João Barradas

João Barradas is one of the most recognized young accordionists in Europe. At age 21 is the winner, in various categories, of the most important competitions in the world like Trophée Mondiale Accordeon, Coupe Mondiale Accordeon, "Citta Di Castelfidardo" Competition and many other prizes.

2000 – 1st Prize in VI National Trophy of Accordion – Initiated Category
2000 – 1st Prize in 12th Accordion Festival of Barra Cheia
2001 – 1st Prize in 13th Accordion Festival of Barra Cheia
2002 – 1st Prize in VIII National Trophy of Accordion – Infantile Category
2003 – 1st Prize in 36th International Accordion Competition, Croatia, B Category
2004 – 1st Prize in 29th International “Città di Castelfidardo” Award, Italy, H Category
2005 – 1st Prize in XI National Trophy of Accordion – Juvenile Varietté Category
2006 – 1st Prize in I Cermame de Acordeons Vila de Cedeira, Classic Júnior Category
2006 – 1st Prize in XII National Trophy of Accordion – Juvenile Varietté Category
2006 – 1st Prize in XII National Trophy of Accordion – Juvenile Classic Category
2006 – 1st Prize in III Iberian Trophy of Accordion – Juvenile Varietté Category
2006 – 1st Prize in III Iberian Trophy of Accordion – Juvenile Classical Category
2007 – 1st Prize in XIII National Trophy of Accordion – Juvenile Varietté Category
2007 – 1st Prize in XIII National Trophy of Accordion – Juvenile Classic Category
2007 – 1st Prize in II Certame de Acordeons Vila de Cedeira, Spain – Júnior Varietté
2007 – 1st Prize in IV Iberian Trophy of Accordion – Juvenile Varietté Category
2007 – 1st Prize in IV Iberian Trophy of Accordion – Juvenile Classic Category
2007 – 1st Prize in 57th World Trophy of Accordion (CMA), Russia – Junior Varietté
2008 – 1st Prize in XIV National Trophy of Accordion, Junior Classic Category
2009 – 1st Prize in XV National Trophy of Accordion, Junior Classic Category
2010 – 1st Prize in XVI National Trophy of Accordion, Junior Classic Category
2010 – 1st Prize in International Prize of Accordion “City of Alcobaça”
2010 – 1st Prize in 60th World Trophy of Accordion (CMA), Spain – Junior Classical
2010 – 1st Prize in 63th Coupe Mondiale (CIA), Croatia – Junior Classical
2012 – 1st Prize in EDP Cool Jazz Talents
2013 – 1st Prize in Folefest 2013
2013 – 1st Prize in 11th Jazz Fest of São Luiz Theatre
2013 - 1st Prize in 7th V-Accordion Festival Roland Iberia
2014 - 1st Prize in Folefest 2014
This dedication and hard work of João Barradas as an Accordionist has ben recognized recently with various Prizes and Medals such as:
- Special Prize « Intermusic Schmulling » (German Magazine)
- André Thepaz Prize (Italy)
- Special Prize “Pigini Accordions” at 63rd CIA Coupe Mondiale (Croatia)
- The Honor Mention of Vitorino Matono Music Institute
- Winner of “Bravo Bravíssimo”, Talents competition of Portuguese television SIC
- Louvor of Municipal Corporation of Benavente
- Merit Medal of Municipal Corporation of Benavente
- Louvor of Town Council of Samora Correia
- Recognized by The Assembly of Town Council as an Ambassador of Samora Correia in Portugal and abroad.
- Carlos Gaspar prize of town council of Samora Correia
- The Honor Mention, as Jazz Solo Player, at 7th Jazz Fest of São Luiz Theatre