Anthony Davison

Anthony Davison is an award-winning guitarist and instrumental teacher based in Co. Durham and North Yorkshire. He has over 20 years playing and teaching experience and holds diplomas in both Electric and Classical Guitar performance.

A pupil of John Forsyth MBE (a former student of both Julian Bream and John Williams) and graduate of the ICMP (Europe’s Finest School of Modern Music), Anthony has an extensive repertoire ranging from famous concert works, to all time solo guitar favourites. He regularly provides high quality music for all types of events, from weddings and christenings to corporate functions and private parties.

In the last 2 years Anthony has seen demand for appearances increase dramatically due to successful performances at a number of significant, competitive music festivals in front of International Adjudicators.

In 2010 Anthony was rated “Outstanding” by Vice Chairman of the B A I F F, Composer and Conductor Colin Touchin, when he was crowned joint overall champion and first-placed Instrumentalist at the 100th Wensleydale Tournament of Song. Several more winning performances followed, one of which saw Anthony rewarded with first prize at the 75th Anniversary Harrogate Music Festival; Classical Guitar Open Category.

In 2011 Anthony was shortlisted for a Best of Darlington Award for Services to the Arts. He has since performed to VIP audiences, played at some of the region’s top hotels, made radio broadcasts and has appeared as a music guest on Hardeep Singh Kholi`s Chat Masala show.

Anthony Davison plays Jose Ramirez 2CWE Electro Classical Guitars and uses top-of the-range Fishman and AER amplification for a polished, professional sound:- the perfect accompaniment to any occasion.