Events/Festivals

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.

“Show Us Your VOX” is a chance for you to show off your VOX gear and win a Free VT20+ Modeling Amplifier which can model an AC30.

Gariner Houlgate Auction Rooms is holding a world-wide auction of Vintage and Fine guitars in London on Sunday 2nd October.

Dean Guitar Artists Michael Schenker, Uli John Roth and Leslie West will be hitting the road to showcase their guitar prowess in the 3 Guitar Heroes Tour.

What is a Kelstone? Well, I'm glad you asked...

Shred Academy has opened an online guitar shredding competition, looking for the top guitar players from around the world.

Fender are giving away a bunch of customized Get Closer Fender Blacktop Telecasters.

Dean Guitars are sponsoring the Six-String Masterpieces exhibition to raise money for charity.

There are a few competitions currently running where you can win Guitars, Amps and more...

Canadian based Godin Guitars is proud to once again present this years Montreal Guitar Grand Prix.

Ok, so you think this headline sounds silly, and we agree! But it didn't come out of nowhere...

We told you Gibson wouldn't be going to Summer NAMM 2011, but we were wrong.

Update: Steve Vai added to upcoming Workshops in Toronto and Vancouver.

I opened my email box this morning to discover a promotion from Fender offering Thousands in prizes including a $10,000 shopping spree.

PRS Guitars has announced an exciting summer sweepstakes

Dunlop Tortex Picks are 30 years old and they're celebrating this anniversary with an interesting competition.

Ben Sherman's V.I.P (Very Important Plectrum) charity program is auctioning off some special Guitar Picks.