Finalists rock invisible riffs at Air Guitar World Championships

The 28th Air Guitar World Championships opened connected Thursday successful Oulu pinch qualifying rounds featuring contestants from 13 countries.

Each hopeful is judged connected 2 one-minute performances, combining method precision, originality and sheer “Airness.” Costumes and props are permitted, but existent instruments are strictly banned.

The last connected Friday will spot reigning champion Zachary “Ichabod Fame” Knowles of Canada look rivals including US champion Saladin “Six String Sal” Thomas and Germany’s Patrick “Van Airhoven” Culek.

A five-member assemblage of performing arts professionals will grant nan crown and a “Flying Finn” guitar crafted by luthier Matti Nevalainen.