Acoustic Guitar Spectacular 2018
A hand-picked group of internationally recognised acoustic guitarists from across the globe join forces to weave memorable musical magic. Internationally acclaimed Brisbane acoustic guitarist Michael Fix – recently named as one of Australia’s Top 25 Guitarists of All Time by readers of Guitarist Australia magazine – will be joined by high-energy Italian virtuoso Andrea Valeri and Queensland’s own funky finger-stylist Sarah Koppen for a series of very special concerts. Concerts are structured so that each player will feature as solo artists, as well as performing as an ensemble, allowing plenty of opportunity for spontaneity and improvisation. Three players with such diverse musical backgrounds present amazing possibilities, and incredible variety for audiences. Each guitarist is known for their ability to entertain, and each present their music with a view to engage and delight audiences with stories, songs, and humour, (as well as fretboard fireworks!), making it a performance aimed for all people, not just 'guitar aficionados'.
This is a rare opportunity to see such a wealth of amazing musical talent on the one stage. In particular, it’s a unique chance to see one of the international young stars of the global acoustic guitar scene.
Tour Dates 2018
Gladstone Entertainment Convention Centre
Friday 13 July 2018 | Time: 7.30pm | Location: 58 Goondoon St, Gladstone | More Info: gladecc.com.au
The Majestic Theatre
Saturday 14 July 2018 | Time: 7.30pm | Location: 3 Factory St, Pomona | Tickets: themajestictheatre.com.au
The Con Theatre
Tuesday 17 July 2018 | Time: 7.00pm | Location: 5 River Ave, Innisfail | Tickets: trybooking.com
Diggers Entertainment Centre
Thursday 19 July 2018 | Time: TBC | Location: 21 Brodie St, Hughenden | Tickets: TBA
QANTAS Founders Outback Museum
Friday 20 July 2018 | Time: 6.30pm | Location: Sir Hudson Fysh Drive, Longreach | More Info: qfom.com.au
The Old RSL Building
Sunday 22 July 2018 | Time: 7.30pm | Location: 2 Main St, Atherton | Tickets: trybooking.com
Yeppoon Town Hall
Tuesday 24 July 2018 | Time: 7.30pm | Location: 25 Normanby St, Yeppoon | Tickets: eventbrite.com.au
Brisbane Jazz Club
Sunday 29 July 2018 | Time: 2.00pm | Location: 1 Annie St, Kangaroo Point | Tickets: brisbanejazzclub.com.au
Brisbane City Hall
Tuesday 31 July 2018 | Time: 12.00pm | Location: 64 Adelaide St, Brisbane
Redland Performing Arts Centre
Thursday 2 August 2018 | Time: 7.30pm | Location: 2/16 Middle St, Cleveland | Tickets: rpac.com.au
Ipswich Civic Centre
Friday 3 August 2018 | Time: 7.30pm | Location: Cnr Limestone & Nicholas St, Ipswich | Tickets: SOLD OUT
The Events Centre
Saturday 4 August 2018 | Time: 7.30pm | Location: 20 Minchinton St, Caloundra | Tickets: theeventscentre.com.au
Performance Opportunity for Local Guitarists
The Acoustic Guitar Spectacular are offering an exciting opportunity for emerging and professional acoustic guitarists to perform with the production in Pomona, Innisfail, Longreach, Atherton, Brisbane, Cleveland, Ipswich and Caloundra. Each selected guitarist will also receive a one-on-one mentoring session with either Andrea Valeri, Sarah Koppen or Michael Fix. To be eligible, applicants must be residing in the same local government area as the venue for which they are expressing interest.
EOI's are now closed.
Red Chair is support by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland.