The annual Air Guitar World Championships in Finland has seen Aline Westphal, also known as ‘The Devil’s Niece’, become the first female champion.
At the Oulu marketplace, the venue for the Air Guitar World Championship, the atmosphere was electric as thousands gathered to witness one of the most amusing competitions in history.
Competitors, skillfully wielding their invisible guitars, were judged based on their enthusiasm rather than technical skill.
Aline excelled with her vibrant – and somewhat eccentric – performance.
All finalists needed to perform twice, with Rage Against the Machine’s track, Without A Face, being the sole compulsory song.
Ultimately, Justin ‘Nordic Thunder’ Howard was defeated in his quest for the Air Guitar title (although arguably, they are all winners in this light?), but provided insight into his preparation before the event.
He remarked: ‘My strength is that I have absolutely no shame.
‘I’m not worried about looking foolish and am aiming to embody that tonight.’
Howard secured the second place, while Veronica ‘Like Ever Gin’ Mullerova took third place, neither of whom could surpass Westphal’s rendition of the Foo Fighters’ Pretender.
This marked a momentous occasion for women everywhere, as it had been since 2004 that a female competitor had claimed a medal at the Air Guitar World Championships, when American Miri ‘Sonyk-Rok’ Park achieved silver.
