The global artist development program dedicated to mentoring the next generation of exceptional young musicians welcomes the Class of 2027
Gibson proudly introduces the Gibson Generation Group (G3) Class of 2027— a global artist development program dedicated to mentoring the next generation of exceptional young musicians. This curated group of emerging guitarists, songwriters, and music creators will embark on a two-year journey of growth, collaboration, and career-building. The Class of 2027 comprises Olly Pearson from the UK, Russell Watson from Southern California, Ludovick Tshiswaka from Brazil, Melis Ogut from Turkey, Zixuan Li from China, Jayden English from Seattle, Sawyer Lee from Nashville, and Zach Krys from Miami.
A powerful two-year mentorship program for emerging musicians, the Gibson Generation Group (G3) fosters a new generation of young guitar players, songwriters, and music creators around the world, encouraging them to pursue careers in music. Through one-on-one artist relations support, instrument loans, collaborative social media promotions, and performance opportunities alongside music superstars at festivals and events, G3 members also participate in global marketing campaigns with Gibson and other iconic brands in the music and entertainment industry—launching them onto the worldwide stage.
Gibson G3 members receive artist development with songwriting and coaching sessions from Gibson artists such as program mentors Emily Wolfe and Toby Lee. They also benefit from career guidance provided by Gibson Cultural Influence and Executive Leadership teams. G3 musicians learn to produce high-quality content and build promotional awareness empowering them to grow a global fanbase reaching hundreds of millions of viewers worldwide. Gibson G3 artists remain an enduring part of the Gibson family, with the Gibson team continuing to support their career growth and champion their success.
“We are honored to welcome this talented group of musicians,” says Jenny Marsh, Global Director of Cultural Influence and Artist Programs at Gibson. “Working with a carefully curated group every two years allows us to build meaningful relationships and provide deep, ongoing support. Our commitment to artist development doesn’t end after the program—we’re here to champion their growth throughout their entire careers.”
“As the global mentor for the Gibson Generation Group, I’m continually inspired by the extraordinary talent and passion these young musicians bring,” adds Emily Wolfe. “It’s a privilege to help guide their artistic journeys and witness the rise of future legends. Gibson’s dedication to nurturing creativity and supporting artists from the very beginning is what makes this program so powerful—and I’m proud to be part of it.”
Stay tuned for updates and behind-the-scenes moments as these rising stars begin their journey. Visit Gibson Generation Group (G3) to check out the profile pages for each of the Class of 2027 artists.
