Scott Helmer Sets New Guinness World Records Title for Most Live Music Performances in 24 Hours
Promotional artwork for Scott Helmer’s Guinness World Records attempt, presented by KS Energy Services with support from Godin Guitars, Seagull Guitars, Hallen Construction, Rich Helmer Photography, Victorinox Swiss Army, and Focusrite.
12 concerts. 24 hours. 2 states. One mission: Never Give Up
On November 28–29, 2016, independent singer-songwriter Scott Helmer made music history by setting a brand new Guinness World Records title for the Most Live Music Performances in 24 Hours (multiple cities).
Traveling across California and Arizona, Helmer completed 12 solo-acoustic concerts in just 24 hours—each one supporting a different charitable cause. The record-setting effort was part of his Never Give Up Tour, a nationwide mission to use music to inspire hope and raise awareness for organizations doing good in the world.
🎖 View the official Guinness World Records listing →
🎯 What the Record Represents
The official title:
Most live music performances in 24 hours (multiple cities)
Achieved by Scott Helmer (USA) at various cities in the USA on 29 November 2016
This was a brand new category, created in alignment with Helmer’s long-standing commitment to using music for good. Guinness World Records verified the title after reviewing route documentation, performance footage, witness statements, and more.
Stops on the route benefited a wide range of causes, including:
Folds of Honor – providing scholarships to military families
NAMI – National Alliance on Mental Illness
Teen Lifeline – a Phoenix-based teen suicide prevention hotline
And numerous other local nonprofits throughout California and Arizona
🎸 The GuitarS That Made the Journey
Scott’s record-setting run relied on three trusted guitars:
Godin Montreal Premiere HG – Trans Red
A semi-hollow electric guitar featured alongside the official Guinness certificate, praised for its tone and comfort.Seagull Entourage CW QIT – Autumn Burst
Used during several performances and later auctioned off to benefit Miles of Smiles Therapeutic Riding in Garden City, Kansas.Seagull Maritime SWS CW GT QIT
A solid wood acoustic-electric guitar that Scott continues to use on stage today.
“Fred Di Santo and the entire team at Godin and Seagull have stood behind my mission from day one. I’ve played their guitars ever since—not only because they build incredible instruments, but because they believed in me when it mattered most.”
Scott Helmer’s official Guinness World Records certificate sits beside his Godin Montreal Premiere HG in Trans Red—the guitar he used during his record-setting run of 12 live performances in 24 hours across multiple cities.
💡 A Mission Born From Rock Bottom
Scott Helmer’s Never Give Up Tour, his personal mission, and even this Guinness World Records attempt were all born from a single promise. In 2008, after losing his business, his family, and his way, he nearly ended his life.
“I made a promise: If I get through this, I’ll use my music to help others.”
That promise turned into purpose. Since then, Helmer has performed more than 1,000 solo-acoustic shows across the country and helped raise over $3 million for:
Suicide prevention and mental health organizations
Military veterans and first responders
Special needs children and adults
Equine-assisted therapy and therapeutic riding centers
Historic theatres and community venues
Food banks and hunger relief programs
Animal shelters and pet rescues
Schools, service clubs, and grassroots nonprofits
“My 2016 Guinness World Records attempt was part of a two-year journey to raise awareness for my story, my mission, and the causes I support. I originally attempted the record in 2015 with the goal of raising $1 million for a camp serving children and adults with special needs in Utah. Although I tied the record that year, I didn’t break it—and the circumstances behind that setback made the 2016 achievement even more meaningful.”
“That experience reinforced everything I believe in—when things don’t go as planned, you pick up the pieces and keep going. If you believe in what you’re doing, you never give up.”
🎤 More Than Music
“Performing live is where it’s at for me. Stepping on stage and giving everything you’ve got to a live audience night after night is my absolute favorite thing in the world to be doing.”
“My performances are solo-acoustic, raw, and real. I mix my original songs with a few covers, and I always make sure the message is front and center. It’s not just about the music—it’s about what the music can do.”
🙏 Special Thanks to Our Sponsors
Scott Helmer’s record-setting Guinness World Records attempt would not have been possible without the generous support of these outstanding sponsors:
KS Energy Services (Presenting Sponsor)
“Thank you for believing in the mission and helping make history happen.”
📣 Bring the Mission to Your Event or Organization
Scott Helmer continues to tour full-time across America, offering a unique, high-impact solo-acoustic concert experience that helps communities raise money, tell their story, and make a difference.
📧 booking@scotthelmer.com
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Scott Helmer proudly endorses Godin Guitars and Seagull Guitars.
