11th International Victoria Accordion Festival

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Thursday, July 13th, 2017

This year we're celebrating Canada’s 150th birthday. The best Canadian and international artists are joining us in this spectacular event. Victoria will be echoing with accordion music for four full days. Listen to world-class concerts or join in on workshops, free accordion lessons, the accordion museum, accordion history lectures, dinner-dance, accordion competitions, trade show and free open-air performances.

If you'd like to be knocked off your feet by world class artists and entertainers, to cry from laughter, don't miss the concert on July 15th. You'll hear Jelena Milojevic, world renowned accordion virtuoso teaming up with US accordion star Patricia Bartell.

Double-Double duo will amaze you with comedy, virtuosity, and musical sensitivity with their all-original arrangements of classical showpieces, sensitive jazz ballades, and fiery folk music from around the globe.

Make sure you don't miss July 13th - Gala Opening Night concert featuring Canadian digital accordion champion Michael Bridge, jazz duo Jesse Mea and Roland Bougeois, kings of fiddle Daniel Lapp trio joined by accordionist Adrian Dolan and Pierre Shryer trio, JUNO winner joined by Irish accordionist Dermot Byrne. This fun performance full of passion and explosive energy will bring the audience to their feet.

Expect the unexpected at the dinner and dance night on July 14th. Satisfy all of your senses with exquisite Serbian cuisine prepared by a professional chef from Vancouver. You'll be dancing your feet off while entertained by Michael Bridge and energetic accordion groups Bijou de Bayou and Ensamble Transatlántico de Folk Chileno.

Like every year, the competition will be a very important part of the festival. This year, the Victoria International accordion Competition will have seven solo and one ensemble category. The prize budget (money  and awards) is over $5000 CAD!

With featured festival performances, dance and dinner night, workshops, competitions and free open-air concerts—there is something for everyone!

https://bcaccordion.ca/