GUITAR SHOWDOWN Two of Melbourne’s fiercest and most respected guitar heavyweights, Jimi Hocking and Geoff Achison, bring their acclaimed Guitar Showdown to Hepburn Palais for a night of high-voltage blues, soul and rock. Backed by Geoff’s all-star Souldiggers band — Gerry Pantazis on Drums, Richard Tankard on Electric Piano, and Rob Little on Bass — Jimi and Geoff go head-to-head, trading scorching riffs and fearless solos across rocking blues, gutsy originals and classic Aussie guitar anthems. Expect jaw-dropping musicianship, playful onstage battles and plenty of six-string fireworks in this no-holds-barred celebration of hot riffs, cracking songs, and great guitar playing, backed by The Soul Diggers - a band whose members continue to play with some of the world's best touring artists. Supporting GUITAR SHOWDOWN is BETH STRING FIX Beth is a highly acclaimed solo guitarist from Bendigo, often found playing on the much loved BLUES TRAIN, as well as various Blues Festivals and Venues around Australia. Beth has amassed over 20,000 followers on her socials, as well as dedidacted following in and around her home town. WHEN: Saturday 18th July, 2026 WHERE: Hepburn Palais, 111 Main Road Hepburn Springs, 3461 INFO: https://hepburnpalais.com.au/shows-and-tickets TIME: Doors Open at 6:30pm. Support 7.30pm. Main Act 8.30pm PLEASE NOTE: - Hepburn Palais is a CASHLESS venue (we accept all cards and there are no card fees) - Valid ID required at point of entry, to enable drinks to be purchased at the bar - Hepburn Palais reserves the right to inspect bags at point of entry