Date: Saturday, 26 October
Time: 12.00PM – 6.00PM
Venue: City Music 3.0
Address: 701 Sims Dr, #02-05 LHK Building, Singapore 387383
Admission: FREE (Registration required)

Get Amped For Singapore’s
First Electric Guitar Festival

Introducing GuitarFest 2024, Singapore’s first-ever electric guitar festival happening Saturday, 26 October! Join us as we invite all you guitarists, gearheads and music lovers for a full-day open-house event celebrating all things electric — for no cost at all!

Partnering with some of the greatest local guitar stores — G77+, Emiya Guitars, Sound Alchemy, Music Bliss, Heirlooms Music, Luther Music and Swee Lee — we’ve promised to bring you some of the best-quality guitars and gear from all across the world. Not only that, we’ll be coupling this with engaging booth showcases and interactive talks from some of the country’s finest: Addy Cradle, Paul Danial, Subsonic Eye, Jon Koh and more.

“All this for… FREE?” You’d better believe it! So RSVP with the button below and don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to mingle with your favourite musicians, check out some cool gear and play some absolutely amazing guitars!

Who Is It For?

GuitarFest 2024 is catered towards guitarists, gear enthusiasts, full-time musicians, live music enjoyers, frequent festival attendees, avid fans of our featured musicians, music students and educators, aspiring or experienced bands and artists, music industry professionals, social media influencers, content creators, gear reviewers, music journalists, guitar luthiers and techs, local arts organisation members and general community members.

As long as you’ve got a love for guitar, you’ve got a reason to be here!

• Interact and network with a diverse community of guitar enthusiasts, from beginners to seasoned professionals
• Learn more about the different guitar and pedal brands from all around the world and experience them first-hand
• Gain knowledge on guitar servicing and maintenance
• Expand your horizons on guitar gear, content creation and home recording
• Participate in all sorts of exciting gear and accessory giveaways
• Engage in Q&A sessions with professional musicians and content creators
• Be the first to know about our upcoming guitar competition and stand a chance to add a new guitar to your collection… (Full list will be revealed soon!)

Look forward to product showcases, workshops, seminars, networking sessions, panel discussions, performances, lucky draws and prize giveaways.

Admission is entirely free-of-charge! Registration is required to secure your entry. Limited seating available; first come, first served. Don’t miss out on the amazing resources available at this year’s GuitarFest to help propel your guitar journey to the next level!

Event Programme

Opening Show & Gear Rundown
by monda(e)

1.00PM – 1.25PM

Supported by G&L, Zoom, VOX

Catch monda(e) live at City Music as they perform a seamless post-rock set followed by a gear rundown on their well-loved G&L guitars and Zoom pedals that gave them their defining tone.

monda(e) is an emerging four-piece instrumental band from Singapore, fusing the worlds of rock and ambient to create raw, energetic and immersive soundscapes to captivate the listening ear. Their music involves hints of math rock and unusual phrases that give it their signature, inimitable flavour.

Image credit: Lion City Stringer

ASEAN Guitar Collaboration 2024
by Amyr Abadawn (Lion City Stringer)

1.25PM – 1.40PM

This year, Lion City Stringer has brought together guitarists from all over the ASEAN community to collaborate on the ASEAN Guitar Compilation 2024, a video project showcasing the best rocking talents from all over the world. Featuring Danks Dernansky as a live guest performer, you wouldn’t wouldn’t wanna miss this medley of epic solos!

Founded by the visionary Amyr Abadawn, Lion City Stringer is a community built to unite and empower local guitarists in Singapore, regardless of genre. They proudly hold the Singapore Book of Records for the Largest Medley of Electric Guitar Music.

Amyr Abadawn (Exuism Records) is a renowned producer, composer, and music arranger who has expertise in metal music and works in other genres, including Mandopop.

The Blackstar Artist: Jared Lim,
Daniel Borces (Subsonic Eye)

1.40PM – 1.55PM

Supported by Blackstar, G&L

Meet Subsonic Eye guitarists, Daniel Borces and Jared Lim, as they share on how their band came to be, as well as how they utilise gear to achieve their unique, dreamy sound.

