2026 WA Classical Guitar (Ensemble & Solo) Festival

The 2026 WA Classical Guitar (Ensemble & Solo) Festival

Presented by

• The Classical Guitar Society of Western Australia, Inc. (www.guitarwa.com.au); and

• Instrumental Music School Services, WA Department of Education (www.education.wa.edu.au/en/instrumental-music)

This festival is an annual event in Western Australia that is potentially the largest of its kind in the Southern hemisphere. With a long history of presenting ensemble performance, it has also included soloists since 2020. The festival provides a unique opportunity for guitarists to perform in a formal yet supportive environment, fostering camaraderie, pedagogical exchange, and cultural enrichment. 

Every ensemble and soloist will receive: (1) a written report; and (2) a commemorative certificate. Ensembles also receive a digital copy of a professionally produced audio recording of their performance.

Guitar Ensembles

• Fee of $90 per ensemble;
• Five categories: primary, junior secondary, senior secondary, community, and tertiary;
• Two adjudicators--Karin Schuapp (2026 Featured Visiting Concert Artist, Brisbane) and Dr Paul Svoboda (Brisbane)

Guitar Soloists

• Register online (here at Humanitix) with a fee of $15 per player; to be completed by responsible adult; 
• Adjudicator TBC.

Payments:  Registrations on the IMMS site close Friday 22 May 2026, but payments on this website will remain open until COB Friday 16 June 2026.

Late Payments: late payments (after 16 June) incur a 25% additional late fee. Unpaid ensembles may have their registration cancelled. 

Please note that the purpose of this humanitix page is to collect registration payments for performers only. Tickets for attendance at the festival will be available at the door via credit/debit card (no cash).

Payment inquiries:

• contactus@guitarwa.com.au