Despite being “down under” Australia hosts international stars of the classical guitar each year. The biggest events are often the guitar festivals around the country.
Festival Links
Adelaide International Guitar Festival
This bi-annual festival is one of the biggest landmarks on Australia’s guitar calendar… next one is in August 2012. http://www.adelaideguitarfestival.com.au/
Darwin International Guitar Festival
The most famous former-guitar festival (now in hibernation) in Australia, the Darwin festival has won its fame from bringing a diverse range of the worlds best artists and offering a unique atmosphere… www.darwinguitar.com
Sydney Classical Guitar Summer School
Sydney’s annual January Summer School has brought out world class teachers such as Denis Azabagic, Pavel Steidl, Craig Ogden and Carlos Bonell… http://www.classicalguitarsydney.org/
Macdonalds performing arts challenge
More of a series of competitions than a festival, the performing arts challenge has been a launching pad for a multitude of young Australian guitarists…. http://www.culturalcouncil.org.au/
National Folk Festival
Neither guitar- nor classically-focussed, this five-day festival runs during the Easter weekend in Canberra each year, bringing a variety of talent – musical, dance and a bewildering array of “bush” life…http://www.folkfestival.asn.au/
