Following the success of the inaugural South of England Show in 2016, the rebranded London International Show looks set to further its appeal to the wider public. Josh Gardner gets the skinny from Peter Hoarty…
This will be the third year we have organised this show. In total we have been running shows for more than 20 years and this year will see our 80th event take place.
The first time we ran this show we had a lot of interest from Europe – particularly luthiers and custom builders. Several of them attended that first show and we thought that re-branding as the London International Show last year would encourage others – which has proved to be the case. This year some of the best custom builders from all over Europe will be present – Poland, Greece, France, Belgium, Switzerland, Italy, Netherlands, Germany, Sweden – and we’ve had enquiries from USA and India. who are hoping to attend.
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It isn’t corporate and it isn’t an exhibition type of event. It’s based on the USA style of table-top show and is very much a retail event with buying, selling and trading of new, vintage and used s, amps, pedals and accessories encouraged. Alongside the bigger names there are a myriad of independent retailers, custom builders, accessory specialists, vintage and second-hand instrument dealers, innovators introducing their ideas and even private individuals with gear to sell. You can bring your in to sell to a dealer or part-exchange if you see something you like.
Our shows have always been based on the principle of value for money for exhibitors and the public which means an affordable entrance fee for visitors, moderate exhibitor prices with no added extras, good transport links and free parking for all.
There will be live music presented in a separate hall with bands, workshops and demos sponsored by exhibitors and there is no additional charge to see the performances.
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Buying and selling is also a big part of what makes the show so exciting – have you got lots of retailers lined up to exhibit this year?
We have 160 exhibitors already booked and we’re still getting new enquiries every day. Lots of the exhibitors are well-known retailers or distributors including JHS, Blackstar, Korg, PMT, Charlie Chandlers, s4You, Centre Langley, Little Shop, Ivor Mairants and Nottingham City s and many more.
But it’s not just retailers – all the exhibitors are selling, including private collectors pruning their vintage collection, enthusiasts with second-hand bargains, pick-up makers, FX pedal companies such as ThorpyFX, Fredric, Flatley and Tate Effects, Headrush and many more; British brands Patrick Eggle, Shergold, Fret-King, Crimson, Auden and Gordon Smith; amp makers including Vox, Hiwatt, Award-Session, Cornell and Hamstead; parts and accessories from the likes of Allparts, House of Tone and Pinegrove Leather; and too many electric and acoustic luthiers to mention.
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There are always special ‘show only’ deals and great show bargains and it’s a lot of fun haggling over prices which you wouldn’t get the chance to do online or in a shop.
Personally, it was walking round a corner to see one of the best ists in the world and one of my heroes, Martin Taylor, giving an impromptu performance at Ivor Mairant’s stand. Martin had turned up at the Show unannounced to collect his new signature Fibonacci Joya . I changed from show organiser to tongue-tied fan in an instant. It was a thrill to finally meet him and a great photo-opportunity for me.
Loads of stuff you won’t see in shops. New, vintage and second-hand electrics, acoustics, basses, custom builds, lapsteels, mandolins, ukuleles, amps, effects, cigar box and oil can s, stands, pickups, speakers, cabs, PA, strings, straps, books, CD’s, DVD’s, leads, cases, bodies, necks, tuners, knobs, gifts, magazines, t-shirts, slides, picks, cases & capos. In short, everything -related.
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Plus some great live music including Germany’s Thomas Blug with his band RockAnarchy and the amazing Aziz Ibrahim with a stunning display of virtuosity and masterful use of effects.
Great s including ATB s jaw-dropping display of vintage classics and Phil Harris on the live stage playing original ’59 Gibson ‘bursts. A display of vintage Marshall Amps. Some extraordinary and imaginative custom creations in s, amps and pedals. Meeting up with friends. Seeing everybody enjoying themselves. Picking up a ’64 blackface Fender Deluxe Reverb for next to nothing (I can dream too!)
The location is something that really sets LIGS apart from other shows in the London area – tell us more about the Kempton Park venue…
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The show takes place over two massive halls in the main grandstand with the live music hall separate in the adjacent stand. The setting is idyllic, overlooking the racecourse and some fine countryside. It’s close to the motorway and major routes so it’s easy to get to and there are acres of FREE PARKING. For those who don’t want to drive, there is even a train station inside the venue grounds! There is a licensed bar with food and drinks available in the restaurant and snack bar.
The LIGS always has a really welcoming and down to earth vibe compared to some other shows, is that something you’ve been keen to preserve as the show has got bigger?
Yes, all our shows have a great, relaxed, friendly ambience and we would never change that.The wonderful thing is that everybody there is a enthusiast – exhibitors and visitors, beginners and veterans alike – and everybody is in a great mood. We all have music and s in common so there are no barriers and there is plenty to talk about. Plus, people meet friends and old bandmates they haven’t seen for years and have chance for a catch up. It’s like being the hosts at a huge party!
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2 “Every time I’ve played that , people turn around”: Portugal. The Man’s John Gourley on his signature Gretsch and the music that shaped his lifeFollowing the success of the inaugural South of England Guitar Show in 2016, Northern Guitar Shows Ltd will be again hosting this superb guitar show in the London area. In view of the number of enquiries and bookings now emanating from Europe we have decided to re-brand the show as The London International Guitar Show.
The London International Guitar Show will be held at Kempton Park Racecourse on Sunday 29th October 2017 from 10am to 4.30pm. The event will follow the extremely successful model that NGS Ltd have been promoting in the North where they have had more than 60 events in the last 20 years including the annual North West Guitar Show and Merseyside Guitar Show.
In line with their other well-established events, this show features an affordable entrance fee for visitors, moderate exhibitor prices with no added extras, free parking for all and good transport links including proximity to the motorways and a railway station in the venue grounds.
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There is space in the exhibition halls at Kempton Park for more than 180 exhibitors and there will be live music included in a separate hall with bands, workshops and demos. The show is based on the American style of table-top exhibition and is very much a retail event with buying, selling and trading of new, vintage and used guitars, amps, pedals and accessories encouraged.
BUY, SELL & TRADE all guitar-related products from retailers, distributors, manufacturers, luthiers, boutique makers and even private collectors and dealers. Live performance schedule: 11.45am Working with Bose Professional systems superb folk duo, The Huers will showcase their great playing, superb songs and amazing harmonies. 1.00pm Four-piece band Big River with their powerful blues-rock direct from the Thames Delta presented by Fret-King and Vintage Guitars. 2.00pm Lazy J Custom Amps present a vintage guitar workshop with renowned guitarist, historian, collector and expert, Phil Harris. 2.45pm The Story of Rock Guitar Heroes with their rockumentary trip through the decades (Due to unforeseen circumstances Chris Walton & the Forgotten Sons are unable to appear.)
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