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Concerts


2022


​NZGQ Concert
December 11th, Canberra, Australia

2pm, 17 Astelia Place Rivett, ACT 2611
Admission: $55 (including drinks)
Book: Trybooking

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​NZGQ Concert
December 9th, Sydney, Australia

7.30pm, Mosman Art Centre
Admission: $25 - $35
Book: Classical Guitar Society Sydney

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​​Phillip Houghton Tribute Concert
September 24th, Mosman, Australia
 7pm, Mosman Art Gallery
Admission: from $25
Book: 
https://www.classicalguitarsydney.org/product/phillip-houghton-tribute-concert/
​Brought to you by the Classical Guitar Society Sydney
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2020


​Solo Concert
January 14th, Taranaki, New Zealand
 8pm, New Plymouth Girls High
​Brought to you by Taranaki Classical Guitar Summer School
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2019


​NZGQ Concert
July 21st, Norsewood, New Zealand

3pm, The Old Dairy Factory
Admission: $20 on the door
Brought to you by Arts on Tour

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NZGQ Concert
July 20th, Waipawa, New Zealand

7.30pm, Central Hawkes Bay (CHB) Municipal Theatre, 18 Kenilworth St, Waipawa
Admission: $25 ($15 dinner add on)
Book: www.eventfinda.co.nz or CHB Municipal Theatre
Brought to you by Arts on Tour

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NZGQ Concert
July 19th, Wairoa, New Zealand

7.30pm, The Gaiety
Admission: $25
Book: The Gaiety, i-Site
Arts on Tour

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NZGQ Concert
July 18th, Whakatane, New Zealand

7.30pm, St George & St John Church, 30 Domaine Rd
Admission: $30 Adults, $25 concession, $5 child
Book: The good Life Whakatane and door sales
Brought to you by Arts on Tour

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NZGQ Concert
July 17th, Hamilton, New Zealand

7.30pm, Gallagher Academy of Performing Arts, University of Waikato
Admission: $28 Adults, $23 seniors and unwaged, $13 students and children
Book: www.waikato.ac.nz/academy/whats-on​ or 0800 383 5200 or Academy box office
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NZGQ Concert
July 16th, Rotorua, New Zealand

7.30pm, St Barnabas Church Hall, 16 School Road
​Admission: $30 (cash sales only)
​Book: 021 0255 1892 or (07) 357 5550 or 027 486 7039
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NZGQ Concert
July 14th, Putaruru, New Zealand

2.00pm, The Plaza Theatre
​Admission: $20
​Book: www.eventfinda.co.nz or The Plaza
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NZGQ Concert
July 13th, Onewhero, New Zealand

7.30pm, OSPA Theatre
​Admission: $25
​Book: www.ospa.org.nz or The Goodness Grocer Pukekohe
Brought to you by Arts on Tour

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NZGQ Concert
July 12th, Whangarei, New Zealand

7.30pm, The Riverbank Centre
​Admission: $30
​Book: www.whangareitheatrecompany.org.nz and Storytime, Reyburn House Lane
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NZGQ Concert
July 9th, New Plymouth, New Zealand

7.30pm, 4th Wall Theatre
​Admission: $25 adult, $20 senior, $10 student
​Book: www.4thwalltheatre.co.nz 0800 484 925
Brought to you by Arts on Tour

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NZGQ Concert
July 7th, Nelson, New Zealand

3.30pm, Nelson Centre of Musical Arts
Admission: $35 standard, $5 NCMA staff and students, $25 community services card
Book:  www.ticketdirect.co.nz and www.ncma.nz
Brought to you by Arts on Tour

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NZGQ Concert
July 5th, Reefton, New Zealand

8.00pm, Reefton Club
Admission: $20 adults, $10 students, $50 family
Book: door sales or (03) 732 8111 or (03) 732 8542
Brought to you by Arts on Tour

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NZGQ Concert
July 4th, Barrytown, New Zealand

