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Irish Open Accordion Festival 2011, County Meath – Republic of Irelandby Yvonne Chilton, Secretary Irish Acc. Assoc. |
The IAA (Irish Accordion Association) sends an invitation to accordionists and supporters from all countries to come to their very special event, an international competition for soloists/ensembles/orchestras of all ages, standards and genres. To celebrate the 40th year of the I.A.A. All-Ireland Accordion Festival, the Irish Accordion Association is holding the Irish Open Accordion Festival 2011, incorporating the annual All Ireland Accordion Festival, April 16th and 17th 2011. This festival will be held in the Newgrange Hotel, Navan, Co. Meath (about 40km north of Dublin). Attached are a list of Test Pieces, Entry Fees and Set of Rules. Overseas entries have a reduced rate of entry fees. Special guests include The St. Petersburg Youth Accordion Orchestra (MD Vladimir S. Iljenkov), and the ‘Arts Across Borders’ Ensemble (featuring accordions, harps, flutes, bagpipes and percussion in an exciting dynamic mix) performing newly commissioned works from Irish composers. This will be an exciting event featuring traditional Irish music, dancing and entertainment. You will be sure of a warm Irish welcome and leave with some great memories. 2011 Irish Rules & Regulations. For further information email Yvonne Chilton: chilton_accordion@hotmail.com |