
MELBOURNE GUITAR SHOW 2025 IS ON THIS WEEKEND AT MELBOURNE SHOWGROUNDS
The Melbourne Guitar Show is back this weekend at its new home at the Victoria Pavillion, Melbourne Showgrounds (Epsom Rd, Ascot Vale). When: 10am-6pm Saturday, 10am-4pm
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The Melbourne Guitar Show is back this weekend at its new home at the Victoria Pavillion, Melbourne Showgrounds (Epsom Rd, Ascot Vale). When: 10am-6pm Saturday, 10am-4pm

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