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Lee Oskar Gold Prize - Best guitarist solo/duo - International Blues Challenge 2025

International Blues Challenge: From Melbourne to Memphis

Memphis, Tennessee—where the blues seeps through the streets—was the perfect backdrop for the 2025 International Blues Challenge. Representing Melbourne, I faced packed venues, tight time limits, and nerve-racking waits, but the journey was unforgettable.

From the thrill of performing on Beale Street to being named Solo/Duo Guitarist of the Year, it was a testament to the power of the blues and the support of the Melbourne Blues Appreciation Society.

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An interview with Nick about the International Blues Challenge in Memphis 2025. Nick won the coveted “best guitarist solo/duo”!

Memphis Challenge Series: Want to make it to Memphis? Here’s how! Story by Dennis AtkinsPhoto from Nick Charles Instagram account (“nickcharles28”) Nick Charles should have felt pretty calm and assured when he walked into the Orpheum Theatre on the corner…

Read MoreAn interview with Nick about the International Blues Challenge in Memphis 2025. Nick won the coveted “best guitarist solo/duo”!

Port Fairy 2024

Port Fairy 2024 The Guitarists Concert and a Solo Show in The Lecture Another great Port Fairy Folk Festival is over and once again it was a great honourto be the host of the Guitarists Concert. I’ve been hosting the…

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