Download the 2012 NZ Prospectus containing the rules and regulations for the 2012 South Pacific Accordion Championships & Festival, held in Auckland on Saturday June 2nd and Sunday June 3rd 2012. This is the 41st consecutive annual competitions run by the New Zealand Accordion Association (NZAA).

International competitors should be aware that that one week later, the AATA run their international competitions in Sydney Australia using the the same rules for the top solo category. Competitors have the opportunity to travel, perform or compete at two different festivals one week apart.

NZAA President Sonja Palinich writes: “The NZAA is delighted to once again have the use of the outstanding Raye Freedman Arts Centre, a venue that is ideally suited, with excellent acoustics, lighting and all its ‘state of the art’ facilities under one roof.

There are various solo categories for international competitors and festival performances available for all types of accordion combinations including orchestras with very appreciative audiences.

On Sunday evening, there will be a ‘Formal Dinner’ during which we will present trophies to the South Pacific Championship winners. This evening features a wealth of accordion entertainment and dancing, to cap off what is always a most exciting weekend”.

For further information, download the 2012 NZ Prospectus or view the NZAA website.