12/12/2022
We are very happy and excited to announce that on December 10th, the "Synergy Guitar '' international competition was held in Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia.
Guitarists aged up to 25 from Georgia and Armenia participated in the competition. The finalists chosen after the first online stage presented their live performances in front of the jury, which included Khoren Mikayelyan (Guitar Player, Music Producer, international award winner), Khvicha maglakelidze (Guitar Player, Soloist of Philharmonic, TV Host) , Sergi Shengelia Bob Cat (Guitar player from such bands as Angel of Disease, Ennui, DismoriaL, Signs).
The jury evaluated the performances of the participants with 2 criteria: technique and performance, each participant should have performed two full pieces, original , cover or an improv that best demonstrated their performance technique and stage presence.
After an outstanding competition the jury decided to give the first place to 20 years old participant Mikayel Bektashyan, second place Mate Salkhinashvili and Nikoloz Gelashville took third place. All participants received participation certificates and gifts from contest sponsors. Additional prize was given to Mate Salkhinashvili for the support from the online audience.
Special thanks to Update Bar and Zura Bass Shengelia without whom this competition would not be possible!!!