students receive full board accomodation & front row tickets for
SHREWSBURY DJANGO FEST 2026
A weekend of world-class concerts in the heart of Shrewsbury
Choose your booking below...
2026 GUITARISTS RESIDENTIAL
Full board, Full Workshop Access, Full Festival Access - Early Bird Price - £1383
Save £100 with Early Bird sign up - only 15 spots available
Select to pay in full or 50% deposit below.
In 2026 we are expanding into a 3rd room, taking over the Hive Arts Centre as well as the Prince Rupert Hotel function rooms. We're adding a 3rd group into the mix aiming to keep class sizes to 10-12 for the main workshops.
The Hive is a professional music and arts studio space a 2 minute walk from the hotel.
Here's some of what to expect!...
* Up close lessons and hands on advice from the very best in the world, regardless of your current playing level. This is an invaluable chance to learn directly from gypsy jazz royalty.
* 5 nights full board (single occupancy en-suite room) including breakfast, lunches and evening meals in the excellent à la carte hotel restaurant at the 4* Prince Rupert Hotel, Shrewsbury.
* Welcome drinks reception
* Introductory student seminar with retreat tutors
* A timetable packed with intimate group lessons and masterclasses with Olli Soikkeli, Paulus Schäfer, Chris Quinn, Christiaan Van Hemert, John Wheatcroft and more TBA
* Daytime and late night jam sessions
* Full festival access and entry to the Shrewsbury Django Fest 2026 concerts with front row seating.
* Student concert, perform live with the band at the end of the retreat
* An unforgettable retreat and festival experience immersed in all things Gypsy Jazz.
2026 COUPLE PLACE (1 NON-STUDENT) SIGN UP
Full board for 2, Full Workshop Access for 1 guitarist, Full Festival Access For 2
Early Bird Price - £1949
Save £100 with Early Bird sign up - only 4 spots available
Select to pay in full or 50% deposit below.
If you wish to attend in 2026 we advise booking as soon as possible to guarantee a spot.
If you have any questions call 07790265681 or email AcousticMasterclass@gmail.com
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
* If paying a 50% deposit the remaining balance is due on or before September 20th 2026
BOOKING INFO
Tuition (including workshop room hire and django fest ticket) Supplied by Paulus Schafer, Christiaan Van Hemert, Chris Quinn John Wheatcroft, Olli Soikkeli - £640.00
Accommodation & meals Supplied by The Prince Rupert Hotel, collected by Chris Quinn as agent and passed to hotel in full £743.00 / £1221 for couple place.
CANCELLATION POLICY
* After booking your place you have a 14 day cooling off period, you are entitled to a full refund within the first 14 days.
If after this you wish to cancel, please let us know as soon as possible beforehand. We may work with you to try and sell your spot to another attendee or, at our discretion, we may be able to offer you postponement till the following year.
Thank you for your understanding. Our up-front costs are not recoverable so we are not in a position to offer refunds for cancelled bookings.
