Play2Festival

Play2 is a registered UK charity (no. 1206981) dedicated to enriching the cultural landscape of Armenia through the advancement of classical guitar education and performance. Our mission is to nurture and inspire young musicians by providing exceptional ensemble training, educational opportunities, and performance experiences led by world-class tutors—all completely free of charge for participants.

Our commitment extends throughout the year: we prepare and send music and educational resources to schools and music teachers across Armenia, supporting local teachers as they guide and prepare their students. In addition, students receive regular online check-in lessons with our UK-based tutors, ensuring continuous support and learning. All of these opportunities are provided free to every participant.

Each summer, we host a vibrant 10-day festival in Armenia, welcoming students and ensembles of all abilities. The festival features workshops, masterclasses, concerts, and collaborative music-making, including the creation of a giant classical guitar orchestra.

As Play2 establishes its roots in Armenia, we are also developing educational programmes in music arrangement and composition, aiming for our festival to be fully self-sufficient in producing original music by 2028. Building on our success in Armenia, we aspire to introduce this proven format to the UK and other countries, sharing our model of accessible, high-quality classical guitar education and community building with young musicians and teachers around the world.