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Dutch Guitar Foundation, Groningen (2026)

28/02/2026

Final results from the 8th Groningen Guitar Competition, no age limit category, with pictures. The jury was faced with difficult decisions as the level was as high as ever!

1st Prize -

2nd Prize - .le.guitariste

3rd Prize - .ravnikar

Audience Prize - .le.guitariste

Finalists - &

Congratulations!👏🎉🎶

And thank you all for giving our audience a day filled with fantastic guitar music!🥳

📷 - .penninkhof 🙏

27/02/2026

Pictures from the final round of Category 3 (up to 18) of the 1st Sabrina Vlaškalić Legacy Guitar Competition for Youth. The level was incredibly high and the jury was very impressed!

1st prize winner -

Congratulations!! 🎉🤗🎵

Also congratulations to the other three finalists, , .lieverse and ! 👏🏻

📷 - .penninkhof 🙏🏻

27/02/2026

Pictures from the final round of Category 3 (up to 18) of the 1st Sabrina Vlaškalić Legacy Guitar Competition for Youth. The level was incredibly high and the jury was very impressed!

1st prize winner -

Congratulations!! 🎉🤗🎵

Also congratulations to the other three finalists, , .lieverse and ! 👏🏻

📷 - .penninkhof 🙏🏻

25/02/2026

8th Groningen Classical Guitar Festival & Competition

🎶21st-26th of February, 2026🎶

The Semi-Final round of our competition has wrapped up!

We want to thank all participants for giving us a day filled with skilful performances and some beautiful guitar music.
We’d like to congratulate you all for your performances!

The highly anticipated moment has finally arrived.

Hereby, we announce the names of the Finalists of the 8th Groningen Guitar Festival & Competition:

Tohi Harada
Flavius Wagner
Julio Robles
Leon Ravnikar
Mark Zemliansky

Congratulations!👏👏👏

Tune in for the Final Round, it is going to be a day filled with the highest level of great guitarists and beautiful programmes!

It takes place at the Prins Claus Conservatorium, AE-hall, 14:00-17:00.

22/02/2026

8th Groningen Classical Guitar Festival & Competition

🎶21st-26th of February, 2026🎶

After an exciting day filled with performances, we’re pleased to announce that the First Round of the Groningen Guitar Competition has successfully concluded!
It has truly been a pleasure for us to see the competition maintain such a high level for yet another year!

Hereby, we would like to announce the names of the participants that make it to the Semi-Finals:

Julio Robles
Igor Basta
Alexandru Grecu
Nikos Arvanitis
Tohi Harada
Gabriele Imbesi
Leon Ravnikar
Viktor Papazchev
Nathan Andrien
Mark Zemlianskyi
Flavius Wagner
Leonardo Vannimartini
Ignacio Cuadrado Espadiña
Dylan Prentner
Monica Torti
Chrysostomos Tzevelekos

Congratulations to all competitors and thank you for taking part in this first round!

Come listen to the Semi-Finals starting on Tuesday (24.02), at 10:00 in room 2.22 of the Prins Claus Conservatorium.

20/02/2026

8th Groningen Guitar Festival & Competition’s GuitarExpo

🎶23rd-25th of February, 2026🎶

We're incredibly happy to announce that Pete Beer is joining us for GuitarExpo 2026. Don't miss the chance to see and try his newest instruments in person!

“My name is Pete Beer. As a child I was always interested in music, and in making things. I first started building guitars in 2001, studying for two years at Anniesland College, Glasgow. I then went on to study at London Metropolitan University (formerly Guildhall college of furniture). In 2006, with a 1st class Bsc in Musical Instrument Technology, I moved to Gloucestershire to open my first professional workshop. From there I moved to Somerset for a number of years before returning home to Argyll in 2014. Here I built my current workshop, in the village of Blairmore, looking out over the clyde. I continue to build guitars here, sending them out all over the world.”

Admission to GuitarExpo 2026 is free for everyone! We encourage you to pick up the guitars on exhibit and strike up a conversation with the creators. Don't miss the opportunity to get an inside look at the passion and skill behind these unique builds!

GuitarExpo 2026 is taking place at Prins Claus Conservatoire between the 23rd and 25th of February.

If you’d like to learn more about Pete Beer and his process check out his page ->

20/02/2026

8th Groningen Guitar Festival & Competition’s GuitarExpo

🎶23rd-25th of February, 2026🎶

We are honored to announce the return of Maksim Cuker to the GuitarExpo! Maksim's instruments are a testament to his expertise and unique approach to luthiery.

“My name is Maksim Cuker, and I am a professional guitar player and maker living in Vilnius. In 1993 at the age of 18, I handcrafted my very first guitar under the mentorship of the luthier Yuri Zirin. Having taken a break, in 2011, I returned to guitar making and crafted two guitars, the resonating sound of which stuck a chord of harmony with me and propelled me forward to continue my trade.
masterguitars.com honed my skills, but my truest teacher of all is the exceptional Ukrainian luthier named Nikolay Rudenko. Actually, I can’t say that I’ve ever met the man, the internet truly isa wonderful thing, isn’t it?”

Reminder!

Entry to the GuitarExpo 2026 is free of charge! You’re welcome to come join and try out what guitars will be displayed. You’ll be able to meet their makers and have a chat about the building process!

GuitarExpo 2026 is taking place at Prins Claus Conservatoire between the 23rd and 25th of February.

If you’d like to learn more about Max Cuker and his process check out his page ->

20/02/2026

8th Groningen Guitar Festival & Competition’s GuitarExpo

🎶23rd-25th of February, 2026🎶

He's back! We're thrilled to welcome Albert Cox to the GuitarExpo lineup once again. Expect top of the tier craftsmanship and a personal approach for every build of his!

“I build acoustic instruments: folk, archtop, classical, flamenco... I work in a traditional way, mostly with hand tools. Not only because of the beauty of the craft, but mainly because it allows me to work flexibly and precisely.

I am trained in the tradition of European classical guitar building and post-industrial American builders. I use the best of both worlds and, depending on the piece, borrow techniques from one or the other. In addition, I am always looking for new insights to stretch the boundaries of tradition.”

Don't forget!

The GuitarExpo 2026 is open to the public with free entry. Feel invited to play the guitars on display and engage in conversation with the makers. Discover the stories and techniques behind these handcrafted instruments firsthand!

GuitarExpo 2026 is taking place at Prins Claus Conservatoire between the 23rd and 25th of February.

If you’d like to learn more about Albert Cox and his process check out his page ->

20/02/2026

8th Groningen Classical Guitar Festival & Competition

🎶21st-26th of February, 2026🎶

We extend our sincere thanks to Terts en Toets for their continued patronage and for supporting the Groningen Guitar Festival & Competition for another year!

Discover more about Terts en Toets ->

Just less than a day left before we start🤩
Prepare for a week of world-class artistry. Explore the full festival schedule at: www.dutchguitarfoundation.com/en/festival

20/02/2026

The festival begins tomorrow!! We are super excited! Here is the full program, day by day. 😄

Feel free to stop by for the 1st round tomorrow from 10-16 in 2.22 at Prins Claus Conservatorium Groningen! And tomorrow evening at 20:15 in the Nieuwe Kerk for the opening concert!

19/02/2026

8th Groningen Classical Guitar Festival & Competition

🎶21st-26th of February, 2026🎶

A special thanks to JaJa for helping us bring the 8th edition of our festival to life!✨ We appreciate the support.

Visit their page here ->

And everything you need to know about the upcoming festive week can be found here: www.dutchguitarfoundation.com/en/festival

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