2025 IBMA Songwriter Showcase Applications Now Open
The IBMA Songwriter Showcase is a coveted opportunity to shine the spotlight on ten exceptional original songs during IBMA World of Bluegrass. Selected writers will perform one original song each for an audience of some of the best bluegrass artists and producers in the industry. The IBMA Songwriter Showcase will take place during the IBMA Business Conference from September 16 – 18, 2025 in Chattanooga, TN.
Up to ten songwriters (or songwriting teams) will be invited to showcase their work. Songs will be selected through a juried process, with an emphasis on the quality of the work and its appeal to bluegrass audiences. Applicants do NOT need to be IBMA members but MUST be willing to perform their song live. Each applicant may submit one song per entry, with a maximum of two entries. There is no application fee; however, selected songwriters must register for the IBMA Business Conference to participate.
Applications close 31st March – Apply Here.
