Dallas Frasca, Minnie Marks, And More Line Up For 2025 Melbourne Guitar Show
“We want people to be excited about playing music, in particular playing the guitar, that’s the way it should be."
Dallas Frasca (Credit: Michelle G Hunder)
The Melbourne Guitar Show is back for another year, with its 2025 edition shaping up to be its biggest event to date.
Taking over the Victoria Pavilion at the Melbourne Showgrounds from March 1st to March 2nd, the two-day affair is packed to the rafters with incredible performers, interactive workshops, and even new sensory-friendly ‘quiet mornings' on offer.
This year’s stellar lineup of live acts boasts a massive number of impressive acts from all over, including the likes of Dallas Frasca, Minnie Marks, and Triple Fret – comprising Kathleen Halloran, Jimi Hocking, and Geoff Achison. There’s also a Jeff Beck tribute from Paul Mason, flamenco legend Richard Tedesco, Gretta Ziller, and much more.
Elsewhere, there's also set to be a number of amazing workshops and showcases presented as part of the Make Music Program. The Rock Academy will present their Guitar Styles Workshops with full details set to arrive soon, while the I Heart Songwriting Club will take place thanks to prolific songwriter Francesca de Valence, the co-founder of Whitsundays Songwriter Festival and a storied musician in her own right.
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The event will also host a special in-conversation event between Something For Kate’s Paul Dempsey and Australian Musician magazine’s Greg Phillips. A partner in the Melbourne Guitar Show and celebrating the 30th anniversary of Australian Musician, Phillips will speak to Dempsey about his work as guitarist, vocalist, and impressive work as a songwriter.
Of course, it doesn’t end there though, with gear-heads advised to head along to the showcase of exhibitors, featuring the likes of iconic names such as Fender, Maton, Cole Clark, and other boutique Aussie luthiers.
“The guitar is still the most popular instrument and there’s a lot of tradition, innovation, and creativity in the world of guitars,” explains producer Alex Masso. “We’re showcasing the lot – local guitar heroes and lesser-known players, iconic global brands and new models from brands that are actually launching at our show.
“We want people to be excited about playing music, in particular playing the guitar, that’s the way it should be,” Masso concludes. “You walk in and see a huge range of gear, a packed program of performances and workshops, there’s a lot to take in, but that’s what it’s all about. We want people to be excited about seeing, hearing, learning and trying new things, excited about making music whether it’s at home playing for fun, in the studio, on stage, or jamming with friends.”
Tickets to the Melbourne Guitar Show are on sale now, with attendees under the age of 12 admitted for free.
This piece of content has been assisted by the Australian Government through Music Australia and Creative Australia, its arts funding and advisory body
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