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XXXIV International Festival "Bayan and Bayanists", Moscow - Russia
AAA Elsie M. Bennett Composition Competition - USA
2023 Youth Camp Mittelland – Switzerland
2023 NZAA South Pacific Accordion Championships - New Zealand
2023 Sidmouth Folk Festival – England
2023 CNIMA Program of Events - France
Reports for Concerts, Masterclasses, Competitions, Festivals, etc. |
Video: London Accordion Orchestra Christmas Carnival 2022 - UK
Video: Merry Christmas 2022 from Ludovic Beier - France
Closing Date: 2023 Classic Accordions International Competition – Dubai, UAE
Video: Miroslav Nisic Performs Bele Ruze - Germany
Video: Enzo & Nicola Scacchia Entertaining on Television - Italy
Video: Dorset Accordion Orchestra Christmas Concert, England – UK
Future events |
“Drops of Green” Performs in Ireland
Sylvia Pagni Performs at Atri Municipal Theater - Italy
Ana Bon-Bon Entertains at New Year’s Eve Juke Jump - Canada
Lomond Ceilidh Band New Year’s Day Ceilidh - Scotland
“Duo Fink” Benefit Concert - Switzerland
Fest-Noz and Dance Workshop - France
Sam Reider Performs in San Francisco – USA
2023 Diatonic Accordion Course – Réunion Island
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60th Klingenthal International Accordion Competition 2023 – Germany
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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to Allby AWW |
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| Accordions Worldwide would like to wish all our readers a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. We hope you have enjoyed the news over the last year, and AWW will continue to keep you informed about accordion events wherever they are happening. The first news for next year is on Friday January 13th, 2023. We can still receive news of your upcoming concerts over the holiday season at: cjmusic@outlook.co.nz All the best from the team at Accordions Worldwide |
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XXXIV International Festival "Bayan and Bayanists", Moscow - Russiaby Dr Herbert Scheibenreif Manager of Friedrich Lips Productions |
Video 5: 18 December 2022 Closing Concert, starts 9:40
 The 2022 XXXIV International Festival "Bayan and Bayanists" was held at the Concert Hall of the Gnesin Russian Academy of Music (RAM) in Moscow, Russia, from December 14th to 18th, 2022. See a full report of the event at: 2022Moscow with video and pictures from the 5 major concerts. Download color booklet: 2022MoscowBooklet.pdf Prof. Friedrich Lips is the Artistic Director of the festival and Alexander Gataullin is the Festival Director. A full report of the XXXIV International Festival is published at: 2022Moscow |
AAA Elsie M. Bennett Composition Competition - USAby Dr. Robert Young McMahan Chair of AAA Composers Commissioning Committee |
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 To all composers, whether accordionists or non-accordionists:The American Accordionists' Association (AAA) cordially invites your participation in the 2023 Elsie M. Bennett Accordion Composition Competition and contribute to the growth of contemporary concert works for solo accordion or for the accordion being featured with other instruments. Full information including the entry form at: 2023Bennett.pdf Elsie Bennett established the AAA Composers’ Commissioning Committee in 1954. As its permanent chair, she succeeded over the remainder of the century up to a short time before her death in 2005, in commissioning 55 works from 33 composers, many of whom were world famous. For further information, see the memorial tribute of Elsie M. Bennett by Faithe Deffner and the AAA list of commissioned works at: http://www.ameraccord.com/aaacommissions.php Entries are welcome from all countries. Entry closing date is June 01, 2023. Winners will be notified by email after July 01, 2023. For non-accordionist contestants unfamiliar with the accordion, see http://www.ameraccord.com/commissions/ComposersGuide.pdf for assistance. |
2023 Youth Camp Mittelland – Switzerlandby Christine Johnstone |
 The 2023 Youth Camp Mittelland will be held at the Group holiday home Bruder Klaus in Lungern, Switzerland from April 10th to 15th, 2023 organised by accordeon.chThe camp is for children aged 10 and under and will include a week full of music, games and fun! “In smaller level groups as well as in the large camp orchestra children will discover exciting pieces of music, learn a lot of new things and enjoy being together with other children”. Games, sports and leisure also have an important place. Download camp information at: 2023LungernCamp.pdf |
