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Free & Low Cost Events
Guinness World Records: Biggest Guitar Band Attempt
29 November 2008
Swanee, Smokin’ Joe (Australia’s Got Talent Winner) and The Party Boys lead you and thousands of other musicians in our record-breaking attempt with ACDC’s hit: It’s a Long Way to the Top. Then there’s a FREE concert afterwards with The Shiny Brights and GT Stringer. Plus you can play Guitar Hero (World Tour version) live in the park in the Guitar Hero tent. ...
Strummin
29 November 2008 - 07 December 2008
“Strummin” is a visual documentary of the inaugural Adelaide International Guitar Festival with images by AIGF 2007 photographer, Tony Lewis. Tony captured some extraordinary on-stage moments with artists and his work reflects the passion, motion and intensity of live music and performance. About the photographer Since 2005 Tony Lewis has combined his...
Workshop - Cal Williams Jr
29 November 2008
Open to students of any skill level and bring your instrument! Cal's workshop will concentrate on finger picking techniques, improvisation, chord theory, open tunings and concepts to play the guitar as a complete instrument.
Workshop - Matt Walker
30 November 2008
A guitar and slide guitar workshop that focuses on 'getting your own sound' and the importance of finding you own unique style and standing out. Basic skill level and up, instruments not essential.
Talks
30 November 2008 - 02 December 2008
Tony Lewis: Photography for Live Music Tony Lewis is a professional photographer. In this free talk Tony will cover his experiences, photography for live performance, equipment and technology. 5pm – 6pm Sunday 30 November Artspace Al Slavik & Andy Salvanos: The Chapman Stick The Chapman Stick is a...
Panel Discussion - Artist Management
02 December 2008
Graham “Buzz” Bidstrup, Steve Clarke, Keith Welsh, Sue Arlidge Hear about the trials and tribulations of managing artists. A range of managers share experiences about working locally, nationally and internationally with artists and in the music business. Moderator: Alistair Cranney (SongFront)
Workshop - Andy Salvanos
03 December 2008
An information demonstration workshop about the Chapman Stick. Bring your Stick (not essential if you don’t have one), suitable for basic skill level upwards.
Panel Discussion - Songwriting
03 December 2008
Lior, Matt Walker, Jesse Harris, Chris & Bob (Robyn) – The Yearlings Explores the craft of songwriting and how artists approach songwriting in different ways. Moderator: Gary Burrows (APRA)
Masterclass - The Romeros' Guitar Quartet
03 December 2008
The Romeros’ Guitar Quartet will conduct a Masterclass for invited students during the Adelaide International Guitar Festival. The masterclass is open to audiences to attend and quietly observe the class. We invite you to come along and watch the commitment, determination and years of application it takes students to be the best. FREE for audiences. No...
Live Interviews
04 December 2008 - 06 December 2008
Come along and see some of the festival’s international guitarists being interviewed by a selection of Australia’s finest music journalists about their music, career and inspirations. Guy Pratt - Interviewed by Keith Welsh 6pm – 6.45pm, Thursday 4 December Adrian Belew - Interviewed by Christie Eliezer ...
Workshop - Jesse Harris
04 December 2008
An opportunity for song writers to explore approaches to songwriting in ‘inspired’ and ‘for hire’ situations. Includes an opportunity to play a song or two and get feedback, comments and a ‘critique’ if you want! This workshop is for participants who are songwriters. Instruments not essential but you can bring one if you’d like to play your songs.
Panel Discussion - The Blues
04 December 2008
Pete Cornelius, Fiona Boyes, Dom Turner, ‘Sweet Baby’ James Meston A discussion by blues artists about how traditional blues styles and techniques influence a modern blues sound. Moderator: John Schaefer
Panel Discussion - ACDC & Adelaide's 'Rock' History
05 December 2008
Graham “Buzz” Bidstrup, Tony Savage, Vince Lovegrove, Dave Evans, Stevie Wright, Swanee. In the late 60s and early 70s, Adelaide was the pinnacle of Australia’s live music scene and the bands that came out of South Australia at that time changed the future of Australian rock music. Join a prestigious range of artists and industry associates as they...
Workshop - Joseph and James Tawadros
06 December 2008
A workshop for oud players of basic skill level and upwards by Joseph and his brother James. Bring your instrument. This workshop is also open for interested guitar players to come along and observe quietly.
Workshop - Tim Gaze
06 December 2008
A demonstration style workshop specifically focusing on solo electric guitar for blues and rock. Intermediate to advanced skill level required.
Workshop - Diana Anaid
07 December 2008
A demonstration-style workshop for emerging songwriters and musicians. Open to any skill level. Bring along your acoustic guitar.
Panel Discussion - The Bass Guitar
07 December 2008
Guy Pratt, Al Slavik, Steve Hunter, Mark Evans Bass aficionados have the opportunity to come along to hear bass guitar players talk about the instrument, styles, genres and their influences. Moderator: Steve Brown
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