Southern Guitar Festival and Competition 2012

Date: June 23-24, 2012

Mission statement: 

The Southern Guitar Festival and Competition is an inaugural event that will bring world-caliber guitarists to Columbia, South Carolina. Our mission is to inspire and educate guitar professionals as well as amateurs. SGFC will encompass concerts, masterclasses, lectures, and an international competition.

What makes us stand out among the crowd?

The entire event will be hosted and partially sponsored by Columbia College, which will enable us to host the participants on campus and provide meals for an affordable price. We strive to create an inspiring and intimate atmosphere between the participants and artists.

Categories and prizes

(prizes amount are subject to change) 

Division I: College/Professional (no age limit)
(Program: 1st round - 7 minutes, Finals - 10 minutes)
1st place - $550
2nd place - $300

Division II: Grades 6 - 12( as of May 2012)
(Program: -5 minutes, one round only )
1st place - $120
2nd place - $85

Division III: Grades 1-5 (as of May 2012)
(Program: 4 minutes, one round only )
1st place - $50