Subsonic Eye is Singapore’s rising indie phenomenon recognised by fans internationally. Referring to their music as simply “guitar music”, the band owns a lush and distinct sound, having put out four critically-acclaimed full-length EPs.

Image credit: Emiya Guitars

Blackstar Tone Talk:
Addy Cradle, Paul Danial

1.55PM – 2.30PM

Supported by Blackstar, G&L

Addy Cradle, and Paul Danial will be demonstrating two different sides of Blackstar in an attempt to tackle the burning question: Which is better, analog or digital gear? To that, you be the judge.

Addy Cradle is one of Singapore’s most prestigious guitarists, known for his melodic chops that he has been mastering since age 10. He is also a singer, songwriter, composer, producer, and teacher.

Paul Danial is known for his flexiblity in all kinds of playing styles, boasting over 30 years of on-stage performing experience and credentials on 28 studio albums and recordings around Asia.

Image credit: Music Bliss

Epiphone Showcase by
Kenneth Kishandave (Music Bliss)

2.30PM – 2.55PM

Supported by Epiphone, Blackstar

Join Kenneth Kishandave, Brand Manager of Music Bliss, as he demonstrates some guitars from Epiphone‘s historically-rich brand, available at their versatile store in Selangor, Malaysia.

Music Bliss, having its humble beginnings in a mini store, has since expanded into the 4-storey Music Bliss Building. It comprises a retail showroom, guitar repair centre, as well as a service and warranty centre.

Kenneth Kishandave is a seasoned guitarist and performer. He delivers a dynamic blend of ballads, rock anthems, and blistering solos, and has established himself alongside renowned local musicians and artists.

Image credit: Warm Audio

Recording Electric Guitar: Quick Tips &
Tricks by Eugene Ng

2.55PM – 3.15PM

Supported by Warm Audio, Solid State Logic, G&L,
Blackstar

Eugene Ng, Managing Director of Audiotonic, will be doing a demonstration on Warm Audio‘s many guitar pedals, which are faithful revivals of past iconic gear. He will also be covering strategies for getting great electric guitar recordings.

Warm Audio was birthed in Texas, 2011, and has since sought to deliver the sonic qualities of legendary analog gear to the modern world at an affordable price.

Eugene Ng is an experienced audio engineer who began his career in the music and audio industry in 2006. Over the years, he has had the opportunity to work on a diverse array of music projects, both as an engineer and a guitarist.

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Craftsmanship & Custom Handwired
Pickups by Wayne Lim (Luthier.sg)

3.15PM – 3.35PM

Listen to Wayne Lim as he brings us on a journey through his career as a luthier and gain some fruits of knowledge when it comes to handcrafting pickups from scratch.

A legend in Singapore’s guitar scene, Wayne Lim is Luthier.sg’s acclaimed “Master Luthier” and has grown up in the woodworking environment since eight years old.

Image credit: Sound Alchemy

FGN & Revival Guitars Showcase
by Scott Lee (Sound Alchemy)

3.35PM – 3.55PM

Supported by FGN, Revival Guitars, Blackstar

Witness the beauty and craftsmanship of their Japan-made FGN guitars and exclusive Revival Guitars with Scott Lee from Sound Alchemy, a guitar shop nestled within the iconic basement of Peninsula Shopping Centre.

Scott Lee is a seasoned player with 18 years of experience in the musical instruments industry. A maker and tinkerer, he enjoys crafting his own effects pedals, amps and even winding custom pickups, eventually founding his very own Revival Guitars.

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Vintage Guitar Showcase
by Dino Yong, Andre Bryan Anthony,
Neil Chan (Heirlooms Music)

3.55PM – 4.15PM

Supported by Fender, Gibson, LSL, Blackstar

Come down to see some of their classic and relic electric guitars with your own eyes and connect with sounds that have stayed alive for decades — featuring a riveting demo by Neil Chan and Iain Teh.

Heirlooms Music sells some of the finest, most authentic vintage guitars on the market. If you’re looking for an original guitar dating back decades, you can bet that Heirlooms has got it.

Image credit: G77+

Introduction to Boutique Electric Guitars
by Clement Yang (G77+)

4.15PM – 4.35PM

Supported by James Tyler, Suhr, Nik Huber, Thalia, Truetone,
Blackstar

Clement Yang, Managing Partner of G77+, will be taking the stage to share about their most treasured James Tylers, Suhrs, Nik Hubers, Novo Guitars, Thalia capos and Truetone pedals, each finely crafted to earn their place at the esteemed guitar shop.

