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Lazie Indie, John Anthony Guitar Contest, IIMF

John Anthony Memorial

Guitar contest
November, 2023

The winner of the 2023 John Anthony Guitar Contest is.....

Sidharth Praveen

Congratulations, Sidharth!
From the Lazie Indie Crew

A special shout out to Sriram Vapush who impressed our judges with his talent and technique

About the Contest

The John Anthony guitar contest is held annually by Lazie Indie and the Kerala Arts and Crafts Village (KACV)

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Any guitarist can upload a 2 minute clip on Youtube and submit the link in the form below.

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  • The music video submissions will be allowed from August 15th onwards, and will continue until Sept 28th 

  • The voting link will be given to participants on Sep 28th, 2023

  • Voting will open on Sep 28th and will remain open until Oct 28th

  • The winner will be announced on November 1st, 2023

Sponsored By

John Antony Guitar Contest, Sponsor, ICMA
Lazie Indie, IIMF, John Anthony Guitar Contest, Past Winner, Ashok Janardhanan, Fender Stratocaster

The winner will be awarded a brand new Fender Stratocaster guitar at the IIMF (International Indie Music Festival) held at Kovalam in November 2023

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Around 20 artists and bands will be participating this year.

The IIMF is a 3 days Indie music festival with artist participation from across the globe.

IIMF 2023, Event, Lazie Indie, Kovalam, Kerala, India, International Indie Music Festival

Meet Ashok Janardhanan

Last year's contest winner

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Meet the Contest Judges

Judges Decision

Judges Decision

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From Steve Lynch


It was a hard decision to make because they're all very talented in their own ways.
 
I think Samuel is a top notch player with incredible technical skills. He made some very difficult techniques look relatively easy to play, which they're not. And I loved that he played an original song. 

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Calvin played a very nice version of the GnR song. He did it with finesse and a natural feel, which I really appreciate in a player. 

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But I'm going to have to vote for Siddharth as my number one choice. The tone he has and the heart he put into the song won me over. He has a unique sound and it immediately pulls the listener in, it's very fluid. 

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Again, I feel they all have a solid place in music. I wish them all well with their future endeavors. 

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And Sriram is doing amazing for only being 14 years old! Keep it up young man, and follow your dreams. 

John Antony Guitar Contest, Participants, Artists

Here are the John Antony Contest Participants for 2023 

Voting is now closed. The winner will be announced on November 1st, 2023.

Sidharth Praveen (Winner)
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Sidharth Praveen (Winner)

Hailing from Bengaluru, Sidharth Praveen is a reputed Musician/Score Composer/Guitar Player dabbling in fusion as a core genre. Drawing influence from classical Carnatic undertones to Jazz and Hard Rock, he is also a notable Short Film, Ad score composer and Sessions Guitar Player. Being rated by Indian express as the top 10 Indie artists to watch out for, Sidharth has done original scores for a number of short films, documentaries and ad jingles. With an extremely keen ear for creating ambient layered undertones, his main influential score composers are Guthrie Govan, Mandolin Srinivas, Eric Johnson, Alex Hutchings Hans Zimmer, Ramin Djawadi, Howard Shore, Henri Mancini etc.
Sriram Vapush (Junior Category)
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Sriram Vapush (Junior Category)

I am 14 years old with an interest in music. I am currently learning to play the Guitar - both Western and Indian Carnatic versions.
Samuel A B
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Samuel A B

Hi, Im Samuel from Trivandrum....
Calvin Bento
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Calvin Bento

I am a classic rock guitarist and also an independent artist from Fort Kochi, Kerala currently studying in Dublin, Ireland.
Nandagopal S K
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Nandagopal S K

Hi I’m just a self-taught player from Trivandrum, improvising in this video.
Shawn Meehan
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Shawn Meehan

