G-TARanaki - New Zealand’s only international guitar festival which brings some of the world’s best guitarists to Taranaki to educate, entertain and inspire music lovers - will be held from 11-15 August 2010 in New Plymouth, Taranaki. The complete line-up has been announced as follows:

Friday, August 13th:

New Zealand's THE CHECKS, US teen guitar prodigy DESIREE BASSETT, UK blues sensation the OLI BROWN BAND, classical, jazz and world music from CALIFORNIA GUITAR TRIO, KING CRIMSON/PETER GABRIEL bassist Tony Levin, finishing up with a grand finale All-Star Jam led by ULI JON ROTH (ex-SCORPIONS), with Leslie West (MOUNTAIN), Vinnie Moore (UFO) and Jennifer Batten (MICHAEL JACKSON).

Saturday, August 14th:

New Zealand's SHOTGUN ALLEY and IN DREAD RESPONSE, Vinnie Moore, Jennifer Batten, metal supergroup HAIL! and headline artist SLASH (VELVET REVOLVER, ex-GUNS N' ROSES)

3 Exclusive Midnight Sessions

Thursday, August 12th:

Wellington’s THOMAS OLIVER BAND, PINK FLOYD bassist Guy Pratt with the California Guitar Trio, Tony Levin, Oli Brown and Desiree Bassett.

Friday, August 13th::

Opening with a Guitar Extravaganza presented by BRANDON REIHANA and KARA GORDON, Leslie West, Desiree Bassett, Guy Pratt and Vinnie Moore.

Saturday, August 14th:

Taranaki’s own BRIAN HATCHER BAND, Jennifer Batten, Uli Jon Roth, Hail! and Slash.

Pre-sale starts Friday, sign-up to receive G-TARanaki newsletters to be included in the pre-sale. General sale starts from Monday 31 May 2010. All tickets sold through Ticketmaster online - www.ticketmaster.co.nz.

The five day event will also feature:

- Three Sky Academy workshops, master classes and performances – held at TSB Showplace, free entry for secondary school students in Taranaki
- A range of free forums and clinics held at TSB Showplace and Puke Ariki
- An exhibition of rare and valuable guitars – displayed at Puke Ariki, free entry
- Bell Street Blues Club Night performance at Puke Ariki