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.

If you go to any festival this year, then make it this three-day event here in Exeter where you’ll be amazed at the talented acoustic guitarists performing.

Friday and Saturday there will be a lunchtime concert (two guitarists) and an evening concert with three guitarists plus a lunchtime concert on Sunday. In-between concerts guitarists will give masterclasses (all included with your ticket at no extra cost) and there’s a competition to perform too (visit www.fingerstylefestival.com). There’s tons of ‘give-aways’ from main event sponsors (e.g. Elixir Strings), a chance to win a high quality brand acoustic guitar and even an open mic stage for any festival attendees who fancy showing off their skills.

LINEUP:

Friday 9th Sept

• Kimwei McCarthy: 1pm – 1.45pm
• Kevin Harding: 2pm – 2.45pm
• Rodney Branigan: 7.30pm – 8.15pm
• Eva Atmatzixdou: 8.30pm – 9.15pm
• Thomas Leeb – 9.30pm – 10.15pm

FRIDAY TICKET OPTIONS:

ALL DAY: £39
Ticket to include entry to all lunchtime and evening concerts and masterclasses

LUNCHTIME PERFORMANCES:  £16

12.45pm Welcome by Fretmonkey and European festival organisers

1.00pm Kevin Harding

2.00pm Kimwei McCarthy