Stellar line-up for UK’s biggest guitar show

This week Now Play It will be at the much-anticipated London International Music Show that takes place at the London ExCeL Centre, running from Thursday 12th June, through the 13th, 14th and finishing on Sunday 15th. At the Now Play It stand (F101) you can take a minute from the busy pace of the show, chill out on our sumptuous leather couches and watch, interact - and if you've picked up a new guitar - play along to a range of NPI content.

The exhibition promises hundreds of the top brand names in the business showcasing their wares with every conceivable type of guitar and accessory on display under one roof. There will also be a huge display of drums, sound recording technology and acoustic instruments for you to check out.

Aside from the gear and technology likely to make the eyes water, there's also a host of other cool concerts and seminars including Live performances from some musical legends including guitar God himself Joe Satriani, rock's premiere virtuoso guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen and arguably the world's greatest bass player, Billy Sheehan. Not to be outdone by Jason Bonham of Led Zeppelin, Chad Smith of The Red Hot Chili Peppers and Ray Luzier from (Korn).

Want more? Visitors can also chat with Radio One's Colin Murray in the live seminar theatre and watch live interviews with leading names from the world of production and sound engineering such as Steve Lyon, producer of Depeche Mode and The Cure and Tony Cousins, producer for Robbie Williams and Elton John.

Tickets for the show cost £15 and can be bought at the box office at ExCeL.

So bring your band mates for the ultimate band day out at a music exhibition.

LINE UP OF PERFORMANCES AND EVENTS

London Guitar Show Main Stage

Saturday 14th June
10.30 Guitar Idol Final
12.00 C3 presents Richie Kotzen, Guthrie Govern & Jamie Humphries
13.30 Billy Sheehan
14.20 Paul Gilbert
15.30 Phil Hilborne
16.20 Yngwie Malmsteen

Sunday 15th June
12.00 Joe Satriani
15.00 RD Crusaders

Unplugged Acoustic Stage

Saturday 14th June
11.30 The Internationals
12.30 Surianne
13.30 Michael Messer & BJ Cole
14.30 Hot Lips & Chilli Fingers
16.00 Courtney Pine

Sunday 15th June

11.40 Musicians Union
12.30 Hot Lips & Chilli Fingers
13.30 Chris Difford & Boo Hewedine
15.00 Big Jim Sullivan

For further information on The London Guitar Show, the London International Music show, latest news and to buy tickets visit Londoninternationalmusicshow.com.