Christchurch acoustic duo Daniel Pfeifer (right) and Nick Stone, who go by the name of SansTribe, perform in the ''Freeze Ya Bits Off'' busking competition on the first day of the Gold Guitar Awards weekend in Gore yesterday. Photos by Stephen Jaquiery. : 'Bit of debacle' on way to Gold Guitars

Louisa Kotkamp (9), of Gore. : 'Bit of debacle' on way to Gold Guitars

Brian Houliston, of Alexandra. : 'Bit of debacle' on way to Gold Guitars

Brianna Hedley (11), of Gore. : 'Bit of debacle' on way to Gold Guitars

Ian Campbell, of Waikanae. : 'Bit of debacle' on way to Gold Guitars