2023 NZAA South Pacific Accordion Championships - New Zealandby Harley Jones |
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  The 2023 NZAA South Pacific Accordion Championships & Festival will be held in Auckland City area at a venue to be selected, June 3rd and 4th, 2023.NZAA President Sonja Palinich welcomes everyone to the event which is open to competitors and festival performers worldwide and has a variety of age group classes for soloists, duos, trios, ensembles and orchestras. The rules for the international solo categories closely follow the rules of the Coupe Mondiale. The South Pacific international concert music category has exactly the same rules as the Coupe Mondiale Masters category and the South Pacific entertainment category has exactly the same rules as the Coupe Mondiale Virtuoso Entertainment category. Similarly Junior (under 18 years) South Pacific entertainment category. The South Pacific Junior solo concert category has the same rules as the first round of the Coupe Mondiale Junior category. Entries close on April 14th, 2023. Download the rules and competition prospectus at: 2023nz_prospectus.pdf For further details email NZAA Competitions Secretary Renee Jeffries at: nzaacompsec@gmail.com |
2023 Sidmouth Folk Festival – Englandby Christine Johnstone |
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 Tickets are now on sale for the 2023 Sidmouth Folk Festival, which will be held in Sidmouth, Devon, England, UK, from August 4th to 11th, 2023.The festival includes a variety of concerts, ceilidhs, folk dances, a colourful array of dance displays, storytelling, a Children’s Festival, youth sessions, workshops and more. Performers booked so far include Skerryvore, Talisk (picture left), Le Vent du Nord, and Good Habits. The 2023 event will again include a pre-concert on August 3rd featuring “Fisherman’s Friends” - accordionist Jason Nicholas (picture below). Workshops will be held by: • John Kirkpatrick with his Festival Concert Band • Squeezebox from Scratch (by Ed Rennie & Helena Painting) for beginners on melodeon, plus a new Next Step option for previous participants • Advanced Melodeon, Concertina for Beginners & those more experienced, guitar, concertina song accompaniment with Steve Turner For details email: abm.festival@gmail.com |
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2023 CNIMA Program of Events - Franceby Christine Johnstone |
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 See below for the 2023 program of events at the CNIMA directed by Nathalie Boucheix (picture left). Download schedule: 2023CNIMA1For further details email: cnima@orange.fr |
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7th International Accordion Festival Graz - Austriaby Dr Herbert Scheibenreif Manager of Friedrich Lips Productions |
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  Picture top: Festival participants.Picture above right: Slaviša Peric (left) and Mayor of Graz, Elke Kahr. For the seventh time Slaviša Peric organized the International Accordion Festival in Graz, Austria this month. It is the aim of the director of the festival to bring together artists, teachers, candidates from different countries for a peaceful competition with an extensive exchange of views every year. The positive development of the last few years proves his work right. Young talents are thereby discovered and promoted and the accordion is made better known to a broader public. Even the Mayor of Graz, Elke Kahr (pictured above), honored the festival with her presence. Participants from a total of six countries (Austria, Slovakia, Croatia, Hungary, Romania, Bosnia and Herzegovina) showed their impressive skills in 13 categories (classical accordion, accordion with chamber music and virtuoso light music). Dordje Peric (Bosnia and Herzegovina) showed his routine in international competitions and reached the maximum of 100 points. Also Peter Sokol, Sara Sokolova (both Slovakia), Marko Susac, Vladimir Stojanovic (both Bosnia and Herzegovina), the Croatian accordion quintet of the Porec School of Artists and the Austrian Marko Miletic were very close. The jury (pictured below) was made up of Herbert Scheibenreif (Austria), Ana Štepin Zagoranski (Croatia), Aleksandar Stojanovic (Bosnia and Herzegovina), Maria Budzakova (Slovakia) and Slaviša Peric (Bosnia and Herzegovina). |