G77+ is a premium guitar shop located just within the Somerset area, holding great pride in their experience-centric service. They withhold strong belief that any customer who visits deserves a guitar meant for them.

Guitar Recording and Content Creation
by Smash Pop Junkie

4.35PM – 4.55PM

Supported by Michael Kelly, Blackstar, Zoom

Smash Pop Junkie will be demonstrating the essentials of recording and creating content for your very own songs or covers at home, for all budgets and skill levels alike. Featuring Michael Kelly guitars and Blackstar POLAR 2 and POLAR 4 interfaces, you’ll learn that recording guitar doesn’t have to be as difficult as it seems.

Smash Pop Junkie, formerly known as Guitar Junkie TV, is a YouTube channel dedicated to guitar covers, exploring everything guitar-related and entertaining audiences since 2013.

Image credit: Academy of Rock

Introduction to Academy of Rock
by Jai Dzafir

4.55PM – 5.10PM

“Never Too Early, Never Too Late.” Listen in as Jai Dzafir shares about the academy’s story and the high-quality guitar courses that they are offering.

Academy of Rock is set on their vision to make popular music a staple in current music education. Their mission is to create a progressive, inclusive environment for people of all ages, backgrounds and learning abilities.

Jai Dzafir began his musical journey at the age of 13 and has performed for regional music pop artists like Judika, Siti Nurhaliza, Rahimah Rahim and many more. He is a multi-instrumentalist who is fluent in the bass guitar, and has attained various music accreditations as a music educator.

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Paoletti Guitars Showcase by Jon Koh

5.10PM – 5.35PM

Supported by Paoletti Guitars, Blackstar

This event, Jon Koh will be sharing his love and camaraderie for the Italian-made Paoletti Guitars, the makers of his gorgeous signature Nancy Lounge HSP90.

Jon Koh professionally entered the music industry at age 24. Ever since then, he has taken many roles as a session guitarist, recording engineer, producer, songwriter and music arranger, and has collaborated with a myriad of Taiwanese and local artistes — Sky Wu, Eric Moo and Dick Lee to name a few.

Image credit: Little Ong

My Musical Journey with the Electric Guitar and Amps by Patrick Chng
(TypeWriter, The Oddfellows)

5.35PM – 6.00PM

Supported by Gibson, VOX, Blackstar

Join Patrick Chng as he recalls his early days as a budding musician with his Gibson Nighthawk Standard. Venture with him and find out how he eventually got himself into the world of guitar tone and tube amplifiers such as his later-owned Orange AD15 and VOX Night Train 15 which have served him well through all sorts of gigs.

Patrick Chng is a Singapore-born musician who has been active for the past 30 years. He has significantly contributed to the local scene as a member of bands The Oddfellows, TypeWriter and The Fast Colors.

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Grand Lucky Draw!

6.00PM

23 Winners, $1000+ Worth In Prizes.

Stay till the end to be eligible for our Grand Lucky Draw, featuring prizes from luxurious capos to pedals to amplifiers! Read more on the many prizes below under the section “Grand Lucky Draw”.

Featured Booths

Image credit: Michael Kelly

Michael Kelly

Play our exclusive Michael Kelly guitars at this booth. Starting off with mandolins and acoustic basses, Michael Kelly has since branched out into boutique acoustic and electric guitars focused on staying unique amidst bigger companies.

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G&L Musical Instruments

Check out our collection of finely-crafted G&L guitars at this booth. Leo Fender’s final letter of love to guitarists before his passing, G&L features some of his latest engineerings in collaboration with George Fullerton.

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MusicNomad Equipment Care

A guitar is never a guitar without proper maintenance. Have a go at some of MusicNomad’s guitar maintenance equipment here, and you might just be surprised at what they can do for your guitar. MusicNomad was started in the early 2000s, fueled by one man’s passion to help other musicians reach their fullest potential.

Image credit: Sound Alchemy

Sound Alchemy

Get your hands on FGN‘s S-style and LP-style guitars, and learn what makes their design elements both traditional and unique. Get to try out the Revival Spark guitars as well and explore Scott Lee’s design philosophy.

