BIG GUITAR
FESTIVAL
4-6 MARCH 2016
Friday 4 March
Friday 4 March
Hogan Music
9:30am - 3pm
Professional development and networking day for guitar teachers including a performance by John Mills
Newbury Methodist Church
7pm
A guitar concert by teachers, students and alumni including Michael Butten, Matt House, Michael Tucker, Abigail Newton, Ian Smithers, Christian Wood and Steve Christmas
West Berkshire Museum
9:45pm
A late night concert of early music by specialist performers and teachers, Matt Nisbet (theorbo), Berri Munn (violin) and Adam West (tenor)
Various Venues
10am - 12noon
Hear the best young local talent perform in relaxed environments around Newbury
Newbury Library
11am & 2:30pm
Local author and composer, Gabrielle Ridgeon, leads an interactive book reading of the adventures of Monty the Maestro and his Marvellous Magical Orchestra
St. Bart's School
1pm - 5pm
continues Sunday
Weekend course for primary aged guitar students. Continues on Sunday with a performance in the Gala Concert and as part of the Big Guitar Festival Guitar Orchestra
Sunday 6 March
St. Bart's School
9am
Primary aged guitar course continues from Saturday. Concludes with performance as part of the Gala Concert
Hogan Music
10am - 1pm
An opportunity to learn from two of the world's leading musicians and teachers in a relaxed and friendly environment
St. Bart's School
3:30pm
The grand finale! Celebrating the guitar ensembles from across the county including a performance from Guitarnage! and culminating in the Big Guitar Festival Guitar Orchestra
St. Nicolas Church
3pm
Ahead of performances at the Royal Albert Hall and tour of China,
Berkshire Youth Guitar Orchestra are joined in concert with Maestros' Academy Saxophones under the direction of Gerard McChrystal and the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama Guitar Ensemble
El Sabio Tapas Restaurant
From 5:30pm
Enjoy the amazing tapas of El Sabio whilst Rafael y Lola bring the traditional music of Spain to Newbury
Craig Ogden & Gerard McChrystal
Newbury Methodist Church
8pm
World renowned performers Craig Ogden (guitar) and Gerard McChrystal (saxophones) headline this year's festival on the Saturday evening
Saturday 5 March
