The weekend begins with registration at 1pm on Friday 25 July, and concludes with the student concert on Sunday afternoon. Each student will receive individual tuition, ensemble coaching, finger aerobics, guest lecturer, and technique classes. Enrolment also includes admission to the public concert series.

Festival Guitar Orchestra
One of the most important features of the course is the Festival Guitar Orchestra in which all students participate. The Festival caters for all levels of ability and guitar parts are sent out in advance.