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EXPO
As an extra treat for the guests at Larvik Guitar Festivals, we're excited to bring back the Guitar & Bass Expo brought to you by our friends at 4Sound Norway.
Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting your musical journey, the expo will be a place to discover the latest and greatest from top brands and suppliers like EM Nordic, Algam Nordic, Fitzpatrick, Roland, Yamaha, Polysonic, Crafton, Morgan Instrument, Gewa, Fender, TMA, Sound Service, Benum and Minuendo.
The Larvik Guitar Festival is not just a showcase; it's a networking hub and celebration of all things guitar and bass.
Admission to the expo is free, granting you access to exclusive expo deals and expertise from 4Sounds seasoned professionals.
Marvel at the craftsmanship, test out the gear, and take part in product demonstrations and clinics.
GUITAR SCIENCE
This year’s Larvik Guitar Festival continues its tradition of blending music and technology with an exciting, free-to-attend event. Last year, Professor Alexander Refsum Jensinius captivated audiences by demonstrating self-playing guitars and real-time brain activity during performance. This year, we’re thrilled to welcome Professor Michel Buffa, a leading expert in web audio technologies.
Professor Buffa will showcase how modern browser-based tools can transform your guitar into a live, digital sound lab. Discover how to create amps and effects directly in your browser—an innovative approach that’s sure to inspire guitar enthusiasts, tech fans, and the curious alike.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to experience the cutting edge of music and technology—open to everyone!
LGF CHAMPION OF THE YEAR
Champion of the Year 2025 admission is now open! Send us your performance using the guidelines below and who knows, may be you'll end up being the top three most voted guitarist or bassist and will play live at the festival!
Admissions close 31st of January. Voting begins in February.
Send us a downloadable link (dropbox, drive, onedrive) to gitarfestivalen@gmail.com - good luck!
What is LGF Champion of the Year?
After 15 years of festivals celebrating the most renowned guitarists and bass players in the world, we are ready to crown our own champion of the year!
We will be hosting a competition in two categories, one for guitarists and one for bass players.
The top three most voted participant in each category, will be invited to play at the festival stage in front of a live audience and a live jury. In the final you will be asked to play a full song, either with backing track or solo, and it doesn’t necessarily have to be the same song that you admitted entering the competition. There might also be a little twist (challenge) when it comes to the final performance, but more information to come.
Criteria:
- The candidate cannot be younger than 16 years old.
- The jury will consider both musicality and technique in this competition.
- Both acoustic and electric instruments are allowed.
- High quality video and audio is not a requirement, but it is recommended.
Other than the fame and glory of becoming the LGF Guitar/Bass Champion of 2025, we have a superb company sponsoring this competition with prices for all the finalists.
Contact us if you have any questions.
LGF CHAMPION OF THE YEAR 2024
From left: Nick Johnston (jury), Daniel Jenssen (2nd place), Per Cesar Westgård (1st place), Kent Grupperud (3rd place), Stewe Lawson (jury)