SINGAPORE, June 07, 2012 /24-7PressRelease/ -- The Singapore International Acoustic Guitar Festival is heading to the city state next month, offering music fans a chance to pick up tips about playing techniques and composition.
Running from June 18th to 24th at the RELC International Hotel Auditorium, the event will kick off with the opening rounds of the International Acoustic Guitar Competition.
The semi-finals are due to take place on June 20th, with the decider scheduled for the closing day of the festival.
From June 20th to 24th, the event will also feature performances from five leading artists - Paco Renteria, Thomas Leeb, Paolo Sereno, Michel Haumont and Martin Taylor.
Multi-award-winning guitar player and composer Taylor has collaborated with some of the biggest names in music, such as Jeff Beck, George Harrison, Bill Wyman and Dionne Warwick.
Other highlights of the festival include a series of seminars, workshops and masterclasses featuring guest speakers George Lowden, Rick Smith and Udo Roesner.
Tickets offering the best seats for all events are priced at S$580 (GBP290).
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This five-star hotel is located at the crossroads of Singapore's cultural, shopping, business and entertainment districts.
Additional information on the festival can be found at http://www.sistic.com.sg/.
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