 8.00pm, Barrytown Hall, 1 Main St, Barrytown
Admission: $20 door sales
Brought to you by 
Arts on Tour

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NZGQ Concert
July 3rd, Hokitika, New Zealand

 7.30pm, Old Lodge Theatre, 11 Revell St
Admission: $20
Book: Hokitika's Regent Theatre
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NZGQ Concert
July 2nd, Alexandra, New Zealand

 7.30pm, The Stadium Tavern
Admission: Adult $25, Gold card $20, Child $10
Book: Central Otago i-Site or at the door if available
Brought to you by Arts on Tour
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​NZGQ Concert
July 1st, Stewart Island, New Zealand

7.30pm​, Stewart Island Community Centre
Admission: $25
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​NZGQ Concert
June 29th, Invercargill, New Zealand

8.30pm​, Chiaroni Gallery
Admission: $35
Book: www.ticketdirect.co.nz
Brought to you by Arts on Tour

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​NZGQ Concert
June 27th, Oamaru, New Zealand

7.00pm​, Inkbox Theatre
Oamaru Opera House
Admission: $25 
Book: www.ticketdirect.co.nz and Oamaru Opera House
​Brought to you by Arts on Tour

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NZGQ Concert
June 26th, Fairlie, New Zealand

7.30pm, Heartlands Fairlie, Eat Deli & Bar, 76 Main St.  
Book: Anne Thomson 03 685 8496, 027 285 8824 [email protected] Or [email protected]
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NZGQ Concert
June 25th, Geraldine, New Zealand

7.30pm​, St Mary's Church
Admission: $25
Book: LOUK Clothing, 47 Talbot St, (03) 693 9070 (no eftpos).
Brought to you by Arts on Tour
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​NZGQ Concert
June 24th, Lincoln, New Zealand

7.00pm, The Laboratory
Admission: $20
Book: At the Laboratory. Tickets available over the bar,
or call (03) 325 3006
www.thelaboratory.co.nz
Brought to you by Arts on Tour
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NZGQ Concert
June 22nd, Picton, New Zealand

​7.30pm, Picton Little Theatre
Admission: $25
​Book: Take Note Picton and Alyssums Blenheim www.pictonlittletheatre.com 
Brought to you by Arts on Tour
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​Solo Concert
June 14th, Adelaide, Australia
7:30 p.m., Union Hall, 116 Grote Street
Admission: Adults $30, Concession $20
Booking: Eventbrite
​Brought to you by Ethnoclassics
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2018


​NZGQ Concert
June 22nd, Louisville, USA

Guitar Foundation of America (GFA)
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NZGQ Masterclass
June 16th, Zacatecas, Mexico

9:30am to 1:30pm hours, then
​4:00pm to 7:00pm
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NZGQ Concert
June 15th, Zacatecas, Mexico

6.00pm, Extemplo de San Agustín
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NZGQ Concert
June 12th, Colima, Mexico

Guitarromania
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8.30pm, Pinacoteca Universitaria

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NZGQ Concert
June 10th, Dunedin, New Zealand

With the Dunedin Symphony Orchestra
3.00pm, King's and Queen's Performance Arts Centre
Admission: Adults $48, Child $15, Concession $45
Bookings: https://dso.org.nz/concerts-tickets/mat1/

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NZGQ Concert
June 9th, Dunedin, New Zealand

With the Dunedin Symphony Orchestra
5.00pm, King's and Queen's Performance Arts Centre
Admission: Adults $48, Child $15, Concession $45
Bookings: https://dso.org.nz/concerts-tickets/mat1/

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NZGQ Concert
June 6th, Christchurch, New Zealand

7:30 pm - 9:30 pm, The Piano, 156 Armagh Street.
Admission: General Admission $25, Unwaged $20
Bookings: ​www.eventfinda.co.nz/2018/new-zealand-guitar-quartet/christchurch

