The Vancouver Classic Guitar Society proudly presents Rising Stars: A Celebration, a once-in-a-generation concert that captures an extraordinary moment in Vancouver’s musical life. Join us for our first concert devoted exclusively to multi-award winning teen artists aged 14-17 from the Vancouver area. Don’t miss Catherine Huo, Tiger Chen, Eileen Tang and Justin Zhou in solo performances.

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The 33rd Annual Northwest Guitar Festival will be in Victoria, BC from March 20th-22nd, 2026.

The festival will include adult and youth competitions, workshops, guitar orchestra, a luthier expo, and concerts by Leonela Alejandro (2024 GFA winner), Michael Partingon (WA), Robert Wang (BC), and Marsello Avilez (AB).

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Leonela Alejandro, 2024 GFA Rose Augustine Grand Prize winner, is a rising star from Puerto Rico captivating audiences worldwide.

With over a dozen top prizes to her name, including major U.S. and international competitions, her powerful, expressive playing and orchestral soloist appearances mark her as one of today’s most exciting classical guitarists.

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Italian guitarist Aurora Orsini makes her Canadian debut with VCGS! A rising star across Europe, she’s won top prizes, performed under maestros like Zubin Mehta, and collaborated with major orchestras.

With degrees from Alicante and Boccherini Conservatoire, Orsini brings virtuosic flair and fresh artistry to the world stage.

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The MacManus Guitar Competition is a new international classical guitar competition established to discover and support the next generation of world-class artists.

Presented as part of the MacManus Guitar Festival in Seattle, the event will be held at Town Hall Seattle, WA from June 12–14, 2026.

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