Strings Attached: The West Australian Guitar Festival returns to Margaret River for the third year in October, with a varied program of live performances, workshops, masterclasses, exhibitions and more for guitar players, makers and enthusiasts to enjoy across the festival weekend.
Festival Director Dan White said he was extremely excited to see the festival back for another year after what he said was a challenging time for the events and music industries.
"There's a lot of excitement within the industry for bringing back large scale events and welcoming touring artists to WA again, which we'll be making the most of this year alongside a strong showcase of local talent," White said.
Featuring more than 80 events taking place across a dozen venues throughout Margaret River, and with the festival hub once again located at the Margaret River HEART, the festival showcases some of Australia's most prominent guitarists and luthiers.
"Strings Attached 2022 is an incredible opportunity for music lovers and players alike to immerse themselves in all things strings.
"We've got live performances, from blues and roots, world and jazz, metal and rock, country, classical and more."
Last year's festival saw weekend passes sell out ahead of schedule, and some latecomers turned away at the door of sellout live performances.
More than 60 artists joined the lineup along with over 40 workshops, masterclasses, Q&A sessions and presentations, attracting over 5000 people across the three-day event window.
There's a lot of excitement within the industry for bringing back large scale events and welcoming touring artists to WA again, which we'll be making the most of this year alongside a strong showcase of local talent... it's awesome to see how everyone has rallied behind the sector...
- Dan White, Festival Director
"We credit local support and overall huge support across WA for local music in making this happen," White said of the 2021 event.
"The industry was hit hard by COVID-19 and it's awesome to see how everyone has rallied behind the sector to get it up and going again.
The 2022 programme boasts exhibitions and demonstrations from guitar makers, retailers, gear manufacturers and distributors, as well as special items from private collections, and instruments for sale.
"There are workshops, masterclasses and panel Q&As with artists and luthiers to really dive into the world of guitars and learn directly from leaders within the industry.
"You can also sharpen your songwriting, learn what goes into building guitars and get the opportunity to ask how your favourite artists approach their instruments."
FIND OUT MORE
Strings Attached: The West Australian Guitar Festival runs from October 7-9 in the Margaret River region. First Release Weekend Passes are on sale now via www.waguitarfestival.com.au/tickets
For more information including early access to ticket releases and program announcements, sign up to the mailing list at www.waguitarfestival.com.au/stay-tuned
Nicky Lefebvre
I am a journalist, photographer and content creator based in the beautiful Margaret River wine region, covering all aspects of our community including local news, sport, entertainment and events, as well as providing a platform for our readers to share their voices direct from regional Australia.
I am a journalist, photographer and content creator based in the beautiful Margaret River wine region, covering all aspects of our community including local news, sport, entertainment and events, as well as providing a platform for our readers to share their voices direct from regional Australia.