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NZGQ Concert
June 2nd, Brisbane, Australia

7.30pm, Brisbane International Guitar Festival, Magda Community Artz, 80 Boundary Road, Bardon
Admission: Adults $43, Concession $38, Full-time Students $30, Children under 12 Free, Family Concession (Good for 4) $125
Bookings: Trybooking
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NZGQ Concert
May 31st, Canberra, Australia

7.00pm, Wesley Music Centre, 20-25 National Circuit, Forrest.
Admission: Adults $40, Concession $35, Full-time Students $25, Children under 12 $10
Bookings: Trybooking
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NZGQ Concert
May 28th, Cooma, Australia

7.30pm, St Pauls Anglican Church Hall, 136 Commissioner St.
Admission includes a light supper: Adults $25, Concession $20, Child $10 
Bookings: Tickets available at the door
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​Solo Concert
January 16th, Taranaki, New Zealand
 8pm, 4th Wall Theatre, 11 Baring Terrace
Admission: $25
Booking: 4th Wall Theatre
​Brought to you by Taranaki Classical Guitar Summer School
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2017


​Solo Concert
December 3rd, Canberra, Australia
  6pm, 17 Astelia Place, Rivett. The residence is on a battle-axe block with limited parking.  Guests are advised to park on Cedrela Place and enter via a footpath at the front of the house. (Map link).
Admission: $30
Book: Trybooking. Online bookings close pm 2 December to allow for catering planning.
Contact Details:  Bill McIntyre 0407 930 717 or email [email protected]
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​Solo Concert
December 1st, Brisbane, Australia
7.00pm, Royal Queensland Art Society (Brisbane Branch) Inc. 3/162 Petrie Terrace.
Admission: Adult $20, 13 - 18 Years $10, Under 12 free
Book: Reservations essential, email your name and party number to: [email protected]
Brought to you by Brisbane Classical Guitar  


NZGQ Concert
July 21st, Hawera, New Zealand

7.30pm, Repertory Rooms, Collins St
Admission: $25
Book: South Taranaki i-site 06 278 8599
​Brought to you by Arts on Tour
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NZGQ Concert
July 20th, Wanganui, New Zealand

7.30pm, Royal Wanganui Opera House
Admission: Adult $28, Senior $25, Friend OH, $23, Student $15
Special rates for school groups
Book: www.royaloperahouse.co.nz or at venue
​Brought to you by Arts on Tour
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NZGQ Concert
July 19th, Featherstone, New Zealand

7.00pm​, Kiwi Hall, 64 Bell St
Admission: Waged $16.50,
​Group up to 4 adults/4 children $50
Unwaged, FOK, Senior and student $5, Patron $30
Book: Eventfinda and Mr Feathers Den
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NZGQ Concert
July 16th, Motueka, New Zealand

7.30pm​, Chanel Arts Centre
Admission: Adult $20, Child $5
Book: Floral Affaire, High St
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NZGQ Concert
July 15th, Hokitika, New Zealand

7.30pm, Old Lodge Theatre
​Admission: TBA
Book: Hokitika Regent Theatre
Brought to you by Arts on Tour
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NZGQ Concert
July 13th, Oamuru, New Zealand

7.30pm​, Inbox Theatre
Oamaru Opera House
Admission: $25 (plus booking fees)
Book: www.ticketdirect.co.nz and Oamaru Opera House
​Brought to you by Arts on Tour
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NZGQ Concert
July 11th, Invercargill, New Zealand

8.00pm​, Meccaspresso Café
Admission: $27
Book: www.ticketdirect.co.nz or Southland Chamber of  Commerce
Brought to you by Arts on Tour
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NZGQ Concert
July 9th, Alexandra, New Zealand

7.30pm, The Cellar Door
Admission: Adult $25, Gold card $20, Child $10
Book: Alexandra i-Site
Brought to you by Arts on Tour
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NZGQ Concert
July 8th, Bannockburn, New Zealand

