Fender Australia has revealed their impressive plans for this year’s Melbourne Guitar Show at the Melbourne Showgrounds, March 1-2, 2025.
FENDER THE FENDER EXPERIENCE
LOCATION: RUSTLERS ROOM
Join the world’s leading guitar brand at The Fender Experience and enjoy their hands-on display featuring over 100 guitars and amps!
Fender is the one for all. Its space is designed to be inclusive and cater to all musicians, no matter where they are on their guitar-playing journey.
OFFICIAL FENDER EXPERIENCE PROGRAM
SATURDAY, MARCH 1st
11 AM MYSTERY UNBOXING WITH GABOR
Feat. Gabor, TheSuperFunAwesomeHappyTimePedalShow
Join Gabor from the YouTube cult guitar show, TheSuperFunAwesomeHappyTimePedalShow, as he unboxes a mystery and rarely seen Fender product and shares his first impressions. This event is a live taping for his YouTube series “First Look.”
12 PM CASSIDY PARIS
Feat. Cassidy Paris & Stevie Janievski
The spirit of rock n roll is alive with Cassidy Paris. Drop by the Fender Experience and be treated to a stripped-back acoustic set from Cassidy Paris inspired by the female titans of rock & all their era had to offer. www.cassidyparis.com
1 PM LEON TODD – LIVE FROM FENDER
Feat. Leon Todd
Leon Todd’s guitar YouTube (@leontodd) has amassed 113k subscribers and over 34 million video views since its launch in 2008. Go behind the scenes and witness content creation in real time as Leon films an episode live on the Fender stage. You’ll see what it takes to produce a great video and learn tips on establishing your own channel, as he demo’s some of his favourite gear from the Fender stand.
2 PM FENDER ACOUSTICS SESSION
Feat. Mitch Power, Fender Music Australia
Come on a short trip through history as we examine the evolution of acoustic guitars. From traditional acoustic guitar construction that has been around for over a hundred years, to the advanced modern technology that has developed since the birth of rock’n’roll and the digital age.
3 PM SHIRTLESS BASS
Feat. Liam Brown
Liam Brown aka Shirtless is the long time bassist for Pop/ Dance sensation Client Liaison, having toured, recorded and produced for the band across various tracks. Browns solo show SHIRTLESS sees him spinning tracks on the decks WHILST slapping the bass and strumming the guitar at the same time. With sounds reminiscent of disco and house, Brown encapsulates his love of a by-gone era with a sexy new-age feel. End of paragraph. See you there. https://www.instagram.com/shirtlessbass/
SUNDAY, MARCH 2nd
11 AM DIGITAL AMPS WITH LEON TODD
Feat. Leon Todd
YouTube sensation Leon Todd shares his insights on the Fender digital amp range. From the game-changing Mustang Micro headphone amp, to our flagship Tone Master Pro amp and effects modeller, we’ll learn some essential concepts for beginners as well as more advanced tone tips and tricks.
12 PM LEARN TO PLAY A SONG – BEGINNERS SESSION
Feat. Mitch Power, Fender Music Australia
Just starting out with guitar? Not sure where to start? Want to learn how to play a song quickly? Then, this is the session for you. Mitch will guide beginners through the basics of playing a song and spark a lifelong love of the guitar. Players attending this session will be given a 3-Month Fender Play credit.
1 PM SHIRTLESS BASS
Feat. Liam Brown https://www.instagram.com/shirtlessbass/
Liam Brown aka Shirtless is the long time bassist for Pop/ Dance sensation Client Liaison, having toured, recorded and produced for the band across various tracks. Browns solo show SHIRTLESS sees him spinning tracks on the decks WHILST slapping the bass and strumming the guitar at the same time. With sounds reminiscent of disco and house, Brown encapsulates his love of a by-gone era with a sexy new-age feel. End of paragraph. See you there.
4 PM DALLAS CRANE LIVE
Feat. Full Band
Melbourne bastions of rock are on the Fender stand to close the show. Known for their raw, gritty, and guitar-driven energetic performances, this final bow from the Fender stand will surely leave you wanting more. https://dallascrane.com.au/