada, on May 10th & 11th, 2024.

The event will feature a variety of concerts, a Fest Accordion masterclass with guest clinician Jelena Milojevic, orchestra performances, an opening night concert (featuring special musical guests from Vancouver, Roberts Creek, and Vancouver Island), plus all-new Accordion Cabaret.

Tracey Collins Tours with “Quintessential Queensland Variety Festival” - Australia

by Christine Johnstone

New Zealand accordion entertainer, Tracey Collins will tour Queensland, Australia performing in the “Quintessential Queensland Variety Festival” from May 10th to 20th, 2024.

The tour will feature a program of musical events from around the world including a German themed night Oom pah pah, Vive la France, When Irish Eyes are Smiling, Waltzing Matilda, From Broadway to the West End and a grand finale Viva Las Vegas!

What Are You Doing For May 6th World Accordion Day? - International

by Harley Jones

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.

World Accordion Day 2024 Mini Festival - Czech Republic

by Christine Johnstone

A mini festival to celebrate World Accordion Day 2024 (WAD) will be held at three venues in Prague, Czech Republic from May 4th to 6th, 2024.

• May 4th: Hall of Decorative Arts, Prague, 7 pm
• May 5th: Auditorium of Elementary School, Dolní Brežany, 6 pm
• May 6th: Church of the Evangelical Czech Brethren, Vinohrady, 6 pm

Grayson Masefield Concert with North Shore Brass – New Zealand

by Harley Jones

Grayson Masefield (picture left) will perform a concert entitled “Music for our Mothers” on May 11th, 2024. Grayson Masefield is dedicating this performance to World Accordion Day (WAD).

North Shore Brass is an A-Grade and renowned brass band based in Takapuna, on Auckland's North Shore, with an Academy of over 110 musicians.

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