In a historic appointment, the International Music Council (IMC-UNESECO) has officially designated Rachael Xu as an IMC Five Music Rights Champion, becoming both the first Chinese artist and the first accordionist ever to receive this global distinction.
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Duo “Two Bellows” Perform at Sparkassen Lounge in Neunkirchen, Austria
On March 21st, the internationally acclaimed accordion duo Two Bellows—Aleksandar

Register Your World Accordion Day Events – International
What are you doing for World Accordion Day May 6th?

FestiMoudon Music and Culture Festival Features Over 60 Concerts – Switzerland
concerts on six stages in June...

Golden Accordion Bled Competition Celebrates World Accordion Day – Slovenia
event takes place on May 10, 2025.

World Accordion Day Celebrations at A World of Accordions Museum – USA
is a unique global opportunity...

Mario Tacca & Mary Mancini WAD Concert – USA
a special "Inhome Concert" fundraising event celebrating World Accordion
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Entry Closing Date for 28th National Trophy & 9th International Accordion Competition – Portugal
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Mirco Soprani Passes Away Suddenly – Italy
Mirco Soprani, the former Mayor of Castelfidardo, Italy, and a significant figure in the accordion industry passed away this week. -
Paolo Picchio Tribute to Mirco Soprani – Italy
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Accordiomania International Accordion Festival – Bulgaria
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Accordion Society of Australia WAD Concert – Australia
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Melbourne Star International Music Competition – Australia
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3rd Cam Accordion Festival 2025 – Italy
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11th International Accordion Festival “Accordion Spring” – Germany
features a gala concert at the Chamber Music Hall, Philharmonie Berlin Performance Art Centre
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Event Report
Daily Reports of major events
2025 Shanghai Spring Festival Report – 5th April
April 11th, 2025
Teacher seminars, outdoor group performances and prizegiving, Ceremony Concert.

2025 Shanghai Spring Festival Report – 6th April
Concert of the Chinese Teachers at Hongqiao Art Center

Plovdiv Welcomes a New Era in Accordion Art – Bulgaria
A bold initiative of the Turkish delegate team was announced by candidate

Dates Announced: 2025 PIF Castelfidardo 50th International Accordion Prize – Italy
10-14 September 2025 in the city of home of the accordion.

Lang Lang Juvenile Music Centre – Training Camp & End of Year Recital – China
established in 2015, has become a pioneering institution in China

CIA Winter Congress and 153rd General Assembly of Delegates, Plovdiv – Bulgaria
hosted Bulgaria CIA member organized by Angel Marinov.
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Daily Report: 23 July, The 2024 Accordionists & Teachers Guild, International (ATG) 82nd Festival
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Daily Reports: 16 August, 2024 XinJiang Tacheng International Accordion Culture and Art Festival
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2024 Shanghai Festival Daily Reports, Video
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Daily Reports: PIF Castelfidardo 2024 Premio Internationale della Fisarmonica
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2024 Coupe Mondiale Daily Reports & Video Center Schedule
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2024 Malaysia Festival Daily Reports
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Rachael Xu IMC Concert Series Celebrating 75 Years
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77th Coupe Mondiale Farewell Event Pictures
77th Coupe Mondiale Farewell Event Pictures
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of concerts, festival, workshops meetings etc.
Brandon McPhee Wins Hot Country TV Awards 2025 – UK
April 18th, 2025
This is Brandon’s eighth Hot Country award.

Future Possibilities of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Accordion
AI-powered teaching, many may react with skepticism - even alarm.

Bach Musica NZ Concert: Stunning Opening – New Zealand
A stunning opening to the new Concert Season!

Zoe Tiganouria “World Music Therapy Week” Performance – Greece
Event by the Special Musicians organization on the occasion of World

Grayson Masefield Performs at Chamber Music Festival and “Tango by Candlelight” – New Zealand
Waiheke Chamber Music Festival and Tango by Candlelight...

Shanghai Normal University 40th 2025 Shanghai Spring International Music Festival
The "Rosy Clouds Chasing the Moon" Exclusive Concert of Accordion

Lucy Riddett “Performance with a Difference” on Television – Australia
Special television performance....
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Report: 11th International Accordion Festival “Accordion Spring” in Berlin – Germany
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Report Update: 2025 Klingenthal Accordion Competition Cancelled – Germany
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Report: Weltmeister Akkordeon Manufaktur Closes – Germany
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Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Features New Accordion Display – USA
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Finnish Accordion Day in Kuhmo – Finland
Well-known Finnish accordionist Jukka-Pekka Kuusela organized a concert to celebrate... -
Karen Fremar, Gary Dahl, James O’Brien Catalogs added to Historic Accordion Catalog of Galla-Rini Music on New Site
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Meet the Musician Walter Di Girolamo Interview (English)
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Foundation of International Accordion Exchange (FIAE) Concerts in Merano – Italy
FIAE aims to promote young, talented accordion players
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Future Events
Marco Lo Russo Performs at Art Printing Festival – Italy
April 18th, 2025
Art Printing Festival, Garden of Ninfa, Latina on May 3rd...

Sharon Shannon Performs with Frances Black and Mary Coughlan – Northern Ireland
April 26th concert at...

“Black Pencil” De Klassiekers (The Classics) Concert – Netherlands
new programme with highlights from classical music

Nikolay Sivchuk: “Irresistible Charm of Bayan” Concert – USA
Nikolay Sivchuk (Russia) will perform a unique concert....

Rune Barslund Quartet Concert Tour – Denmark
Listen to “reels”, “Irish slow airs”, “waltz and polka”
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“Leveret” May Tour – UK
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“Airboxes” Duo Bal Dance Event Tour – Germany
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“Holiday Accordion Workshops” – Poland
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Skipinnish Performs at 23rd “Irish Folk Nights” – Germany
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Entries Close Soon: Sevenoaks Three Arts Festival 2025 – England, UK
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Hyperion Ensemble Budapest Aires Ultimate Tango Show – Hungary
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CNIMA Rhythmical Accompaniment Masterclass with Ludovic Beier – France
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7th International Competition for Composition “Città di Spoleto” Roberto Bruno Award – Italy
part of 15th Strumenti&Musica Festival, November 2025
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News published earlier that is still relevant and of interest
Interviews
August 2nd, 2024
"Interviews" features with famous accordionists and accordion personalities in an informative and very interesting way.

Chronology of Production of Italian Accordions
Chronology of Production of Italian Accordions, researched by

2025 Coupe Mondiale Rules and Regulations Released – Bosnia & Herzegovina
2025 will feature concerts and competitions, rules and regulations

What Are You Doing For May 6th World Accordion Day? – International
May 6th, accordion was patented in 1829

Beijing Children’s Palace Accordion Orchestra Celebrates 20th Anniversary – China
The Beijing Children’s Palace Accordion Orchestra held a special
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Deutsch CD Review: Klaus Paier View to Horizon
View to Horizon CD, Klaus Paier with Camerata Sinfonica Austria