Melbourne Guitar Show 2025 Program

Saturday 1st March

Dallas Frasca

5pm Saturday – Main Stage

Dallas Frasca (guitar, vocals), Josh Barber (drums)

With a career spanning over a decade, Dallas Frasca stands as a true force of her generation – a charismatic presence on stage, a fierce guitar slinger, and a commanding voice behind the mic.

“Sounds like Janis Joplin and Angus Young had a baby and baptised it in bourbon” – Rolling Stone

Australian Musician

Meets Paul Dempsey

12.05pm Saturday – Main Stage

Greg Phillips, Paul Dempsey

Australian Musician magazine was created in 1995 and has been edited and produced in all of its forms by Greg Phillips. This year marks the 30th Anniversary of Australian Musician, one of our partners at the Melbourne Guitar Show. Greg will interview Paul Dempsey, renowned for his work as guitarist, vocalist and principal lyricist of Something For Kate, his own solo career, and the more recent project Fanning Dempsey National Park.

Richard Tedesco

11.05am – Main Stage

Richard Tedesco (Acoustic Guitar)

Immerse yourself in the soulful melodies and intricate rhythms of the flamenco guitar. Let Richard Tedesco transport you to the heart of Spain with a mesmerising solo performance that will leave you spellbound.

Francesca de Valence +

I Heart Songwriting Club

Saturday – Various Times

Make Music Room

Francesca de Valence (guitar, vocals, workshop facilitator)

A multi-award-winning songwriter, educator, founder of I Heart Songwriting Club and co-founder of Whitsundays Songwriter Festival. With a heroic catalogue of over 700 songs, including her impressive streak of writing a song a week for the past 10 years, Francesca music has been recorded and performed by artists including Vika & Linda
and Wendy Matthews.

11.15am: I Heart Songwriting Club Showcase

12.45pm: Songwriting Workshop One – Taking the Leap from Cover Artist to Original Artist

3.30pm: Songwriting Workshop Two – Crafting Lyrics to Tell Your Story

GretTa Ziller

I Heart Songwriting Club Showcase

11.45am Saturday – Make Music Room

Gretta Ziller (guitar, vocals)

A celebrated Australian singer-songwriter whose music transcends genres, blending folk, Americana, and country. Known for her evocative storytelling and rich vocals, Gretta’s songs reflect her journey and deep connection to the human experience.

Ultimate Guitar tone challenge

3.45pm Saturday – Main Stage

Phil Ceberano, Brett Kingman, Marcel Yammouni (guitar,
presenters)

Great guitar tone can be like the search for the holy grail OR it can be hiding in plain sight. To help guide us through our quest for tone we have three renowned Melbourne guitarists, Phil Ceberano, Brett Kingman and Marcel Yammouni

Superfunawesomehappytime Pedal Show

2.30pm Saturday – Main Stage

Gabor from SFAHTPS will walk us through a range of pedals and other gear from the Melbourne Guitar Show.

Sunday 2nd March

Paul Mason Honours Jeff Beck (with Brett Garsed)

2.45pm Sunday – Main Stage

Paul Mason (guitar), Brett Garsed (guitar), Tim Curnick (bass), Phil Turcio (keyboards), Gerry Pantazis (drums)

Renowned guitarist Paul Mason, founding member of Battlesnake and long-time lead guitarist for Jessica Mauboy, brings his critically acclaimed event In Honour of Jeff Beck, to the Melbourne Guitar Show. Joining Paul for this special performance is the iconic Brett Garsed, celebrated for his groundbreaking work with John Farnham and his enduring influence on Australian music.

Minnie Marks

1.45pm Sunday – Main Stage

Minnie Marks (guitar, vocals, foot drums)

Relentlessly gigging across the globe, equipped with an old Goldtop in her hands and a revolutionary Farmer Foot Drum at her feet; Marks consistently pushes musical limits with her mind-blowing, dynamic guitar wizardry and her insanely powerful voice, that roars out her truth through song as if her own life depended on it. And, if that’s not enough, simultaneously, creates bone marrow shaking grooves with spare limbs on her Foot Drum kit. Finally all three beasts are married together to forge a mammoth sized wall of sound.

Triple Fret

Kathleen Halloran, Jimi Hocking & Geoff Achison

11.20am Sunday – Main Stage

Jimi Hocking (guitar/vocals), Kathleen Halloran (guitar, vocals), Geoff Achison (guitar, vocals), Tim Curnick (bass), Andrew Swann (drums)

Three much loved Melbourne guitarists come together for a repeat of the special project Triple Fret. Kathleen Halloran is a rising star in the scene, well known for her work with Kate Ceberano, sharing the stage with a wide range of artists, and recently releasing her first solo single ‘Free With Me’. Jimi Hocking is a songwriter, singer and guitarist of the highest calibre, well known for his work with the Screaming Jets and as a solo artist. His combination of banter and story-telling, wailing guitar and mandolin with superb songwriting and performance makes Jimi one of the must-see acts in blues today. Geoff Achison has established himself as a firm favourite on UK, US and Oz blues/roots scenes. After many years living and touring in America’s deep south, Geoff continues to refine his unique playing style and grow his repertoire drawing on a heart full of experience.

The CB3

10.10am Sunday – Main Stage

Cristian Barbieri (guitar), Caleb Shand (bass), Tim Coghill (drums)

Blending class-act musicianship with a rare gift of both conviction and restraint, the creative prowess of The CB3 defines new parameters for contemporary music. Barbieri’s trademark sound and approach to the craft has featured onstage with some of contemporary and pop music’s most acclaimed artists (GoldLink, Masta Ace, and more).

The right gear for the gig with Leon Todd

12.40pm Sunday – Main Stage

Leon Todd (guitar, presenter)

Leon Todd is a guitarist, composer and educator who has toured the world with his original power trio Ragdoll and shared the stage with some of the biggest names in the world of Rock, Metal and Pop. In addition to his output as an artist and session musician, Leon is a prominent content creator with a popular Youtube channel covering gear reviews, tutorials and lessons, all delivered with his trademark laid back Australian style.

In this session, Leon will showcase a range of guitars and musical styles, showing you how to choose the right gear for the music you’re playing.

Guitar Styles Workshops

10:15, 11:15, 12:15

Make Music Room

Presented by Rock Academy

Stay tuned, presenter announcement coming soon!

All MGS 2025 Exhibitors