Some of the biggest names in guitar playing will be descending on New Plymouth for New Zealand's first international guitar festival G-TARanaki from 14-19 July 2008!!
Want to know what it's all about? Click
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Aimed at providing a learning experience like no other, G-TARanaki will move beyond concert venues and out into local schools for Sky Academy workshops in Opunake, Inglewood, and Waitara.
Both Gilby Clarke and Vernon Reid are giving exclusive, intimate and personal acoustic performances as part of the G-TARanaki International Guitar Festival!
The Cancer Society is to co-host the official launch of the G-Taranaki International Guitar Festival in July, in partnership with Venture Taranaki. During the event various signed guitars and memorabilia will be auctioned, with the funds going to the new Cancer Support & Education Centre, currently under construction on Lorna Street
Full details of the items going under the hammer can be found on the Cancer Society website
here:
Want to win a brand new JS1000BTB – JOE SATRIANI guitar? Answer the Joe Satriani question online and win the guitar, tickets to Fri and Sat night G-Taranaki concerts for 2 people and a Joe Satriani meet and greet for 2. You can bring the guitar with you and get Joe to sign it!
Click
here to answer the question and get into the draw!
We'll also sort your flights and accomodation.
Winner draw Friday 11 July, check out the terms and conditions
hereThanks to Musicworks for supplying the JS1000BTB – JOE SATRIANI
It features:
• Prestige Maple Neck.
• Basswood Body.
• 22/6105 Frets.
• Rosewood Fingerboard.
• Edge Pro bridge.
• Pearl Dot Inlay
Click
here for the Musicworks website
GUITAR HEROS NZ CHAMPIONSHIP
As part of G-TARanaki, New Zealand's first international guitar festival, we're looking out for NZ's best axeman... on X-Box's Guitar Heroes.
You'll need to get yourself to the 'Naki for to compete on Thursday the 17th of July at Crowded House.
The major prize is an Ibanez guitar from MusicWorks New Plymouth to be won valued at $1,500. Plus there are tickets to both G-Taranaki stadium concerts to be won.
You'll be judged on the points you score, how you perform and how you look.
Get out there and strut your stuff. Show us how good you are and you could be crowned New Zealand's Guitar Hero Champion
Spots are limited so get registered
here.
Win - The G-Taranaki Ultimate prize package!
Just buy your G-Taranaki TSB Stadium concert ticket Fri 20th June – Friday 4th July and be in to win:
• Exclusive G-Taranaki branded guitar (Guitar supplied courtesy of MusicWorks Ltd .)
• A double pass to all Puke Ariki festival events
• A G-TARanaki merchandise package
• AND….. an exclusive Meet and Greet with the G-Taranaki Guitar Legends!
Everyone who buys a ticket is in the draw!
JOE SATRIANI
Headline artist is the world renowned guitarist Joe Satriani. Nominated for no less than 15 Grammys, Joe first came to world attention as the man who taught both Metallica's Kirk Hammett and Steve Vai to play.
GLENN HUGHES
Former Deep Purple and Black Sabbath vocalist Glenn Hughes is known to his legions of fans worldwide as 'The voice of Rock'. Glenn has since built a funky solo career on recording performances with former Jane's Addiction guitarist Dave Navarro and Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith, and plays New Zealand for the first time exclusively at G-TARanaki.
GILBY CLARKE
High profile Guns n' Roses guitarist Gilby Clarke brings his band, which includes bassist Johnny Colt of The Black Crowes and drummer Brian Tichy from Slash's Snakepit and Ozzy Osbourne. Gilby will not only be giving an exclusive New Zealand performance but will also be involved with Uli Jon Roth's Sky Academy and play a unique acoustic set.
ULI JON ROTH
The revered Uli Jon Roth is regarded as one of the greatest classical rock guitarists of all time by practicing musicians, and will give an exclusive New Zealand first concert with his full 8 piece band, including singers Liz Vandelle and Mark Boals.
TIM DONAHUE
Tim achieved cult status on the rock scene with his one-off fretless harp guitars. His pedigree is such that his latest album has attracted guests ranging from Paul Rodgers of Free and Queen to James LaBrie of Dream Theater. Tim will be demonstrating his technique over a range of custum built instruments in an exclusive NZ performance.
ALEX SKOLNICK TRIO
Alex Skolnick may have made his name with metal legends Savatage, Testament and Ozzy Osbourne but will be bringing a much cooler jazz lounge style to G-TARanaki. Another NZ exclusive, the supremely dextrous Alex will surprise many with his chilled repertoire.