3.00pm​, Coronation Hall
Admission: Adult $25, Super Gold $20, Student/child $5
Book: Cromwell i-Site
Brought to you by Arts on Tour
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NZGQ Concert
July 7th, Wanaka, New Zealand

7.30pm​, Holy Family Catholic Church
Admission: Standard $35, Members $30, 
​Child Free of Charge
Book: Gifted, Helwick St 
Brought to you by Arts on Tour
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NZGQ Concert
July 5th, Geraldine, New Zealand

7.30pm​, Town & Country club
Admission: $25
Book: LOUK Clothing, 47 Talbot St, 03 693 9070
Brought to you by Arts on Tour
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NZGQ Concert
July 4th, Ashburton, New Zealand

7.30pm, Ashburton Event Centre
Admission: ‘Open Hat’ No charge prior to the event.
Brought to you by Arts on Tour
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NZGQ Concert
July 3rd, Lincoln, New Zealand

7.00pm, The Laboratory
Admission: $15
Book: Eventfinda or at the Laboratory
Brought to you by Arts on Tour
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NZGQ Concert
July 2nd, Darfield, New Zealand

2.30pm,Trinity Church
Admission: Adults $15, Students $5
Book: Selwyn Gallery Darfield and door sales
Brought to you by Arts on Tour
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NZGQ Concert
July 1st, Balcairn, New Zealand

8.00pm, Balcairn Public Hall
Admission: $25 
​Book: Sefton Garage, Sally Macs Amberley, Stan’s 7 Day Pharmacy Rangiora
Brought to you by Arts on Tour
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NZGQ Concert
June 30th, Picton, New Zealand

7.30pm, Picton Little Theatre, (Doors and bar open at 7pm)
Admission: $20 
​Book: Take Note Picton, Alyssums Blenheim www.pictonlittletheatre.com and door sales
Brought to you by Arts on Tour
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NZGQ Concert
June 28th, Onekaka, New Zealand

8.00pm, The Mussel Inn
Admission: $15 door sales
Brought to you by Arts on Tour
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Villa-Lobos Concerto
with the Aorangi Symphony Orchestra
February 18th, Auckland, New Zealand

7:00 - 8:30pm Auckland Town Hall - Concert Chamber, 303 Queen Street, CBD, Auckland
General Admission: $49.00, Student with ID: $20.00,Children 3 years and over: $20.00
Buy Tickets – 0800 111 999
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Check out John playing in the NZGQ 
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2016


​NZGQ Concert
December 18th, Beijing, China
7:30 - 8:30pm, Owspace - "one-way street library"

NZGQ Concert
December 17th, Beijing, China
3.00 - 4.00pm, La Plantation, Shunyi
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NZGQ Concert
December 16th, Beijing, China
7:30 - 8:30pm, Ullens Center for Contemporary Art (UCCA), 798 Art Zone

NZGQ Concert
December 15th, Beijing, China
7:00 - 8:30pm, Centennial Hall, Peking University.

NZGQ Concert
December 14th, Beijing, China
7:00 - 8:30pm, The Sunrise Concert Hall, Beihang University (BUAA).

NZGQ Concert
​December 9th, Wellington, New Zealand
7.30pm,  Adam Concert Room, NZSM Victoria University, Kelburn
Admission: $20 Adult; $15 Student; Free, NZ Classical Guitar Competitors and guest. Door Sales only, (sorry, no eftpos available).

