Wednesday, 22 May 2013

3rd Annual Guitar Festival At ACE Centre, Nelson - Sunday 2nd June.

The 3rd annual Pendle Guitar Festival will be taking place at The ACE Centre in Nelson, on Sunday, June 2nd where live music, free guitar workshops, lessons and recording sessions, guitar valuations and a chance to buy, sell and trade new, used and vintage guitars will all be on offer.

ACE Centre studio engineer Andrea Quarin said: “The last two events were a tremendous success with people coming from all over to attend and now the Festival has become a firm favourite with musicians.”

Pendle Guitar Festival, which is being sponsored by Forsyth Music Shop in Deansgate, Manchester and the Swap Shop in Leeds Road, Nelson, will take place from 10am to 4pm.

Andrea added: “There will be lots happening, including live Acoustic, Country, Rock and Blues guitar performances and workshops given by Stuart Ryan, Gwyn Ashton and Adam Palma.

“There will also be free guitar lessons for all levels and a chance to make a free 10 minute recording in our studio, as well as stalls selling guitars, amps and related items, plus a display of vintage guitars.

“People can also bring along their own guitar for a free evaluation with the possibility of selling it to traders.

“This will be any musician or music-lover’s dream day out.” 

Tickets cost £4 in advance and £5 on the door. To book, or for more information, call (01282) 661080.