
Julie Accordion is well known for her versatile repertoire with her fingers moving at lightning speed (described intimately as a mysterious spider weaving a web!)Captivating audiences around Australia with her many improvisations and arrangements, performing Italian, Russian, French, Hungarian, Ukrainian, German (specialising in Oktoberfest), Austrian, Slovenian, Spanish, Irish, Australian melodies.
And much more including well known dance rhythms such as the Waltz, Polka, Samba, Rumba, Cha Cha, Rock, Pop, Swing, Foxtrot, Latin as well as songs for children/movie themes, classical melodies with a techno/rock rhythm that will entrance you into her musical nostalgic adventure.
Julie Accordion plays as a soloist, duo and 3 to 6 piece band for intimate gatherings, restaurants, private and corporate events, Oktoberfest, weddings, funerals, Christmas functions, nursing homes, food festivals, exclusive charity functions, Italian/German/French Festivals and ships around Sydney Harbour.
She has performed alongside some of the world’s best Accordionists in Ohio USA, The Cotati Accordion Festival (Internationally streamed) and recently was invited to perform in Texas which was unfortunately cancelled due to covid.
Her musical arrangements will inspire you, and your entertainment is assured when Julie is on stage.
The Piano Accordion – A Father’s Gift For Life
The major influence in Julie’s life was her Ukrainian born father, who played the accordion in Ukraine and Poland, during World War II, entertaining military personnel.
When Julie was 13, her father brought home a small black 80 bass Settimio Soprani Piano Accordion, from his old War friend, and handed it to her, hoping that his musical daughter would be interested.
This changed the course of her life almost instantly and became her ultimate passion. Julie’s love of the accordion turned into an obsession. The desire to learn and excel on the accordion was evident from the outset.
There was no limitation to her musical dream, and Julie sought a professional teacher.
A Piano Accordion Virtuoso
Within a year, Julie was performing in the Under Age Solo Championships organised by the ASA (Accordion Society of Australia) A Catherine Day understudy and influenced by Ross Maio, Julie performed in the Accordion ASA orchestra.
Within 3 years, she competed in various age solo/duet sections, in Sydney, Melbourne, Queensland, and ultimately the Australian Nationals/Australasian Championships in New Zealand
Julie also led a 5 piece accordion ensemble that also performed in New Zealand.
Piano Accordion Achievements
Constantly gaining in skill level and confidence, Julie quickly matured into a polished musician and a lead player in numerous ensembles.
Julie progressed from playing the piano accordion in various bands and in Ukrainian/Youth Centre Halls at age 14 to playing in various musicals such as Fiddler on the Roof and Zorba.
From age 15, Julie worked professionally with a Polish/Ukrainian band, then started the club scene at age 16, playing in a Russian/Ukrainian band.
Julie Accordion then branched out from her acoustic accordion to play an electronic accordion, with the latest sound modules and started, to play solo at Italian restaurants, with a 3 piece band at Russian/Ukrainian weddings/clubs, then joined a Czechoslovakian band at age 17, and in 1993 played for the Czechoslovakian president on his visit to Sydney.
Julie’s musical career blossomed, and she joined various other bands that catered for the wider European musical taste and began playing at major Festivals, including Oktoberfests.
Julie was a lead instrument with 3 to 6 piece bands and headlined major festivals in Sydney, Canberra and various Australian regional festivals, and regularly performed in 5-star hotels and the Bavarian Beer Cafes.
Julie Accordion Testimonials
“Julie was amazing to night at The Bavarian in Rouse Hill.
Very impressed with her talent and music list.”
Tania Weston
I just wanted to provide some feedback with regard to Julie’s visit:
The moment Juile walked in, it was like she was part of the family.
She was at ease with everyone, and everyone was at ease with her.
Her colourful and entertaining presence lit up the room.
My 91-year-old grandmother came alive listening to and singing along with Julie’s accordion music.
There was no request Julie couldn’t fulfil.
Such an incredibly talented accordionist and performer, she transported us from Australian suburbia to the Italian coastline.
It really made for a very special celebration and we couldn’t recommend Julie more highly.
Adrienne L
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More Acts Like This
(Enquire for a copy of full list) Highly varied and wide repertoire of music Italian French German (specialising in Oktoberfest) Russian Hungarian Ukrainian Austrian Slovenian Spanish Irish Australian melodies Pop/Rock Dance rhythms such as… Waltz, Polka, Samba, Rumba Cha Cha, Swing, Foxtrot, LatinSongs for children/movie themes plus dozens more…..please enquire for full list |