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Contest Rules

  • Must be 18 years of age or older to sign-up
  • Video submission must be within the 3-minute time limit
  • All applicants must be available to perform if chosen for Ultimate Shredder Live performance round Feb 26th, 2026 in Boston, MA.

Contest Sign-up

The Audition

  • Video 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 and submit through the form below

Contest Sign-up

The Performance

Finalists will go on to perform LIVE at Landsdowne Pub in Boston on Feb 26th. 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

Contest Sign-up

THE VENUE

Date: Feb 26th 2026
Venue: Landsdowne Pub
Address: 9 Lansdowne St, Boston, MA 02215
Doors: 7PM
Show: 8PM

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*Shredder submissions must be sent in by January 26th, 2026 in order to be considered for the contest.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Fill out our audition form on our website. Click Here

    And follow the directions under “Audition”.

  • Video submissions will be accepted via our website form until January 26th 2026.

    Our panel of judges will determine the finalists and notify them by February 3rd 2026.

    All finalists will be invited to shred live at Landsdowne Pub in Boston, MA on February 26th 2026!

  • Guitar shredders 18+ nationwide!

    • 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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