IGRC 2026 Surrey Conference Call for Papers

Announcing the International Guitar Research Centre two-day conference, 28th and 29th March 2026 A two-day conference at the University of Surrey, bringing the guitar community together to share research about the guitar.

Conference venue – PATS Studio One, University of Surrey, Guildford, Surrey, UK, GU2 7XH

CALL FOR PAPERS

Proposals are invited for presentations as follows:

• Individual papers 20 minutes plus 10 minutes for questions
• Lecture-recitals 35 minutes plus 10 minutes for questions

Please send proposals to s.goss@surrey.ac.uk in the following format:

• abstract up to 250 words and biography up to 100 words. Please also provide a website link about you and your work if you have one.

The deadline for submissions is Monday 5th January 2026. Applicants will be notified of the outcome by Monday 19th January 2026.

Conference Panel:

• Professor Steve Goss – Director of the IGRC, University of Surrey, UK
• Professor Milton Mermikides – Deputy Director of the IGRC, University of Surrey
• Dr John McGrath – Deputy Director of the IGRC, University of Surrey

Acceptance of proposals will be at the discretion of the conference panel. Please provide your abstracts as a WORD document, preceded by information under the following headings:

• Name
• Institution (as appropriate)
• Postal address
• Phone
• Email Address
• Title

All papers will be presented in person and in English. The conference is free to attend and take part in. Concerts and Keynote lectures will be announced in due course.

Enquiries: s.goss@surrey.ac.uk