NZGQ Concert
December 1st, Lower Hutt, New Zealand
7.30pm, Little Theatre, 2 Queens Dr.
Admission: $38 Adult; $25 Member with ID; $10 Student with ID; Free, Child (School Age) Buy Tickets

Solo Concert
January 20th, Taranaki, New Zealand
8pm, Taranaki Classical Guitar Summer School
www.taranakisummerschool.com
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NZGQ Concert
January 19th, Taranaki, New Zealand
12pm, Taranaki Classical Guitar Summer School
www.taranakisummerschool.com

Masterclasses
January 18th, Taranaki, New Zealand
10.40pm, Taranaki Classical Guitar Summer School
www.taranakisummerschool.com


2015


CD Release
December 5th, Sydney, Australia
2pm, Sydney Classical Guitar Society, 
Crows Nest Uniting Church Hall, crnr Shirley Rd and Nicholson St, Wollstonecraft, Sydney
http://www.classicalguitarsydney.org/general/

CD Release
November 28th, Canberra, Australia
7.30pm, Belconnen Arts Centre, 
Emu Bank, Canberra
Presales: Adult $20, Concession/Child (under 18 yrs) $15
​Doorsales (if not sold out): Adult $25, Concession/Child (under 18 yrs) $20
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NZGQ Concert
September 
16
th, Wellington, New Zealand

7:30pm, NZSM Concert Hall, Massey University. 
Admission: Tickets at the door $20 Adults, $15 concession
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NZGQ Concert
September 14th, Blenheim, New Zealand
6.00pm,  St Andrew's Church, 5 Henry Street
Admission: $35 Buy Tickets
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NZGQ Concert
September 11th, Upper Hutt, New Zealand
7.30pm, Expressions Theatre, 836 Fergusson Drive
Admission: $45 Buy Tickets
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NZGQ Concert
September 8th
, Gisborne, New Zealand
7.30pm, St Andrew's Church, 176 Cobden Street
Admission: $30 Buy Tickets
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NZGQ Concert
September 6th, 
Warkworth, New Zealand
4.00pm, Matakana Village Hall, 43 Matakana Valley Road, Matakana
Admission: $30 Buy Tickets
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NZGQ Concert
September 5th,
 Waiheke Island, New Zealand
5.00pm, Whittaker's Music Museum, Artworks Complex, Oneroa
Admission: $20 Adults, $15 Concession

NZGQ Concert
September
 4th, Auckland, New Zealand
5.00pm, The piano showroom, 141 Hobson St
Admission: $10 Adults, $5 students/children
Contact: Scott on 09 303 1919 or [email protected]

NZGQ Concert
September 3rd
, Hamilton, New Zealand
7.30pm, Lady Goodfellow Chapel, University of Waikato
Admission: Tickets at the door $25 Adults, $15 Concession
Contact: [email protected]

NZGQ Concert
September 1st
, Palmerston North, New Zealand
7.00pm, The Globe Theatre, Main St 
Admission: $30 Student & Adult, $22 Adults, $15 Students  Door sales available or book at The Globe
Contact: phone 06 351 4409 or www.globetheatre.co.nz 

NZGQ Concert
July 5th, Illawarra, NSW, Australia
3.00pm, Excelsior Hall, 352-358 Lawrence Hargrave Drive, Thirroul
Admission:  $25 Adults, $20 Concession, $10 Student.
Door sales only

NZGQ Concert
July 3rd
, Canberra, ACT, Australia
7.30pm, Big Band Room, Peter Karmel Building, ANU School of Music
Contact: www.music.anu.edu.au

NZGQ Concert
June 27th, Sydney, NSW, Australia
7.30pm, The Glebe Town Hall, 160 St Johns Rd, Glebe
Admission: $30 Adults, $25 CGS members
Contact: (02) 9389 6782 www.classicalguitarsydney.org

NZGQ Concert
June 26th
, Cooma, NSW, Australia
7.30pm, St Pauls Anglican Church Hall, 136 Commissioner St
Admission: $25 Adults, $20 Concession, $10 Student.
Bookings: (02) 6452 6067 (Cooma School of Music)

NZGQ Concert
June 25th, Wagga Wagga, NSW, Australia
1.10pm, Wagga Wagga Baptist Church, Tarcutta St
Admission: Free
Contact: [email protected]

