The Sydney Guitar Show (March 7 & 8, Sydney Showground) has just added a fabulous new session and we’re presenting it!
Australian Musician presents
RIFFS & LICKS WITH DAVE LESLIE (BABY ANIMALS)
Saturday March 7 at 3pm
Catch Australian guitar legend Dave Leslie in conversation on stage at the Sydney Guitar Show, as he and host Australian Musician editor Greg Phillips discuss the riffs and licks that influenced Dave and sparked his long career in music. We’ll dissect his classic Baby Animals riffs and chat about the stories behind them, plus we’ll quiz Dave on his gear journey and talk in depth about his main touring guitar, his Grubisa Merlin. Come along and think about some questions you’d like to ask Dave as we’ll make time for that too.
You can also catch a range of Grubisa Guitars at Booth 53 at the Sydney Guitar Show. March 7 & 8 Sydney Showground.
MORE ABOUT THE SYDNEY GUITAR SHOW
The Sydney Guitar Show will spread its wings at Sydney Olympic Park on Saturday 7 March and Sunday 8 March, with two super-sized days of guitar gear, performances, workshops and experiences. Since its inception in 2015, the Melbourne Guitar Show has become a mecca for guitar-lovers, a flagship gathering for the industry, and a totally unique experience. This year’s Sydney event brings the same sights, sounds and excitement to Sydney for the first time. An extensive celebration of the versatility and endless possibility of the world’s most popular instrument, this all ages, all levels event is guaranteed to inspire and delight axe-slingers from all walks of life. And today, the full 2026 program for the Sydney Guitar Show has arrived, featuring performances, workshops and conversations with some of country’s most exciting and innovative guitarists, including Diesel, Plini, Hussy Hicks, Tash Wolf, as well as international guest Larry Mitchell (US).
The multi-purpose and expansive Sydney Showground Hall 5 at Olympic Park offers easy access to public transport, parking, accessibility from all parts of the city, and the perfect meeting place to check out over 120 brands, performance and workshop stages, interactive displays and other surprises.