YNGWIE MALMSTEEN To Donate Guitar To City Of Bologna

May 14, 2010

Legendary Swedish guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen will donate his guitar to the city of Bologna during the inauguration of Music Italy Show —Italy's most important trade fair featuring musical instruments, publishing, backstage equipment, DJ and discography — on Saturday, May 15 at 11:30 a.m. The Commissariat of Bologna (Mayor) will be present to accept this honor, along with the President of BolognaFiere. Multiple local authorities from the Emilia Romagna region and province and city of Bologna will also be in the audience.

When asked how he felt about headlining the Music Italy Show and the donation to the city of Bologna, Yngwie responded, "This is huge honor for me. I love Italy and the Italian people; they know how to love and appreciate music."

The ceremony will open with a performance by the 65-piece Giuseppe Verdi marching band followed by Yngwie signing and presenting his guitar to the city of Bologna.

As previously reported, Yngwie Malmsteen will headline "The Ultimate World Guitar Exhibition" at this year's Music Italy Show, which will be held May 15-17, 2010 in Bologna, Italy.

"The Ultimate World Guitar Exhibition" details:

The Protagonists:

* Yngwie J. Malmsteen
* Glenn Hughes
* Jennifer Batten
* George Lynch
* Doug Aldrich
* Timo Tolkki
* Elias Viljanen

Superstar House Band:

* Neil Murray
* Greg Bissonette
* Derek Sherinian
* Stef Burns

Opening Act:

* Maurizio Solieri (VASCO ROSSI)
* Ricky Portera (STADIO, LUCIO DALLA)
* Max Cottafavi (LIGABUE)
* Adriano Molinari (drums, ZUCCHERO)
* Claudio Golinelli (base, VASCO ROSSI)

Music Italy Show stems from a collaboration between the Association Dismamusica — Distribution, Industry, Musical Instruments and Artisans — and BolognaFiere, Bologna's exhibition center. More than 100 exhibitors will be present representing over 400 international brands of musical instruments. Not your usual trade show, the three-day event includes more than 100 live performances on three different stages, a rich program of workshops and seminars and numerous special events such as Love Me Fender, an exhibit which includes some of the most artistically significant examples of the legendary brand of electric guitars Fender and 26 related works by contemporary artists including paintings, sculptures, photographs and installations. In addition, following a six-city roadshow, Music Italy Show will host the finals of the "Guitar Hero" contest where the winner will challenge a world-class guitarist.

(Thanks: Fullshred)

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