Dansk Guitarselskab invites you to DGS Prize 2026 - a grand guitar festival featuring some of Denmark's finest guitar orchestras and ensembles. The evening celebrates the guitar's place in Danish musical culture through performances and award presentations.
Programme:
- DGSO - the guitar orchestra directed by Simon Oddershede, with soprano soloist Anna Bæk Christensen from DR Vocal Ensemble
- Goldfingers from Ballerup Music School led by Frank Massa and Thomas Winthereik
- Royal Danish Music Conservatory's guitar ensemble with bachelor, master and soloist students led by Henrik Bay Hansen
- AROS Guitar Duo - award-winning Danish guitar duo consisting of Simon Wildau and Mikkel Egelund, known for the acclaimed album 'In Time' from 2024
Prizes are announced throughout the evening: Guitarist of the Year, Young Talent of the Year, Guitar Ensemble of the Year, and Guitar Teacher of the Year. Breaks are held with refreshments where you can meet other audience members and musicians. Nominations for the awards are received at [email protected] with deadline Sunday 15 November 2026 - both professional and non-professional musicians can be nominated.
