The Byron Bay Guitar Festival (BBGF) is returning on Saturday 12 and
Sunday 13 October 2019 at the Byron Bay Brewery for its third year.
Headlining is Aussie punk-rock royalty Frenzal Rhomb, guitar hero
protege Harts, and The Delta Riggs who will have their much
anticipated third album released in September. Byron Bay Brewery will
be turned into a guitarists heaven with performances and seminars by
Torres Strait’s ‘Magic Fingers,’ Chris Tamwoy, industry legend
Peter Northcote, bluesman Claude Hay and Australian guitar icon Nathan
Cavaleri who makes his return to the stage on the back of his Demons
album tour. There is something for all music lovers from soul and funk
band The Soul Movers, international supergroup - The Sidemen, as well
as local favorites Marshall & The Fro, Minnie Marks and many more!
Sunday will kick off with Bunny Racket for the little rockers and
scheduled is a long list of family activities, hosted by Murray Cook
(The Soul Movers/The Wiggles) Produced by Byron Music, the event
features 25+ live performances on two stages, as well as a Guitar
Market showcasing some amazing instruments and craftsmanship from the
world’s favourite manufacturers and Australia’s finest luthiers.
There will be workshops and seminars presented by artists and
manufacturers on both days. The Byron Bay Guitar Festival has been
successful in bringing to the local community an accessible event
embraced by artist and audience alike. In the past the festival has
presented acts including the late great Phil Emmanuel, Ash Grunwald,
British India, Kevin Borich, Dallas Frasca, Hussy Hicks and has had a
strong emphasis in recognising and showcasing emerging talent as Tash
Wolf and Taj Farrant. Byron Bay Guitar Festival is an all ages event,
and supports the charity Be Happy Music Club. Frenzal Rhomb | Harts |
The Delta Riggs Nathan Cavaleri | Chris Tamwoy | The Soul Movers The
Sideman | Marshall & The Fro | Claude Hay | Creek Stoker | Minnie
Marks | The Fergies | Peter Northcote | Majelen Nicole Brophy | Brave
Gulf | Fergo & The Burden | Sarah Koppen Bart Stenhouse Trio | Soren
Carlbergg Quartet | Ben Jansz Bunny Racket | Special Guest Murray Cook
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