The Story of Shawn “Screamin” Meehan: If you’re a musician, you’ve likely heard of Shawn Meehan: “The Musician’s Musician”. For years he has tirelessly toured the country, performing at shows and festivals for crowds of all sizes from coast to coast. Along the way he has charted multiple times, had the honor to have won the BCCMA Horizon Award, written with Carly Rae Jepsen (who’s “Call Me Maybe” sold over 21 million singles), and worked closely with many industry insiders and hit-makers. Shawn’s journey in music began when he picked up the guitar at seven years old and never looked back. As a teenager he took violin lessons with NY Symphony’s, Diane Glassgo, and also attended the celebrated Humber College Jazz Music Program. His multi-disciplined approach to the craft of music has made him transcend genre, and his guitar chops have been described as second to none. Shawn’s band highlights include: Deadline: - Top 5 Canadian Finalist: Labatt / Yamaha Band Wars - Multiple videos in rotation on Much Music - Charted top 60 on Canadian Rock Chart -Recorded with world renown producer Steve Brown ( George Michael, Freddie Mercury, The Cult …and many more) -Deadline headlined the Comodore in Vancouver, with Nickelback as the opening act Krome: -Signed to Shoreline / Universal -Signed to Cordova Bay / Universal -Signed to Dexter Entertainment -Multiple Singles charted on Canadian Rock Radio including: -2 x Top 30 ( #24 and #29) -1x Top 50 Me and Mae: -Signed to Cordova Bay/Universal -Awarded the BCCMA Ray McCauley Horizon Award -Nominated 2 years in a row BCCMA/ best group or duo award. -Played every major Canadian country festival Among his countless captivating and high-energy performances, Shawn has also opened for: -Nickelback -Seether -Puddle of Mudd -Our Lady Peace -Tom Cochrane -Tim McGraw -Alan Jackson -Tim Hicks -Rascal Flatts -George Canton -Aaron Prichett -54 40 -Alana Myles -Cinderella -State of Shock -High Valley -Dallas Smith -Randy Houser -Trooper -Chad Brownlee (Just to name a few) In addition to touring and performing, and writing with the likes of Bruce Miller, and Carly Rae Jepsen, Shawn has been mentored and worked closely with John Dexter: Songwriter, Producer, A&R Executive, and former Co-Manager of Carly Rae Jepsen), John has written, produced, or A&R’d 13 Top 10 singles, and 17 Top 40 hits, selling over 43 million albums worldwide. Shawn has also written with Ryan Stewart: multi-platinum, Juno Award winning Producer / Songwriter who has written and produced numerous #1 and top 10, gold and platinum singles and albums. Shawn is currently managed by Clyde Hill. Clyde is responsible for developing Nickelback, Fly Banger and Noise Therapy to name a few. Hardworking and indefatigable, Shawn follows in the footsteps (and gets his inspiration) of music icons, Quincy Jones, Mutt Lange, and Butch Vig. Now with many albums later and years dedicated to his craft, all while experiencing and overcoming every obstacle the industry can throw at a person, you can say Shawn Meehan is a Musician/Producer on a mission, and is always in demand.
Alvin Anpu
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Alvin Anpu

I'm Alwin, from Trivandrum. I make music. You can check me out on Instagram @air.floe
Rishav Chakraborty
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Rishav Chakraborty

I'm Rishav Chakraborty and I've been playing guitar since the age of 13. People know me as 'Ree Untrustworthy', which is actually my stage name. I'm a 22 year old guy, living in Kolkata, India. I play in the Kolkata based Heavy Metal band called 'Falcun'. I primarily play Heavy Metal, but besides that I also play classic rock as well. One of my biggest inspirations is Jason Becker and he has always been the best guitar player in my eyes.
Aadarsh Shenoy
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Aadarsh Shenoy

I'm Aadarsh, an ardent guitar enthusiast from Kochi with a profound affection for Rock n roll. I cherish Guns N Roses and their legendary guitarist, Slash. My musical journey spans five years, during which I've passionately dedicated myself to the art of guitar playing. Hard rock has become my forte, and I find immense inspiration in the raw energy and emotional depth of this genre. Alongside hard rock, I've also delved into the intricacies of blues and jazz, continually expanding my musical horizons.
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Terms & Conditions

  • The contest is organised by Lazie Independent Music Private Ltd (Lazie Indie) and is binding on all participants (Artists and voters) in this contest.

  • Only one vote is permitted per voter per artist. Bulk voting, multiple votes from the same email ID/ Phone number for the same artist may result in the artist being banned from the competition. Lazie Indie's decision in this regard will be final.

  • The voting is open until midnight on October 28th, 2023.

  • The results declared by Lazie Indie will be final and no further queries or complaints or questions will be entertained and Lazie Indie is further not obliged to respond to the same.

  • There is no cash alternative and the prize is non-transferable.

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  • Lazie Indie shall not be responsible for any loss or damage if it has to discontinue or cancel the Contest in compliance with any law, ruling, order, regulation, requirement or instruction of any Central/State Government or for any other unavoidable reason beyond its control. The participants (Artists & Voters) shall be informed of such discontinuance/ cancellation at the earliest.

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About John Anthony

A performer, teacher and mentor in the music circuit for over 30 years, John Anthony contributed to the music tracks of over 2,500 movies.

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Over several decades, the guitarist was part of many ensembles and projects that led him to perform around the globe with legends such as  violinist L. Shankar, Sivamani and A.R. Rahman. He has been an inspiration to many currently famous guitarists.  His unique style of guitar playing influenced many and still does today. 

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Connected to movies and the independent music world, John Anthony made a strong impact on both sides. Lazie J was one of the last projects he associated with.

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This guitar award is instituted to celebrate the genius of John Anthony and also to encourage young guitarists to demonstrate their talent to a vast audience globally. 

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So put your best out there and let us see whether you can carry the John Anthony Legacy forward. 

Remembering John Anthony

Remembering John Anthony

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