Events/Festivals

Sweetwater is all set for GearFest '13, a music trade show/festival scheduled for June 21 - 22, 2013 at Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Distributor JHS unveils a host of new Fret-King Black Label guitars at the 2013 Musikmesse Trade Show, alongside designer Trev Wilkinson.

Here's a list of the guitar products that really impressed us from this year's Winter NAMM in Anaheim.

Honestly, we’re surprised anyone still listens to the media.

After the successful G3 Australia and New Zealand dates, G3 2012 covers more ground as they head for Europe and South America.

GuitarSite.com is giving away 5 GMC subscriptions worth $70 each.

This summer music program continues to provide a freat experience in music education and they have scholarships available.

Omis, Croatia will host the 3rd Omis Guitar Festival in April 2012, featuring concerts, masterclasses, competitions and workshops for all guitar enthusiasts.

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Fret-King is all set to unveil the Black Label series of electric guitars and basses on January 19th, at the coming NAMM 2012.

Studio Devil is once again exhibiting at the NAMM show in Anaheim Califiornia, and to mark their 5th year of joining, they are bringing along Guitarist Rob Balducci.

Godin Guitars will be introducing the Session Custom, Session Plus, the Multiac Steel Duet Ambiance and other new guitars at the upcoming NAMM 2012.

The Guitar Idol Live Final is all set with the list of finalists revealed and the clock ticking closer and closer to the Lick Library Live event on December 4.

Michael J. Fox played Johnny B. Goode at his annual Parkinson's disease benefit, recreating the iconic Marty McFly Back to the Future scene.

Vox Amplification has announced a series of Vox Tone Test events at a number of Vox dealers in the US.

As you may have heard, Gibson have been raided twice by Federal Agents over their use of imported woods, now they are asking for public support with their 'Fight For Your Right to Rock' contest.

The new G3 2012 tour has set its sights on Australia's Bluesfest and brings along legendary Toto guitarist Steve Lukather, to join virtuosos Joe Satriani and Steve Vai.

Gretsch is giving away one G6128T-GH George Harrison Signature Duo Jet guitar and copies of the book - George Harrison: Living in the Material World.

Guitar Center in its aim to help and discover unsigned artists has launched "The Singer Songwriter Contest".

Lick Library Live will combine live performances, masterclasses and the Guitar Idol Live Finals in one show at The Garage, London N1.

Get up-close and personal with Fender's products, history and legacy at the newly opened Fender Visitor Center in Corona California.

Get the chance to talk shop with the guys from Taylor Factory near your location with the 2011 Taylor Guitars Road Show

Take the challenge of identifying the string types and help the environment by swapping your old strings for new and free Martin SP Lifespan strings.

Classic Rock Magazine's Roll of Honour, sponsored by Orange Amplification have awarded Jeff Beck with the 2011 Living Legend Award

Actually it's your chance to be any member of Queen in the new tribute band being created by Queen themselves - this is the real life, not just fantasy.