Featuring a welcoming, community approach, the NGF will begin with a showcase presenting performances from the winners of the competition last year, the Melbourne Suzuki Guitar Ensemble and ensemble pieces from The Connie Chamber Collective. 

Connie Chamber Collective volunteers will share their passion for the inclusion of guitar in ensembles, the creation of new and diverse repertoire, and share their love of the nylon string guitar with the next generation.

Competition details:   

Any Classical Guitarist is welcome to enter, in two categories:

AMEB or Suzuki Book 4 and above

AMEB or Suzuki Book 4 and below.

Prizes include performance opportunities and Cash.

Performances from the 2024 NGiF:

Mystery Canon and Mystery Where performed by MSGE (Melbourne Suzuki Guitar Ensemble)

My Friend Totoro Medley (by Joe Hisaishi) and Drunken Sailor (by Meredith Connie) performed live