IPA Hall of Fame Benefit Dance 2023; Ludlow, MA
Please Join the International Polka Association for the 17th annual IPA Hall of Fame Benefit Dance in Ludlow, MA. We hope to see you there!
Polka Polka Polka – A Review of the 54th Annual IPA Polka Festival and Convention
Polka Polka Polka Nathan Bottiger Eagle Staff Writer September 06, 2022 Last Updated: September 05, 2022 10:38 PM Local News The International Polka Association has a great send off evening at the Double Tree by Hilton Hotel Pittsburgh – Cranberry Sunday evening. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle 9/4/22 CRANBERRY TWP — They moved their feet to a Polka beat Sunday night at the DoubleTree by Hilton, the final of the 54th Annual International Polka Festival.…
2022 IPA Hall of Fame Inductees & 2021 Music Award Winners!
International Polka Association Announces Hall of Fame Selections and Music Award Winners! The International Polka Association is proud to announce the results of the annual election conducted by the Academy of Electors and Trustees. At this time they have determined the 2022 Hall of Fame selectees and winners of the 2021 Polka Music Awards. The following candidates will be inducted into the International Polka Association Polka Music Hall of Fame® at the annual festival and…
2022 Leon Kozicki Trustees Award Winner: Mike Stapinski
2022 Leon Kozicki Trustees Award Winner: Mike Stapinski Without a doubt, Mike Stapinski is considered one of the top sidemen in the Polish polka genre and his number is at the top of many band leaders’ cell phone speed dials. Mike’s talents include proficiency on trumpet, clarinet, sax, bass guitar, lead guitar, drums, piano, concertina and vocals. Mike’s musical career began at the young age of 12 when he joined local…
2022 Joe Jozwiak Award Winner: Ernie Daigle
Ernie Daigle honored with the International Polka Association’s Joe Jozwiak Award for 2022! The IPA Executive Board is proud to announce the selection of Ernie Daigle for the annual Joe Jozwiak Award. Originally called the Special Achievement Award, this honor is a tribute to the late IPA Director Joe Jozwiak who advocated for a way to recognize individuals who have made significant contributions toward the promotion of polka music. Mr. Daigle, who…
IPA’s 3rd Annual Young Songwriter’s Competition – Cancelled
The IPA regretfully announces that this year’s Young Songwriter’s Competition did not receive enough submissions in order to meet our minimum requirements for a fair competition. In so, we must unfortunately cancel this year’s competition. Thank you to the very talented composers who did submit their songs. We appreciate their efforts in submitting their original songs and urge them and others to submit again next year. The IPA’s mission is to promote polka music.…
IPA Polka Show on the Polka Jammer Network
The International Polka Association’s Polka Show has moved to the Polka Jammer Network! Same familiar Sunday morning time slot: 11am central, 12pm eastern. but on a new internet based station: The Polka Jammer Network! Click here for all of the details
Passing of IPA Hall of Fame Member Richard “Jersey Polka Richie” Drongoski
It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of 2021 International Polka Association Hall of Fame inductee; Richard “Jersey Polka Richie” Drongoski. Please keep the family and friends of Jersey Polka Richie in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Our deepest sympathies to all. May he rest in peace. Click here for information on Services Click here to read Polka Richie’s IPA Hall of Fame biography
Passing of IPA Hall of Fame Member: Bill Shibilski
It is with great sadness in our hearts that we announce the passing of IPA Hall of Fame member; Bill Shibilski. Bill was inducted into the International Polka Association Hall of Fame in 2020 for his outstanding dedication to polka music as a polka promoter and polka broadcaster for over 50 years. Our condolences and sympathies to Bill’s immediate family and his polka family throughout the country and beyond. May Bill rest in peace. IPA…
The Passing of John “Foo” Furmaniak
It is with great sadness in our hearts that we announce the passing of 2013 International Polka Association Hall of Fame Member John “Foo” Furmaniak. John was the consummate professional when performing with many great polka bands in and around the Chicago area and beyond. His accordion skills are second to none and have been admired by many. John had the fortune to perform on stage with IPA Hall of Fame members Marion Lush, Ted…
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