We are excited to welcome some of the leading YouTubers and content creators to Guitar Summit as Partner Channels this year. These Partner Channels play a key role in spreading the spirit of Guitar Summit, taking the event into digital spaces and reaching a new generation of guitar enthusiasts. We are delighted to have the following Partner Channels with us:
Andy Ferris • The GuitarGeek
Andy "The Guitar Geek" Ferris, a British guitarist and YouTuber, is recognizable for his distinctive afro, glasses, and quirky sense of humor. With over 120,000 dedicated subscribers, his channel is a hub for gear reviews, gear news, artist interviews, and more, solidifying his status as a beloved figure in the industry. Andy was voted as the fifth-best online guitar personality of 2022.
Jamie Slays
Jamie has been slaying the game since 2003. Ever since growing up and listening to Iowa by Slipknot, Jamie was hooked and had to learn to play guitar. Jamie soon got hooked on heavier and more extreme music and started writing and recording his own music at home. Now he runs the guitar riff youtube channel 'Jamie Slays' where he plays his favourite riffs, reviews gear and posts original music & covers online.
BassTheWorld.com
More than 380,000 subscribers, over 100 million views - is there any need to introduce BassTheWorld? Gregor Fris has been running his YouTube channel for over ten years and it has since established itself as the leading online platform for the passionate bass players.
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Kfir Ochaion
A couple of numbers: 1.75 million subscribers on YouTube, 1.5 million followers on Facebook, almost 650,000 on Instagram and 300,000 on TikTok. Kfir Ochaion from Israel is unquestionably one of the most popular guitarists on all social media channels. His interpretations of cover songs on YouTube regularly gain millions of clicks, have 500,000 daily views, and are shared hundreds of thousands of times.
Carlos Asensio • Guitarraviva
Guitarraviva, boasting 4.17 million subscribers on YouTube, stands as not only the premier Spanish-speaking guitar learning platform globally but also ranks among the top worldwide. Established by Carlos Asensio in 2011, it enriches the musical landscape with tutorials, gear reviews, and beyond..
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Kohle Audio Kult
Kristian Kohle is an experienced producer and engineer and runs Kohlekeller Studio, which focuses on metal and rock productions. He is also known for his YouTube channel Kohle Audio Kult and the Kohle Audio Kult online academy, which is dedicated to recording and mixing heavy guitar music.
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Mendel bij de Leij
Mendel bij de Leij is an audio engineer and composer from the Netherlands, known as the former guitarist of the death metal band Aborted. He is a three-time winner of the "Best Film Score" at the 48hrs Film Awards and works as a mixing/mastering engineer for clients signed to labels like Listenable Records and Season of Mist.
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Danilo Vicari
The highly talented Danilo Vicari is one of the biggest YouTubers and content creators from Italy. His videos have brought the Gibson and Blackstar endorser an impressive following of nearly 400,000 followers on YouTube and well over a hundred thousand on Instagram.
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Jon Symons • Sonic Drive Studio
As a teenager, Jon spent countless hours tweaking metal mixes – back then with cheap software and a lot of patience. His passion for guitar tones, heavy riffs, and detail-focused production eventually led to what he does today: With Sonic Drive Studio, Jon runs a popular YouTube channel packed with mixing tutorials, gear reviews, and his own metal productions. Whether it’s amp sim shootouts, studio tips, or crushing breakdowns – Jon delivers not just sound, but knowledge with punch.
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Luca Milieri
Luca Milieri is not only a passionate guitarist with a focus on 80s guitar aesthetics and modern jazz fusion, but also an active content creator. In addition to his online courses, he regularly publishes gear demos, playthroughs, and tone comparisons on his YouTube channel. His videos cover a wide range – from classic rock riffs to detailed analyses of guitar pedals and amplifiers.
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Paul Drew • The Studio Rats
Paul Drew ist Gitarrist und Produzent aus Großbritannien. Auf seinem YouTube-Kanal The Studio Rats teilt er sein Know-how zu Gitarrensounds, Recording und Produktion – basierend auf seiner langjährigen Arbeit als Session-Musiker und Produzent für internationale Acts.
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Our media partners from the press and radio sectors help to communicate the Guitar Summit in a variety of ways and therefore ensure its success. We are pleased to welcome the following partners this year:
ROCK ANTENNE has been the number one choice for rock music on the radio since 1999. The rock radio network entertains listeners with the greatest rock songs of all time, exciting interviews and music news, comedy and tips. ROCK ANTENNE can be received on FM in major cities such as Munich, Hamburg and Vienna, as well as on DAB+ nationwide in Germany, Austria and the Zurich area in Switzerland. In addition, there are around 30 web-only stations - from Heavy Metal to XMAS ROCK.
The musicians' magazine Amazona.de delivers daily test reports, workshops and stories for musicians.
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BackstagePro connects the music scene: bands, service providers, and promoters come together here..
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Since 2007, Bass Musician Magazine has been speaking directly to bassists, equipment enthusiasts, and industry professionals around the world with interviews, reviews and a huge bass community.
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Bonedo.de is a free online magazine for musicians that covers everything about making music and equipment.
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De Bassist is a quarterly magazine for bassists, packed with interviews with top bassists, reviews of the latest basses, amps and effects, and workshops on how to play even better.
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Gearnews.de is the blog for musicians with the latest gear news, stories and tipps for guitarists, bassists and producers.
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As the leading magazine for guitarists and bassists in the Dutch-speaking world, Gitarist focuses on guitar heroes and provides information about the latest trends in guitars, basses, amps, recording and effects equipment. It also offers a wide range of workshops and background articles.
For more than 35 years, GITARRE & BASS has been the leading multimedia trade magazine for guitarists and bassists in the German-speaking world.
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The Guitar Channel was launched in 2009 and provides guitar aficionados with information on all facets of the guitar in all musical genres through in-depth interviews with musicians, guitar builders, amp and pedal manufacturers.
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Premier Guitar is one of the world's leading specialized magazines in all things guitars and basses, offering first-class coverage to its readers on all platforms.
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The Warsaw Fingerstyle Festival is one of the biggest festivals for acoustic guitar in Poland. The annual event presents concerts, workshops, musical instruments and a big contest.
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