International Guitar Festival in Bath

This pioneering festival has been growing steadily over more that 10 years and now stands as a major music event that embraces the guitar’s influences in all kinds of music and art forms, and appealing to every taste and age group. Classical, Metal, Rock, Jazz, Blues, Acoustic and Alternative Guitar are all here, played by international headline artists from Venezuela, Italy, Spain, Armenia, Australia, Brazil, Senegal, USA, Cameroon, Switzerland, Holland and the UK come together in a feast of concerts, workshops and masterclasses, devised by Artistic Director Tom Kerstens. Based in the beautiful surroundings of the Bath Spa University campus and in Bath city centre, the festival attracts 100s of international students and an enthusiastic audience of thousands.

This years festivals already has a great line up:

- 2008 Electric Blues Symposium featuring Matt Schofield and special guests Sherman Robertson (USA), Denny Ilett and Lee Hodgson.
- Complete Fingerstyle Guitarist - Early stage to advanced with special guests Andy McKee (USA) and Don Ross(Canada)
- The High Voltage Rock Academy for early stage to extreme speed merchants! With John Wheatcroft/Martin Goulding & Charlie Griffiths & Linear Sphere/Jonny Scaramanga/ Bridget Mermekides/Jim Clarke
- Bass Academy with special guest Doug Wimbish
- Big Voice Academy
- Groove Academy with Jason Sidwell (GtR) and Paul Francis (Bass)
- MOJO with Neville Marten’s musical mystery tour
- Jazz and Beyond with Dario Cortese

Get your brochure at www.igf.org.uk or contact e.ginn@bathspa.ac.uk/01225 875522. Advice from phil@igf.org.uk

OPENING AND CLOSING TIMES TBC

If you require accommodation during the International Guitar Festival, click the 'Where to Stay' button on the left hand side of the screen. This will provide you with an online booking service for accommodation in Bath and the surrounding area. Alternatively, contact our Personal Booking Service on + 44 (0) 844 847 5256.