Ross Maio

Switch from Minstrel to Court Jester- Ross Maio is them all! He is a showman in the true sense of the word. Being totally self-contained, Ross can work in any place, any time and anywhere in the world. Or, if you prefer, he can bring the world to you with a musical excursion through Greece, France, Russia, Spain, Germany or even his native Italy.
His musical genius knows no boundaries a nd his style, ease and grace arouses wild enthusiasm from any audience lucky enough to be under his magical spell!

Winner Of The Australian Club Entertainment Award
1998 Instrumentalist Of The Year

Winner Of The 20th Mo Award
1995 Variety Instrumental Performer
Consistently Nominated for this Mo Award over the past 15 years

Ross Maio's love for the accordion began at the age of 10. By the age of 16, already armed with a wide repertoire, Ross was playing regularly at a popular Sydney restaurant. His numerous television appearances range from children's shows through to TCN 9 Midday Shows and SBS International Cabaret.

His career has kept him constantly on the move, captivating audiences not only in the Australian club circuit, but also in leading hotels in Hong Kong, Singapore, The United Arab Emirates, New Caledonia and Mauritius. A highlight of his career has been working on Cunard Line's QE2, Sagafjord, Princess Cruises in the Mediterranean and the 5 star Japanese cruise ship Asuka.

Ross has performed for the Variety Club's, Royal Command Performance at the Sydney Opera House in the presence of Royal Guests, Prince and Princess Michael of Kent. In 1996 Ross toured Australia and New Zealand supporting the famous Scottish tenor, Kenneth McKellar.

His talent and ability have enabled him to embrace a wide range of musical styles, his repertoire is equally as wide and he's no stranger to the changing face of technology in music. He skilfully incorporates the traditional acoustic accordion with synthesised accordion and the latest in the midi electronic sound modules.

Ross' undoubted natural talents present him as an entertainer of the highest calibre. He has that 'rare' feel for Show business. Ross Maio is a 'chameleon' - a performer with the innate ability to change to suit the mood of his audience. One minute he will take your breath away with his flashing virtuosity on the piano accordion just before you find yourself drowning in tears of laughter at his zany antics.

Dame Margo Fonteyn once said," Great artists are people who find a way to be themselves in their art." Ross Maio is a great artist. Catch him in the act

Music * Fun* Originality* Versatility * Variety* Virtuosity

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