Contest
Rules

  • Must be 18 years of age or older at the time of registration
  • Performance must be within the 3-minute time limit
  • Must be available if chosen for Ultimate Shredder Live performance round October 14th, 2025
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The
Audition

  • Record yourself shredding for up to 3 minutes
  • Must be your original solo or improvisation
  • Please do not use a backing track in your audition (except if you are listening in headphones as a guide)
  • Please show hands, face, and full performance
  • No edits, cuts, or overdubs
  • Upload your video as unlisted to YouTube
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The
Performance

Finalists will go on to perform LIVE at Landsdowne Pub in Boston on Feb ??th. Finalists will be notified by September 20th.

Equipment Rules

  • You bring your own guitar, but the amp/backline may be provided.
  • No MIDI guitars, backing loopers, or multitrack devices (unless approved)
  • Wireless systems may be allowed, but must be tested in advance

Judging Criteria

  • Speed, accuracy, technique, originality, and stage presence

Disqualification Triggers

  • Plagiarizing other solos
  • Exceeding the time limit
  • Auto-tuned guitars or looped pre-recorded leads
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