The Prahran Accordion Band

Rehearsal #4 for the year and things are taking shape.

We began mapping out our set list for our upcoming short performance at the Accordion Society of Australia - Victoria branch World Accordion Day celebrations.

Warm-ups were anything but routine, with technical exercises layered with some fun improvisation.

From the repertoire, we worked on The Harry Lime Theme (Anton Karas) and La Cumparsita (Gerardo Matos Rodríguez), which are really starting to hit their stride.

Want to join us? New members are welcome 🪗

Rehearsal #3: Just a few rehearsals into the year and we're really starting to hum. We spent some time fine‑tuning the Harry Lime Theme (Anton Karas) before turning our attention to the iconic tango La cumparsita (Gerardo Matos Rodríguez).

We’ve been steadily working on this one across our parts and tackling some of its more complex sections - and we’re definitely getting there!

Three of our ensemble members - Kelly, Kim and Robin (L-R) - at the Accordion Society of Australia - Victoria branch February Bellows & Beverages meet‑up. We're regulars at society social events, and the whole ensemble can usually been seen at the society's World Accordion Day (celebrating on 3 May) and Accordion Festival (12-13 September) events - all coming up soon!

Rehearsal #2 wrap‑up! 🎶Another great night together at the German Club Tivoli! We warmed up with some technical exercises before some focus time on a few of our repertoire favourites from around the world:

🎵 Harry Lime Theme (Anton Karas)
🎵 Padam Padam (Norbert Glanzberg)
🎵 Misirlou (Mediterranean folk classic)
🎵 Üsküdar'a Gider İken (beloved Turkish folksong)

Got a favourite piece from a particular culture or corner of the world? Tell us what you think we should tackle next - we love discovering new gems.

If you’ve been thinking about joining in, we rehearse on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month, 7:30-9:00pm, at the German Club Tivoli in Windsor (VIC).

✨ New players always welcome! For info, contact: [email protected]

And we are back! After a well‑earned break, the Prahran Accordion Band returned to rehearsals this week with plenty of gusto.

To welcome in 2026, we warmed up fingers and brains with scales and chords topped with improvisation fun, before putting plenty of fibre into a spotlight rehearsal on some much‑loved repertoire favourites.

🎼 The Third Man (Harry Lime Theme) by Anton Karas had everyone leaning into its unmistakable atmosphere, while Padam Padam by Norbert Glanzberg brought out the passion and drama that make this music so special. It was a fantastic way to reconnect, refocus, and remind ourselves why we love playing and learning together.

Thinking about joining in the fun? New players are always welcome - contact [email protected] and come make music with us! 🪗✨

After a well-earned festive break, The Prahran Accordion Band is getting back together this February - we’d love you to join us!

Where & when:
📍 German Club Tivoli
🗓️ 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month
⏰ 7.30-9pm

Whether you are a beginner or an intermediate player, there’s a place for you.

Come along, make some music and have a lot of fun doing it.

For more details email Judy: [email protected].

Spread the word and we’ll see you from February 🪗 🎶

After 10 years, you can now watch us playing ROLL OUT THE BARREL on YouTube

Prahran Accordion Band finally presents Roll Out The Barrel From our recent CAFE EUROPA anniversary concert

At Cafe Europa

To ensure your cake at our show on 11th, make sure you book your tickets SOON

We have moved ahead since 2015.
You can now book your tickets online!

The Prahran Accordion Band presents Cafe Europa Buy or reserve tickets on Humanitix - The Prahran Accordion Band presents Cafe Europa. German Club Tivoli, 291 Dandenong Rd, Prahran VIC 3181, Australia. Saturday 11th October 2025. Find event information.