Obscura SHRED FEST 2026 NZ Tour - Guitar Clinics Announced

Hitting our shores next month for the Aotearoa New Zealand leg of SHRED FEST 2026, German technical death metal virtuosos Obscura have announced an awesome new initiative happening in conjunction with their local headline tour. Founding frontman Steffen Kummerer will be sharing his skills and insights at guitar clinics happening in Tāmaki Makaurau and Te Whanganui-a-Tara, with entirely free admission for SHRED FEST ticket holders. Note the official details below (times to be announced) and don't miss Obscura with NZ progressive metal trailblazers FVKVSHIMA plus guests at the following dates...

Hosted by Steffen Kummerer, the clinics offer an in-depth look into the creative and technical aspects of OBSCURA. The program features selected performances from across the band's catalogue, detailed discussions on songwriting, guitar technique, recording, live performance, and Steffen's signature ESP Guitars and ENGL amplifier setups.

Each event concludes with a Q&A, signing session, and meet & greet, giving fans and musicians the opportunity to interact directly with Steffen.

The clinics will run in the cities of Perth, Adelaide, Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne, Darwin, Auckland, Wellington & Hobart.

Shred Fest 2026
Obscura
with FVKVSHIMA and special guests

Tuesday 15th September - Whammy Bar, Auckland w/ Conspyre
Wednesday 16th September - Valhalla, Wellington w/ Dark Divinity
Thursday 17th September - Churchills, Christchurch w/ Plague Of The Fallen

Tickets on sale HERE via UTR

Obscura When Worlds Collide Guitar Clinic Tour
New Zealand Clinics - Auckland & Wellington
Admission is free for all SHRED FEST 2026 ticket holders – times to be advised (please stay tuned)

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