THE NORTH EAST GUITAR SHOW 2023

For 2023, THE NORTH EAST GUITAR SHOW returns to the superb, purpose-built event complex at Rainton Arena, Mercantile Rd, Houghton-le-Spring DH4 5PH and will be on Sunday 12th March from 10am to 4.00pm.

This prestige and spacious location is close to all the North East major routes, provides first-class facilities and has the advantage of easy load-in for exhibitors, excellent catering, licensed bar and free parking for all.

Based on the style of USA table-top exhibitions, the North East Guitar Show is first and foremost a retail event. New, vintage and pre-owned guitars, amps and pedals will be available to buy, trade and sell from a host of retailers, distributors, manufacturers, luthiers, boutique makers and private collectors - not to mention a full range of strings and accessories.

There will be bargains and special show deals. Free appraisals of instruments and amps will be available. Plus bands, performances ands workshops all day in the live music pavilion. 

The event is sponsored by L R Baggs, Mooer, Hercules Stands, Ernie Ball, Scan Pro Audio, Strings & Things, Reflex Print, Wilkinson Direct, McCrerie Guitars and the Musicians' Union. PA is provided by Bose Ltd. 

Registration is open to any business with guitar-related products including retailers, distributors, manufacturers, luthiers, boutique makers and private collectors and dealers. 

For enquiries or to book a stand email  portamps@gmail.com or phone  07403 346409. The Show promises to be a treat for any guitar enthusiast. Café and licensed bar. Free parking. Public admission £7 at the door.

 

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LIVE MUSIC SCHEDULE

11.00 am GUITAR OLLY
Fairclough Guitars presents this 9 year-old YouTube star.
Introduction by Andy Hartwell of Scan Pro Audio.
11.15am THE HUERS
Acoustic duo with a demo of BOSE PA.
12.00pm ANTH PURDY
A unique contemporary take on swing jazz guitar.
12.50PM WILKINSON PICKUPS WORKSHOP
with Trev Wilkinson and virtuoso guitarist Samuel C Lees.
2.15pm THE PAUL ROSE BAND
The North East's own internationally acclaimed blues/rock legend.