Strings Attached: The West Australian Guitar Festival

The West Australian Guitar Festival for Players, Makers & Collectors held in Margaret River, WA, 11-13th October 2019.

The West Australian Guitar Festival

LAST MINUTE RELEASE PASSES ON SALE NOW! 
Remaining tickets to individual events available at http://wagf2019.eventbrite.com

Margaret River

LAST MINUTE RELEASE PASSES ON SALE NOW! Remaining tickets to individual events available at http://wagf2019.eventbrite.com-------------------------------------Set in Margaret River – well known for its wine and fine arts – Strings Attached: The West Australian Guitar Festival is launching 11-13 October 2019.ARTISTS ~ John Butler | Larry Mitchell (USA) | George Bechlivanoglou (Greece) |Ash Grunwald | Kav Temperley (Eskimo Joe) | Abbe May | Glenn Sarangapany (Birds Of Tokyo) | Graham Greene | The Swamp Stompers (NSW) |  Danny Loong (Singapore) | Alex Hooi (Singapore) | Beautifully Mad (NSW) | Zagoria Trio | Laine Wolfe | Wil Thomas | Legs Electric | Michael Dunstan | Harry Jakamarra | Ian Porter (NSW) | Mark De Vattimo | Tracey Barnett | Lucky Oceans | Gina Williams &amp; Guy Ghouse | Dave Brewer Band | Mitch Ballardin | Southpaw| Sam Lemann | Ben Catley | Manoa (NSW) | Lucy Lemann | Plectra Ensemble | UWA Classical Ensemble | Duo Kakemono | TLC Trio | Freddie Grigson | Sinti Swing | Wayan Biliondana | Calvin Plays | Kat Wilson Trio | Busselton Ukulele Group | Tom Fisher &amp; The Layabouts | Duende Indalo |  Maverick Firebird | Darcy Hay | Kate Pass Kohesia Ensemble | Alan Banks &amp; more!EXHIBITORS ~ Donmo (SA) | Ormsby | Simon Rovis-Hermann | Ampman | Arbortech | Francis Jerome (VIC) | Peterman (NSW) | JahRoc | Flux Electrick | Australian Tonewoods | Deloraine Lutherie | Small Island Amps | Dog Box Guitars | Ric's Vintage Guitars | The Rock Inn | Guitar Repairs South West (will be offering a free instrument inspection to all pass holders at the festival) &amp; more!This one-of-a-kind event will attract guitar makers, distributors, players and enthusiasts from around the country to Margaret River to celebrate and learn about guitars, bass guitars, ukuleles, banjos, mandolins and other stringed instruments. Lovers of live music can expect everything from Blues to Roots, World to Jazz, Metal &amp; Rock, Country, Classical and more, featuring players from around the country showcasing the magic of strings, be it electric or acoustic, bass or mandolin, banjo or ukulele and beyond. First announcements include blues legend Ash Grunwald with his band, Grammy Award winner Lucky Oceans &amp; world fusion phenomenon Kate Pass Kohesia Ensemble, 2018 nominees for WAM best bassist &amp; jazz act.But what sets this state-first event apart is the opportunity it will provide to immerse visitors in the world of strings via workshops, keynote presentations, masterclasses, panel discussions, listening sessions, demos and Q&A’s with artists &amp; luthiers.The Main Exhibition, set at the Festival Hub - the appropriately named new culture &amp; entertainment venue Margaret River HEART (Hub of Entertainment, Arts &amp; Regional Touring) – will host guitar makers from around the country (including Australia’s largest producer of electric guitars, Ormsby), plus retailers, gear manufacturers &amp; distributors. Additional exhibitions exploring the many faces and impacts of guitars will be on show at other venues throughout the town and wider region for festival-goers to enjoy.Stay tuned via our mailing list at www.stringsattachedfestival.com.auSee full Terms &amp; Conditions, Important Information and FAQ's at https://www.stringsattachedfestival.com.au/tickets

Ash Grunwald joins the lineup as part of his ALBUM LAUNCH NATIONAL TOUR. You can catch him performing with his band on Saturday night PLUS in conversation with Lucky Oceans that afternoon followed by a signing for his new book"Surf By Day, Jam By Night"

Check out Ash's new singleWhispering Voice (feat. Kasey Chambers)See full artist bio HERE https://www.stringsattachedfestival.com.au/ashgrunwald