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Music Bliss

Visit the Music Bliss booth to get a taste of Epiphone’s superior craftsmanship in models like the ES-335 and Les Paul. Epiphone is one of the most widely-known guitar brands in the world, with it’s roots tracing back over 150 years as a fiddle and lute manufacturer in Smyrna, Ottoman Empire.

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G77+

Find out more about the various James Tylers, Suhrs, Nik Hubers, Novo Guitars, Thalia capos and Truetone pedals offered at G77+ and feel the pristine quality of the products in the boutique store.

Image credit: Swee Lee

Harmony & Heritage Guitars

Try out Harmony and Heritage’s high-quality guitars at this booth.

Harmony was the largest producer of stringed instruments in the US during the 20th century. The brand was relaunched in 2018 and now also produces electric guitars and amplifiers.

Built on handcrafting tradition, Heritage Guitars produces only the finest-quality guitars from 225 Parsons Street, the former Gibson factory building later acquired by some of their former employees who then founded Heritage.

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Heirlooms Music

Lay your eyes on some authentic Gibson and LSL guitars at this booth, from true vintages to astounding relics.

Gibson is one of the biggest manufacturers in the guitar world today, starting off as a mandolin company from Kalamazoo, Michigan.

LsL was founded by a husband-and-wife couple, and came to fruition when Lance S. Lerman decided to use his woodworking skills to create the guitar of his dreams, exposing his hidden skills as a luthier.

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Emiya Guitars

Be graced by the presence of the finely-made Paoletti Guitars at this booth. Every guitar produced by the custom shop is meticulously crafted from the reclaimed chestnut wood of old wine barrels by the best Italian artisans, giving their guitars a signature flair like no other.

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SSL Asia

Try out Warm Audio’s pedalboard featuring faithful recreations of iconic guitar pedals such as the Klon Centaur and 1176 Peak Limiter. Birthed from Texas in 2011, Warm Audio has sought to deliver the sonic qualities of legendary analog gear to the modern world at an affordable price.

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Luther Music

Head down to Luther Music’s booth to find audio and guitar wireless systems made by Xvive. Xvive was started in 2014 by a husband-and-wife team, and has evolved into a go-to brand for many who seek low latency, high-fidelity wireless audio.

Limited Goodie Bags Up For Grabs!

Grand Lucky Draw

Of course, this event wouldn’t be complete without a curated collection of giveaways from our generous partners. Look through our catalogue featuring a plethora of lucky draw prizes for you to win.

2 draws, 23 winners and $1000+ worth of prizes — Stay till the end and you might just be one of the lucky few to walk away with a brand new guitar amp!

Thalia Capo Premium Series Black Dragon Scales Black Chrome ($135)

Thalia Capo Deluxe Series Koi Pond of Pearl Black Chrome ($110)

Truetone 1 SPOT Pro CS7 Power Supply ($185)

D&A Guitar Stands / Accessories
($48 and above)

Lizard Spit Cleaning Accessories ($25)

Heritage Leather Guitar Strap ($89)

Harmony Cotton Guitar Straps ($25)

Blackstar FLY 3 1×3″ 3-watt Combo Mini Amp ($110)

Vox Pathfinder 10 1×6.5″ 10-watt Combo Mini Amp ($170)

VOX amPlug 3 AC30 Headphone Guitar Amp ($70)

Zoom G1 FOUR Multi-effects Processor ($135)

Paoletti Guitars Leather Straps

Paoletti Guitars Premium Instrument Cables (10ft)

Exclusive Storewide Discounts

In celebration of Singapore’s premiering electric guitar festival, here’s a little treat from us — from 26 Oct to 2 Nov, enjoy a storewide discount of 10% off* with the exclusive promo code revealed at the event! Keep it written in your notes, share it in your group chats and don’t forget to make full use of it when the time comes!

* Excluding DJI, Insta360, Hollyland and current promo products.

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Getting Here

Nearest MRT Station: Aljunied (EW9)
Nearest Bus Stop: Blk 45 (80229)
Bus Services: 64, 125, 134, 137
Nearest Available Parking: 705 Sims Drive, Shun Li Industrial Complex, Singapore 387384

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