Classical Guitar events
in Brighton & Hove
Classical Guitar events
in Brighton & Hove
Guitars by the Sea
One-day ensemble & solo event
28th February 2026
Join Brighton Guitar Group in an open rehearsal for
classical guitar orchestra
directed by Paul Gregory & Jon Rattenbury
Come and play some great music
for guitar ensemble – parts for all levels of ability
Followed by solo masterclass workshop sessions with Paul Gregory
Sign up to play a solo and get expert feedback from
prize-winning international guitarist Paul
Paul Gregory started playing guitar at the age of 10. He gave his Wigmore Hall debut when 19. Three years later he won the Andres Segovia International Competition in Spain. Paul has made BBC Radio 3 programmes, including live broadcasts from the NTL Studio in Belfast, the Wigmore Hall and from Broadcasting House. Paul has been a visiting professor to the Royal Irish Academy and for ten years Chief External Examiner at the Scottish Conservatoire. More recently he has been invited to give masterclasses at RCM and Trinity Laban. He has performed concerts with pianist Yoko Ono of South American Music in London and for the Søro Festival Denmark with flautist Rachel Smith. He recently performed for the Lillieleaf Summer Festival in Scotland with violinist Andrew Sherwood.
Entry fees:
Orchestra player & audience for solos - £5
Solo masterclass performer & play in orchestra - £20 (includes free guest)
Entry to the open day audience only - £3
Click here to register for the day
1pm-5pm, Saturday 28th February 2026
Venue: BHASVIC, Dyke Rd,
Brighton, BN3 6EG