Accordion Society of Australia

Executive Committee : Federal Musical Director : Ross Maio

 







Ross Maio's love for the accordion began at the age of 10, and by the age of 16, already armed with a wide repertoire was playing regularly at a popular Sydney restaurant. His numerous television appearances range from children's shows through to TCN 9 Midday Shows and SBS International Cabaret.

His career has kept him constantly on the move captivating audiences not only in the Australian club circuit, but also in leading hotels in Hong Kong, Singapore, the United Arab Emirates, New Caledonia and Mauritius. A highlight of his career, has been working on Cunard Line's QE2, Sagafjord and in 1998 Princess Cruises (The Love Boat) Island Princess. Ross has performed for the Variety Club's Royal Command Performance at the Sydney Opera House in front of Prince and Princess Michael of Kent. In 1996 Ross toured Australia and New Zealand supporting Scottish Tenor Kenneth McKellar.

In 1998 Ross was the winner of the Australian Club Entertainment Award for Instrumentalist of the Year. Ross was also the winner of the 20th MO Award for Best Variety Instrumentalist in 1995 (the first solo accordionist to win this award).

Website: http://www.rossmaio.com/

Email: mailto:ross@rossmaio.com

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