The Melbourne International Guitar Festival is back for another year and the lineup has just been announced. Lorenzo Micheli will headline the festival this year, with over 800 concerts the Guitar Foundation of Australia’s International Concert Artist title under his belt, his performance is set to be one to remember. The lineup also includes Australian Flamenco guitarists Gerard Mapstone and Richard Tedesco, 2016 MIGF competition winner Andrew Blanch, and The Melbourne Guitar Quartet.
As well as live music, the MIGF will feature masterclasses from a handful of the performers, including headline act Lorenzo Micheli, and stalls from music vendours such as Yamaha Music, Hans Music, GuitarsOnline.com.au, and loads more.
As always, the festival will also host a competition for guitarists of all ages and skill levels to perform in categories suited to their abilites, with cash prizes up for grabs for in each category. The overall winner of the Concert Artist Competition comes with a $10,000 first prize including an Australian tour of eight concerts. So get practicing!
