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International Competition 'Accordéons-nous.org'
Next edition
- Edition
- 2027
- Dates
- 16–18 April 2027
- Location
- ARTS², Mons
- Registration deadline
- 1 April 2027
- Fee
- EUR 70 solo, EUR 110 group
Source: accordeons-nous.org
Overview
International accordion competition held each April at ARTS² (École Supérieure des Arts de Mons), with classical junior, concert performer (up to 35) and senior categories, plus chamber music and world music categories and a separate national competition.
- Organiser
- ASBL Accordéons-nous.org
- Instruments
- Accordion, Accordion chamber music, World music accordion/bandoneon
- Category
- Solo accordion, Accordion in chamber music, Other ensembles
- Age limits
- Classical Junior up to 18; Classical Concert Performer up to 35; Classical Senior, chamber and world music without age limit
Rules & repertoire
Registration & fee
Registration form with programme, ID copy and proof of payment; fee EUR 70 (solo) / EUR 110 (group).
Rounds & time limits
- Classical Senior – Round 1: 15–25 min
- Round 2: 20–35 min
- Final (top three): compulsory piece in concert
- Classical Junior: Round 1 10–15 min, Round 2 15–20 min
- Concert Performer (≤35): 15–20 min
Repertoire
Classical Senior: Round 1 three pieces incl. a 1600–1920 work; Round 2 incl. an original accordion work from a published list of 21; final: compulsory piece.
Jury & prizes
Jury
- Michel Stockhem (chair, director of ARTS²)
Prizes
- Classical Senior: EUR 2,000 / 500 / 250
- Classical Junior 1st: EUR 500
- Concert Performer 1st: EUR 500
- Chamber 1st: EUR 500
- World music 1st: EUR 400
Past editions
- 2026 — Mons (8th edition, April 2026) source
Summarised from official sources, last checked 10 Nov 2026. Main source