Concerto Concert
with the National Capital Orchestra of Australia
June 21st Canberra, ACT, Australia
3.00pm, The Q, Queanbeyan 
Contact: www.nco.org.au


​Solo Concert

January 13th, Sydney, Australia
1pm, Sydney Classical Guitar Society - Summer School, 
Ascham School Music Department, Sydney
http://www.classicalguitarsydney.org/summer-school/


2014


NZGQ Concert
July 10th, Wellington, New Zealand
1pm, St Andrews on the Terrace, Wellington
Performance with New Zealand Guitar Quartet

Solo Concert
February 8th, Adelaide, Australia
7pm, 12 Le Hunte Street, Wayville, Adelaide
$25 / $20 (concession) - includes supper, bookings essential for catering purposes
Book with Anne-Marie by email [email protected] or SMS/call 0413 914 280 

Solo Concert
January 15th, Taranaki, New Zealand
8pm, Taranaki Classical Guitar Summer School
www.taranakisummerschool.com

Masterclasses
January 14th, Taranaki, New Zealand
3.15pm, Taranaki Classical Guitar Summer School
www.taranakisummerschool.com


2013


Solo Concert
July 8th, Timaru, New Zealand

Masterclasses
July 7th, Christchurch, New Zealand
Contact: Paul Zdrenka on [email protected] or 027 241 6932 for further details

Solo Concert
July 6th, Christchurch, New Zealand
7pm, Hohepa, 23 Barrington St, Cashmere, Christchurch
Christchurch Guitar Society
$30 door, $20 unwaged, $25 presale ($20 unwaged presale)
Contact: Paul Zdrenka on [email protected] or 027 241 6932 for further details

Solo Concert
May 29th, Guadalajara, Mexico
8pm, Auditorio de la Alianza Francesca de Guadalajara,
Lopez Cotilla 1199, Colonia Moderna, Guadalajara, Mexico
$50 pesos door
Contact: David Mozqueda [email protected]

Masterclasses
May 28th, Guadalajara, Mexico
9:30am - 1:30pm, Auditorio de la Alianza Francesca de Guadalajara,
Lopez Cotilla 1199, Colonia Moderna, Guadalajara, Mexico
Contact: David Mozqueda [email protected]

Solo Concert
May 23rd, Colima, Mexico
8.30pm Teatro Hidalgo, La Universidad De Colima
8th Colima International Guitar Festival
8° Festival Internacional de Guitarra
Guitarromania 2013
http://www.ucol.mx/planteles/iuba/blog/

Masterclasses
May 18th, Wellington, New Zealand
10am - 2pm, Adam Concert Room, Victoria University.
Wellington Classical Guitar Society
http://wellington.classicalguitar.org.nz

Solo Concert
May 17th, Wellington, New Zealand
7:30pm, Adam Concert Room, Victoria University.
Door sales $25,  Presale  $20,  Presale student/unwaged $10
Wellington Classical Guitar Society
http://wellington.classicalguitar.org.nz

Solo Concert
May 15th, Hamilton, New Zealand
1pm, Dr John Gallagher Concert Chamber, Academy of Performing Arts, University of Waikato
Contact Kim Johnson on: 07 838 4380 for further information.
 Door sales $5

Solo Concert
May 11th, Auckland, New Zealand
1012 East Coast Rd. Torbay, Auckland.
 Please pre- book seats by email to [email protected] or ph.09 473 2226.
Adult $30, Child and student $15 , Senior $25 
Wine, juice and tapas included.


2012


Solo Concert
Jan 18th, New Plymouth Classical Guitar Summer School, New Zealand
 8pm St Andrews Church, Liardet St, New Plymouth


2011


Solo Concert
Oct 22nd, Nitra Classical Guitar Festival, Slovakia

Solo Concert
Oct 8th, London, England
7.30pm The Greenwood Centre, School Road, Off Windmill Road, Hampton Hill, Middlesex TW12 1QL
Tickets £8/7con

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