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Video: London Accordion Orchestra Christmas Carnival 2022 - UKby Christine Johnstone |
| Video: The London Accordion Orchestra (conducted by Ian Watson) Christmas Carnival 2022 was presented to thank everyone who came to see the orchestra perform in 2022. The video includes some fun Christmas pieces and 2023 dates for your diaries. |
Video: Merry Christmas 2022 from Ludovic Beier - Franceby Christine Johnstone |
| Video: Merry Christmas 2022 from Ludovic Beier who is performing “It’s the Most Wonderful Day of the Year" (Andy Williams). |
Closing Date: 2023 Classic Accordions International Competition – Dubai, UAEby Mirco Patarini, CIA President. |
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| January 30th, 2023 is the closing date for the 1st Classic Accordions International Competition, held in the city of Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) from March 6th to 11th, 2023. For entry information see 2022 news item: http://www.accordions.com/news.aspx?d=14-Oct-2022&lang=en#art19367 |
Video: Miroslav Nisic Performs Bele Ruze - Germanyby Christine Johnstone |
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| Video: Bele Ruze (White Roses) performed by accordionist Miroslav Nisic (Serbia/Germany), Zoran Jankovic (vocals), Maurice Maurer (violin) and Boris Golubovic (guitar). Miroslav Nisic plays a variety of classical, folk and entertainment music and is a member of the "Uwaga" ensemble. |
Video: Enzo & Nicola Scacchia Entertaining on Television - Italyby Christine Johnstone |
 Brothers Enzo and Nicola Scacchia entertain on "Rai 1" Television in Italy. |
Video: Dorset Accordion Orchestra Christmas Concert, England – UKby Christine Johnstone |
| Video: The Dorset Accordion Orchestra (directed by Andy Hague) Christmas Concert at St Andrews Church in Kinson, Bournemouth, England, UK on December 10th, 2022. 00:00:00 - Welcome by Simon Wareham of St Andrews Church 00:01:09 - Introduction by the D.A.O. Musical Director Andy Hague 00:01:57 - A Christmas Festival 00:09:44 - The Frog Chorus 00:12:58 - Einzug Der Sieger 00:17:14 - Mary's Boy Child 00:20:55 - Erica Pretty - Twas The Night Before Christmas Poem 00:25:27 - Les Misérables Selection 00:36:21 - Winter Wonderland 00:38:52 - Donkey Serenade 00:44:13 - White Christmas 00:48:03 - The Young Amadeus 00:53:36 - Nigel Pasby & Helen Newton - Forgotten Dreams Duet 00:57:24 - ABBA Gold Selection 01:04:06 - D.A.O. Members Introduction 01:06:32 - Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas 01:08:17 - We Wish You A Merry Christmas 01:08:43 - Conclusion |
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Sun Trio Entertains at "Rock in Music Christmas 2022" – Italyby Christine Johnstone |
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 The Sun Trio will entertain at the Rock in Music Christmas 2022 event held at the Chiesa S.S. Agabito e Giustino Church in Rocca Sinibalda, Rieti, Italy on December 27th, 2022 at 6pm, organised by the Arte del Suono Cultural Association.The trio features Tiziana Frattali (accordion - picture right), Pierluca Cesarini (guitar) and Matteo Di Giuliani (saxophone). The Sun Quartet (Sun Trio plus Yuri Alviggi – percussion) will perform on January 7th, 2023 at the Chiesa S. Maria Assunta in Posticciola, Rocca Sinibalda. For details email: info@associazioneartedelsuono.it |
“Drops of Green” Performs in Irelandby Christine Johnstone |
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 “Drops of Green” will entertain at the Errigal Country House Hotel in Cootehill, Co Cavan, Ireland on December 28th, 2022 at 9.30pm.Drops of Green are a lively five piece folk and ballad group hailing from Laois, Kilkenny and Waterford and featuring Sean Kearney (accordion, guitar & bodhran – picture left). See poster for details. |
Sylvia Pagni Performs at Atri Municipal Theater - Italyby AWW |
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| Sylvia Pagni will perform in concert at the Teatro Comunale Atri (Atri Municipal Theater) in Atri, Abruzzo, Italy on December 30th, 2022 at 9.30pm. See poster for details. |
Ana Bon-Bon Entertains at New Year’s Eve Juke Jump - Canadaby Christine Johnstone |
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 Accordionist Ana Bon-Bon (picture right) will entertain at a New Year’s Eve Juke Jump held at The Princeton Pub and Grill in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada on December 31st, 2022 from 7pm through to January 1st, 2023 at 1am.Ana Bon-Bon is a “Chanteuse, accordionist, songwriter, and musical hostess that delivers an intoxicating dose of jump blues, western swing, cabaret, spirituals, and double-entendre lyrics." For details phone: +1 604-253-6645 |
