Mike Dawes

Mike Dawes, an English guitarist voted the world's best acoustic guitarist by Total Guitar and MusicRadar, performs a solo concert at Geelong West Town Hall on May 11, 2026, from 7:30 PM to 8:45 PM. Renowned for his virtuosic fingerstyle technique, he weaves melody, bass, harmony, and percussion on a single guitar, creating orchestral soundscapes from original compositions and classic arrangements. He has collaborated with Tommy Emmanuel on Accomplice Vol. 3 and tours as lead guitarist for Justin Hayward of The Moody Blues. The 75-minute general admission show is suitable for ages 8+ with under-16s accompanied by a guardian, and the venue is wheelchair accessible.