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Melbourne Guitar Show To Return To Caulfield In August

by Noise11.com on June 16, 2017

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The Melbourne Guitar Show will be back at the Caulfield Racecourse in August with special international guest Steve Hackett performing thus year.

“I’m thrilled to bring my Genesis Revisited tour to Australia. I’ll be playing there for the first time and I’m hugely looking forward to it! It’ll be great to meet fans and friends, and I know it’s an incredibly beautiful country. I can’t wait!”

As well as Hackett, the first artist line up announcement includes Nick Johnston (Canada), Alex Hutchings (UK), Lloyd Spiegel, Nick Charles, Bob Spencer, Shannon Bourne, Lloyd Spiegel, James Ryan, Simon Hosford and many more to be announced over the coming weeks.

“We are looking forward to a show this year that builds steadily based on the merit and popularity of the first two and on the presentation of the best people we can find”, says AMA executive officer and MGS organiser, Rob Walker. Not only will the 2017 MGS provide a hands-on chance to see, hear and play a broad range of the world’s favourite brands, it will also see exhibitors offering great show deals, plus an opportunity to get close to some hand-crafted, locally made instruments and epic guitar and gear collections. Describing the exciting developments, Rob continues, “We will have more exhibitors this year, as well as bigger stand presentations by many brands. We are in discussions with an increasing list of players who want to be a part of it, so we are sure this show will provide great value for guitar enthusiasts once again.”

The Melbourne Guitar Show will be held at Caulfield Racecourse on August 5 and 6.
Tickets are on sale from June 1, 2017.

Online ticket prices when pre-ordered:: Adult day pass $20, adult weekend pass $30, family day pass $35, concession day pass $10, concession weekend pass $15, premium ticket** $40

**Premium tickets include admission to Steve Hackett show – limited tickets available

MELBOURNE GUITAR SHOW DETAILS

SATURDAY AUG 5 | CAULFIELD RACECOURSE |10.00am – 6.00pm
SUNDAY AUG 6 | CAULFIELD RACECOURSE | 10.00am – 6.00pm

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