The first ever European Fingerstyle Collective Guitar Festival is being held in Exeter at Exeter Phoenix between 9th – 11th September.

Presented by US Candy Rat Records, FretMonkey and local promotors DMP & Circadian Music Group this is a great opportunity to see some of Europe’s very best fingerstyle acoustic guitarists over a weekend with concerts, masterclasses, competitions, open mic and much more.

Whether you are attending the festival or not, you can enter the Fingerstyle Collective Guitar Festival competition for artists!

Read more and submit your entries below then pay for your entry via the ‘Book Now’ button. Entries cost £41 + Fees. You must complete the form AND pay via the Book Now button to complete your entry.

Enter the Live Competition

Enter the Online Competition*

Purchase Festival Tickets

Online competition entrants must also purchase their ticket to attend the festival if they are selected to appear.

Prizes include:

1st Place Live Competition winner prize:

• Mayson M7S (or equivalent) Guitar
• 2023 Mayson Solo Artist Tour in China  _{(multiple cities over one week inc flights, accommodation, meals & fee)} 
• Elixir Strings Prize Pack
• G7th Capo Gold Engraved Performance 3 Capo
• 3x Candyrat Records Social Media Video Feature
• 3x Fretmonkey Records Social Media Video Features
• 30 min Saturday night performance slot on festival main stage
• 1 days recording (inc engineer) at Circadian Studios in Exeter (UK)
• Fingerstyle Collective ‘Winners’ Trophy

2nd Place ‘Runner-Up’ Live Competition winner prize:

• Mayson M5S (or equivalent) Guitar
• Elixir Strings Prize Pack
• G7th Capo Silver Engraved Performance 3 Capo
• 2x Candyrat Records Social Media Video Features
• 2x Fretmonkey Social Media Video Features
• 30 min Saturday night performance slot on festival main stage ^{(shared with the 3rd place winner)}
• Festival Collective ‘Runner-Up’ Trophy​

3rd Place Live Competition Prize:

• Mayson Alpha1 (or equivalent) Guitar
• G7th Capo Black Engraved Performance 3 Capo
• 1x Candyrat Records Social Media Video Feature
• 1x Fretmonkey Social Media Video Feature
• 30 min Sunday Lunch performance slot on festival main stage ^{(shared with the 2nd place winner)}
• Festival Collective Trophy

VENUE: AUDITORIUM + STUDIO 1, EXETER PHOENIX

*Subject to a £1.50 ticketing system charge. We don’t charge this to make a profit. Find out more >>