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Learn from Legends

Learn from Legends


G-TARanaki is New Zealand’s only international guitar festival which brings some of the world’s best guitarists to Taranaki to entertain, educate and inspire music lovers. It provides the opportunity to learn from legends who really know their stuff! This year the event will be held from 11-15 August in New Plymouth, Taranaki.

It’s about making A-list artists accessible to New Zealanders through concerts and intimate midnight sessions, creating awareness of the opportunities within the music industry through discussion forums and developing the artistic talents of young aspiring artists through the Sky Academy workshops and master classes.

The five day event features:
• Two major concerts – held at TSB Stadium, tickets available online at Ticketmaster from Monday 31 May
• Three exclusive Midnight Sessions – held at Puke Ariki, tickets available online at Ticketmaster from Monday 31 May
• Three Sky Academy workshops, master classes and performances – held at TSB Showplace, free entry for secondary school students in Taranaki
• Three forums – held at Puke Ariki, free entry
• A range of free clinics at TSB Showplace
• One exhibition of rare and valuable guitars – displayed at Puke Ariki, free entry

Visit our website for more information www.gtaranaki.co.nz

Date: 11 – 15 August 2010
Venues: TSB Stadium, Puke Ariki and TSB Showplace
Website: www.gtaranaki.co.nz

Quick key points:
1) Performances from legendary artists and one-off shows
2) Developing grass-root talent and encouraging young people to pursue their passion
3) Industry professionals are accessible, sharing knowledge about the industry and creating awareness of opportunities.

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Who is it for:
G-TARanaki is for:
• everyone who wants to experience high energy performances from legendary artists
• professionals eg. lawyers, accountants, project managers, producers; interested in learning more about the music industry through panel forums
• young aspiring guitarists in Taranaki who want the chance to learn from and be inspired by true guitar legends in the Sky Academy workshops and master classes
• anyone who would like to expand their skills and learn guitar basics at the free clinics

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