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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. ...
Roots
30 November 2008
Eclectic and earthy, contemporary Australian roots music is grounded in a unique foundation of blues, folk, country, bluegrass, reggae, Celtic and indigenous elements. The resulting roots movement has developed a distinctive Australian identity that continues to push boundaries and swell in popularity. Featuring some of Australia's pre-eminent roots musicians,...
The Romeros' Guitar Quartet
04 December 2008
"Collectively they are the only classical guitar quartet of real stature in the world today; in fact they virtually invented the format." New York Times Founded in 1960 by Celedonio Romero in Franco's Spain, all three of Celedonio's sons (Angel, Celin and Pepe) had made their performance debuts by the age of seven. Over the years the Romeros have featured three generations of...
Rock
05 December 2008
From pub to indie to experimental - celebrate a choice sample of the elements of rock. Rock reigns supreme around the world - in bedrooms, garages, pubs and clubs the rock revolution has inspired generations of guitarists. There is no doubt classic rock riffs are the foundation of contemporary guitar playing. Rock revolves around the guitar and the guitar revolves...
Country
06 December 2008
By popular demand, country music makes its Adelaide International Guitar Festival debut. With a long and vibrant tradition, Australian country music can lay claim to its own distinctive sound and stories grounded deep in the outback. Join some of Australia's best-loved country musicians and their bands for a big serving of country sounds in our own backyard.
A Tribute ACDC: We Salute You
07 December 2008
Presented by Adelaide Festival Centre's Adelaide International Guitar Festival 2008 in association with Savage Events. Come back in black and pay tribute to high voltage rock legends AC/DC with a once-in-a-lifetime line-up. Arguably Australia’s best known band with more than 200 million album sales worldwide, AC/DC paved the way for contemporary rock music nationally and internationally,...
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