Hauspoz’ Euskal Herriko Akordeoi Elkartea, the Town Hall of Arrasate and the County Council of Gipuzkoa, jointly organize the 24th ‘Arrasate Hiria’ International Accordion Competition, which takes place in Arrasate-Mondragón, Basque Country, from December 9th to 11th, 2016.

As well as the international competition, there are many national classes and a festival with about 350 accordionists from a number of countries.

The international competition is open to soloists of any age and nationality. Competition rules can be viewed at: 2016Arrasate

The prizes include:
1st – €3.600 and a concert tour, 2nd – €1.800 3rd – €900 less tax witholdings.

Download the 60 page 2016 program at: 2016AHiria.pdf

There are entries in the top solo category from: China, Croatia, Finland, France, Italy, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Serbia, Slovania, Spain, Sweden. View contestant details in the program.

The international jury includes: Iñaki Alberdi (Spain), Geir Draugsvoll (Norway), Friedrich Lips (Russia), Matti Rantanen (Finland), Vojin Vasovic (Serbia).