Enjoy a joyful journey of music for marimba, vibraphone, guitar and percussion, influenced by the energetic rhythms and harmonies of flamenco, tango and jazz and featuring new works by talented UWA composers.

The WAAPA Plectra Guitar Ensemble and UWA Guitar Studio will perform a joint concert with students from Margaret River Senior High School in the opening concert for the inaugural "Strings Attached" West Australian Guitar Festival.

An afternoon of workshops with the classical guitar students at Margaret River SHS, to help them refine their ensemble playing skills.

A celebration of the beauty, passion and romance of the Parisian guitar…

From 16th century counterpoint through to post-modern guitar bards such Dyens and Kleynjans, the French have had a long love affair with the guitar.

Enjoy musical gems from this rich body of work performed by the Classical Guitar staff and students.

Following 2018’s hugely successful performance at the Perth International Classical Guitar Festival, talented high school players in UWA’s Accelerate program join forces with emerging artists from the UWA Guitar Studio. Featuring the Australian premiere performance of Terry Riley's epic work "Y Bolanzero," this is a program not to be missed!

Come and hear the Plectra guitar ensemble and selected student soloists perform a range of modern works for classical guitar.

Come hear some of Western Australia’s most talented young guitarists perform an exciting concert of solo and ensemble repertoire for the guitar.

Presentation of a paper on the influence of rock music on the guitar works of Nigel Westlake

WAAPA's Classical Guitar staff and students get their groove on!

The smooth, mellow sound of the nylon-stringed guitar might be more often associated with classical music, but this concert showcases arrangements of pop and rock classics from musical legends such as the Beatles, Gypsy Kings, David Bowie and much more.

Tickets available via the WAAPA website.

Join the Perth Guitar Quartet and the UWA Conservatorium of Music as we launch the first Perth International Classical Guitar Festival. 

More information about the festival can be found on my news page!

Come and hear the Plectra guitar ensemble, selected student soloists, and Dr Jonathan Paget and Dr Melissa Fitzgerald perform a range of modern works for classical guitar.

Free entry!

The Perth Guitar Quartet are thrilled to be performing in Cappuccino Concerts' 2018 Grove Classics Concert Series with our concert, titled "Landscapes"! 

The music in this program draws inspiration from the world and scenes around us: from Australia’s vast changing land as viewed from a fast car on a highway, to French Impressionism, the lively dance music of South America, the contrast between large stone monuments and small precious stones, even the music of David Bowie. 

Join us for an unforgettable evocative journey.

All Grove Classics 2018 performances feature BLACK BOX Visual Arts Studio Art Show exhibiting the work of Australian and international artists. All artworks are for sale.

Enjoy a complimentary wine and the intimacy of superb chamber music in the comfortable environment of the state-of-the-art The Grove Library building.

Tickets available now from trybooking: https://www.trybooking.com/book/event?eid=384496&

The guitar in Australia has experienced a renaissance of popularity. In this explosion of exciting musical activity, many composers look to the landscape for inspiration. Special guest Australian guitarist Ken Murray joins WAAPA's guitar students for a fascinating musical journey into the Australian outback, from the musically iconic to the arcane, featuring evocative and engaging works by Ken Murray, Duncan Gardiner, Nigel Westlake, and more!

Tickets: $28 - Full, $23 - Concession/Friends, available now from the WAAPA Box Office or online.

The second stop on our quick little trip down to WA's Great Southern region.

If you're in Denmark (or nearby), come to the Denmark Artshouse and enjoy an afternoon concert featuring some of our favourite guitar quartet works from Australia and abroad!

Tickets available now from eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/perth-guitar-quartet-denmark-concert-tickets-44535416630.
Purchase online now to avoid missing out! Limited door tickets available!

It's with great excitement that the Perth Guitar Quartet is heading down to WA's Great Southern Region. 

If you're in Albany, come and join us for an evening of some of our favourite works for guitar quartet, held in the beautiful Wesley Church.

Tickets available via trybooking: https://www.trybooking.com/book/event?eid=368153.
Purchase online now to avoid missing out!

I am looking forward to working with the Perth Guitar Quartet, the UWA Conservatorium of Music, the UWA Centre for Social Impact, and the WA Alliance to End Homelessness (WAAEH) in this once-in-a-lifetime community event. 

In 1971 composer Gavin Bryars arranged a piece of music based on a loop of an unknown homeless man singing a brief stanza. Almost 50 years later, homelessness is still a huge issue for so many in our community. This incredibly powerful and poignant piece is being used to raise awareness about the #EndHomelessnessWA campaign  

On Friday April 13, a recording of this loop playing will be pushed around Hay & Murray St malls on a trolley. Ensembles (including the Perth Guitar Quartet) will be stationed throughout the malls and will sing/play a simple 12 bar arrangement as the trolley passes. Ensembles will then move to Forrest Place and join together in a powerful finale of hundreds of performers accompanying the recording of the homeless man. 

Everyone deserves a home, and together we can end homelessness in WA.

https://www.endhomelessnesswa.com/register-support

This concert by the Fremantle Symphony Orchestra aims to introduce kids to the sounds and excitement of the orchestra. I'm delighted to be joining them to play a cute arrangement of a 14th Century tune, Per Tropo Fede.  

More information available HERE.

The Perth Guitar Quartet were shocked and saddened at the sudden passing of Phillip Houghton at the end of September this year. While tribute concerts have taken place on the east coast, we have decided to hold our own on the west coast. 

This special evening will feature a range of Houghton's works, from solos through to quartets, all presented by the Perth Guitar Quartet, and featuring guest artist Shayne Harris.

Come and be transported into the evocative sound world - an unmissable event.

Tune in to 92.1FM or listen online to hear us chat about our upcoming concert and play a few pieces live on air!

http://rtrfm.com.au/shows/pluckedstrings/

I will be playing in the Guitar Society Orchestra for their end-of-year concert. 

Also featured at this concert will be the amazing UWA Moretti Ensemble, performing Nigel Westlake's Six Fish. Performed on a mix of classical guitars, dobro and a 12-string guitar, this is a special performance, not to be missed!

Tickets available online soon: $25 Adults, $20 Conc., $15 members

Door prices: $28 Adults, $23 conc., $18 members.

Tune in to Plucked Strings on RTR 92.1FM on Sunday, November 5, 6-7pm to hear me discuss my PhD research with host, Graham Hawkes. Some of my recordings of Westlake's works will be featured on the program, along with some of my other favourite recordings!