Lomond Ceilidh Band New Year’s Day Ceilidh - Scotlandby Christine Johnstone |
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| The Lomond Ceilidh Band (pictured below) will hold a New Year’s Day Ceilidh at the Strathmiglo Public Hall in Strathmiglo, Fife, Scotland on January 1st, 2023 at 2pm. The concert will also be streamed online. See poster above for details. |
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“Duo Fink” Benefit Concert - Switzerlandby Christine Johnstone |
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| Duo Fink (Sandra and Markus Fink) will perform a benefit concert at the Lyss Catholic Church in Lyss, Switzerland on January 2nd, 2023 at 4.30pm. See poster above for details. See poster below for program details. |
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Fest-Noz and Dance Workshop - Franceby Christine Johnstone |
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 The Fest-Noz Folk and Dance Workshop which features the accordion, will be held in Fougeres, France on January 14th, 2023, organised by the AFAP (Association de Formation et d'Animation Populaire).The goal of the AFAP is to promote the teaching of culture and traditional music and to make them accessible to all. For details email: afap.fougeres@gmail.com |
Sam Reider Performs in San Francisco – USAby Christine Johnstone |
 Sam Reider will entertain at Bird & Beckett Books and Records in San Francisco, California, USA on January 14th, 2023 at 7pm.Sam performs a variety of American music, from jazz and folk tunes to popular song and contemporary compositions. For details email: sam@samreidermusic.com |
2023 Diatonic Accordion Course – Réunion Islandby Christine Johnstone |
 The 2023 Diatonic Accordion Course will be held on Réunion Island from March 12th to 18th, 2023.The course will include three sections: singing, percussion and diatonic accordion with the objective to understand the instrument rhythm and accents, to be able to play and accompany a piece of traditional music. Speakers include Corinne Bazaline (singing), Fredo Piot (percussion) and Franswa Fct (accordion). Participants must be able to play right and left hand fluently on diatonic and chromatic accordion. For details email: oi.accordeon@gmail.com |
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2022 Coupe Mondiale, October 04 - 09, Switzerland Daily Reports from 05 October |
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2023 National Accordion Convention (NAA), Texas - USAby Norman Seaton, President National Accordion Association (NAA) |
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| The National Accordion Association (NAA) Convention will be held from March 15th to 19th, 2023 at the Hilton Hotel, Richardson, Texas, USA The convention will feature 2023 versions of American Music that is marketable as today’s music. The music is a combination of contemporary American music originated by USA immigrants who brought their musical values and traditions as they joined the great American melting pot. The music is a blend of musical styles that include, but are not limited to, popular tunes, folk music, country and western (C&W), ballads that tell a story, rock and roll, polkas and waltzes, European music, Gospel, and jazz. In addition the 2023 event will include Higher Learning Opportunities such as creative thinking and applying to music, ear-training, articulation and bellows control, practice techniques, sight reading, musical theory, performing techniques, and performance opportunities. NAA Convention and Registration information at: 2023NAARegistration |
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60th Klingenthal International Accordion Competition 2023 – Germanyby AWW |
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| The 60th Klingenthal International Accordion Competition will be held in Klingenthal, Germany from May 7th to 13th, 2023. The competition includes age group categories for soloists, accordion duos, accordion trios and groups. Musicians of all nationalities and citizenships may participate in the competition. Entries close on January 31st, 2023. Download competition rules here in German, English, French, Russian and Spanish languages: 2023KlingenthalRules.pdf |
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