# Obscura's Steffen Kummerer brings guitar clinic tour to Australia and New Zealand

**Tour Announcement** — On Your Markus  
**Event:** Shred Fest  
**Dates:** 4 September 2026  
**Tickets:** https://yourmatebookings.com/  
**Published:** 13 August 2026  
**Author:** Markus Hamence  
**Source:** https://onyourmarkus.au/tour-announcements/steffen-kummerer/

Steffen Kummerer from German progressive metal band Obscura brings his When Worlds Collide Guitar Clinic Tour to Australia and New Zealand in September 2026, with stops in Perth, Adelaide, Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne, Darwin, Hobart, and three New Zealand cities. Each clinic covers songwriting, guitar technique, recording and live performance, concluding with Q&A, signing and meet-and-greet sessions.

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Following the successful launch of the **When Worlds Collide Guitar Clinic Tour**, **OBSCURA** are pleased to announce a new series of clinics across **Australia, New Zealand**, alongside a special **masterclass at Guitar Summit 2026** in Germany.

Hosted by **Steffen Kummerer**, the clinics offer an in-depth look into the creative and technical aspects of OBSCURA. The program features selected performances from across the band's catalogue, detailed discussions on songwriting, guitar technique, recording, live performance, and Steffen's signature **ESP Guitars** and **ENGL** amplifier setups.

Each event concludes with a **Q&A**, **signing session**, and **meet & greet**, giving fans and musicians the opportunity to interact directly with Steffen.

**Australia & New Zealand Clinics**

Admission is **free for all SHRED FEST 2026 ticket holders**.

Buy ***SHRED FEST*** tickets here:** ****[https://yourmatebookings.com/](https://yourmatebookings.com/)**

ALL PRESALE TICKET HOLDERS AUTOMATICALLY ARE GRANTED ACCESS TO THE CLINIC HOWEVER, REGISTER VIA EMAIL: **[yourmatebookings@gmail.com](mailto:yourmatebookings@gmail.com)** with your NAME & CITY and we will send times and instructions

**When Worlds Collide Guitar Clinic Tour 2026 Dates**

03/09 **AUS** Perth - The Rosemount  
04/09 **AUS** Adelaide - Lions Art Factory  
09/09 **AUS** Canberra - The Baso  
10/09 **AUS** Sydney - Manning Bar  
11/09 **AUS** Melbourne - The Corner  
13/09 **AUS** Darwin – Kalymnian Brotherhood Hall  
15/09 **NZ** Auckland – Whammy  
16/09 **NZ** Wellington – Valhalla  
17/09 **NZ** Christchurch – Churchills Tavern  
19/09 **AUS** Hobart – Altar

![Guitarist in dark sunglasses holding a black electric guitar against a deep red background at Shred Fest.](https://media.onyourmarkus.au/admin/2026/08/f98ae1a7-77eb-4503-9955-26ccb8f51fc4.png)