Nathan Varga

Acoustic Uprising presents the 3rd Melbourne Guitar International Guitar Night “A night celebrating the guitar and virtuosity”. Featuring an all-star line up of international, national and local virtuosos including headliner Blake Goodwin from Arkansas (USA). Goodwin has wowed audiences across North America and China with his mastery of the acoustic guitar. Blake has won multiple awards for his guitar craftsmanship winning the 2015 Canadian Guitar Festival and placing 1st at the prestigious Guitar Wars competition 2 years running (2017/18) in San Antonio Texas. Goodwin brings his hybrid electric/acoustic approach to Australian shores for the first time ever this spring. Catch his debut Australian performance at the Melbourne International Guitar Night this November. Joining Blake for the event are a selection of emerging Melbourne based and interstate talent, including Ella Belfanti (QLD) fresh off her performances at the 2019 Melbourne Guitar Show where she shared her authentic brand of progressive folk/songwriting with attendees. The event will also feature two Melbourne based performers - Acoustic experimentalist Nathan Varga and blues/rock sensation Joshua Batten. This event is proudly supported by Australian Musician Magazine and the Melbourne Guitar Show