We’re bringing multi award-winning acoustic fingerstyle guitarist Will McNicol
to Wareham for a special concert at Lady St Mary Church.
Saturday 26th September 2026 • Doors open 6:30 PM • Concert starts 7:30 PM.
“Acoustic genius… a true guitar ninja”
At once soothing and uplifting… exceptional”
“Flawless”
About Will McNicol
Having picked up his first guitar at the age of six, Will has gone on to become Guitarist Magazine’s UK “Acoustic Guitarist of the Year” (2011), one of Acoustic Guitar Magazine’s “30 Great Guitarists Under 30 from Around the World” (2014), and Guitar World’s “one of the best acoustic players on the planet right now” (2021).
He holds Associate, Licentiate and Fellowship diplomas with Trinity College London in Classical Guitar Recital and has released multiple critically acclaimed albums of original music.
An Internationally Acclaimed Performer
Will has performed extensively throughout the UK and around the world, appearing as a solo artist, festival performer and support act for renowned musicians including Antonio Forcione, Pierre Bensusan, Clive Carroll, Jon Gomm, Martin Simpson and Mumford & Sons.
His performances have been described by the music press as “beautifully flawless” and “magical”.
Over the years, Will has toured, performed, taught workshops and delivered masterclasses across the UK, Ireland, France, Germany, Italy, Canada, the USA, Zimbabwe and China. He has also appeared multiple times at the Harare International Festival of Arts, one of Africa’s largest music festivals.
Composer and Recording Artist
Will’s compositions draw influence from musical traditions around the world and extend well beyond solo guitar.
His orchestral works have been performed by the UK’s Ten Tors Orchestra, while his guitar compositions have featured in BBC Radio 4 documentaries and Spotify advertising campaigns.
He has written music for film, dance, educational projects and guitar syllabuses, and has published notation books accompanying his albums. Several of his works are currently included within the London College of Music’s Acoustic and Classical Guitar syllabuses.
Educator and Mentor
Alongside his performing career, Will is a highly respected guitar educator.
He has delivered workshops and masterclasses at festivals across the UK and internationally, led the International Guitar Festival’s Advanced Fingerstyle Course, and regularly teaches through workshops in both the UK and France.
Will has also produced educational content for MusicRadar and Imagine Publishing, and founded The College, his acclaimed online learning platform and community for acoustic guitarists, which attracts members from around the world.
Seating & info
Area A tickets are for the front area of the Church, and represent the section of the church with the best view of the stage.
Area B tickets include the front side isle seats, and middle section of the church.
Area C tickets purchasers can only sit in the back section of the church.
