Musikmesse finalises Guitar Camp line-up

Musikmesse has finalised the running order for its Guitar Camp performances and Guitar College masterclasses at this year’s show.

Every day at the show (5th to 8th April 2017) will feature eight first-class guitarists. With Herman Li (Dragonforce), Nico Schliemann (Glasperlenspiel), Magnus Karlsson (Primal Fear) and Marco Wriedt (21 Octayne, ex Axxis), four more musicians have now been confirmed as attending. All the artists will give their performances with original tour equipment in the Sweat, Blood and Tears Box in Hall 11.0 – where visitors can get a close-up performance. Following their performances, the musicians will be ready and willing to sign autographs. Moreover, those with a particular interest in the guitar can attend daily master classes and workshops in the Guitar College.

Confirmed artists include:

Herman Li

Just a few days after launch of the ‘Reaching Into Infinity’ Tour in 2017, the Dragonforce guitarist will stop off at Musikmesse. With his lightning technique and special effects, he has achieved fame well beyond the confines of the metal scene. 

Magnus Karlsson

Karlsson has been playing his 6-string guitar for the power-metal band Primal Fear since 2008. He has recorded four studio albums with them and played at countless concerts. He has also created something of a stir in the international metal community with his solo project ‘Magnus Karlssons Free Fall’ – in his published material, he has collaborated with musical greats such as Tony Martin, Joe Lynn Turner and David Readman.

Nico Schliemann

Stuttgart-born Nico Schliemann and the electropop band Glasperlenspiel have worked with such famous acts as the Weather Girls, Gregor Meyle and Stefan Stoppok. He also enjoys an excellent reputation as a guitar coach.

Marco Wriedt

As a tour guitarist for Jeff Scott Soto, Marco Wriedt got to know some of the major venues in Europe. His great break as a guitarist came with the German rock band Axxis. His current group, 21 Octayne, mixes groovy hard rock with funk and prog elements. Wriedt has also made a name for himself on the music scene for his training videos on YouTube.  

Already previously confirmed as attending the Guitar Camp are: Annihilator front man, Jeff Waters, Evanescence member Jen Majura, blues and rock musician Dennis Hormes and legendary songwriter, studio guitarist and live performer, Bruce Gaitsch from Nashville. And, on top of that, Grammy winner Steve Stevens will give a unique performance, specially for the Guitar Camp, on the Saturday of the show (8th April).

Visitors can attend the Guitar College where they will get tips on polishing their technique and on the correct use of the equipment. Four of the Guitar Camp participants, Jeff Waters, Jen Majura, Marco Wriedt and Bruce Gaitsch, will be giving daily master classes and workshops. Admission is free for visitors to Musikmesse.

Performances will take place in a 50-square-metre, soundproof cabin, which is kitted out with modern event technology and does not allow a single sound to escape outside. The artists’ original tour equipment will be on display immediately adjacent to the cabin and include amps and pedal boards. 

The Guitar Camp is based on the concept of the Drum Camp which was successfully introduced at the previous Musikmesse. The Drum Camp will also be continued in 2017: participating percussionists include, amongst others, Alex Landenburg (Rhapsody), Karl Brazil (Robbie Williams) and Chris Coleman (Chaka Khan).

Guitar Camp and Guitar College schedule

Wednesday to Friday (5th to 7th April)

Saturday (8th April)

 Guitar College

 Wednesday to Saturday (5th to 8th April)