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Two New Awards For IBMA

The IBMA Board of Directors has announced it the addition of two new awards so the association can broaden its recognition of achievement by bluegrass music industry professionals.

IBMA Bluegrass Live Youth Stage

The IBMA Youth Council is now accepting applications from young artists to perform on the IBMA Bluegrass Live Youth Stage, with full set opportunities for youth bands and musicians on the stage across the two-day festival.

2023 IBMA World of Bluegrass

World of Bluegrass Tickets on Sale From April. Ticket sales will open to IBMA Members starting at 10 a.m. CT on April 4 and to the general public at 10 a.m. CT on April 18. Hotel rooms at the Marriott, Sheraton, and Residence Inn are preferred by most attendees...

IBMA Exec Director To Resign

Pat Morris, IBMA’s Executive Director, has announced his plans to resign and return to the East Coast to attend to family medical issues.

IBMA Bluegrass Live Youth Stage

IBMA Bluegrass Live Youth Stage

The IBMA Youth Council is now accepting applications from young artists to perform on the IBMA Bluegrass Live Youth Stage, with full set opportunities for youth bands and musicians on the stage across the two-day festival.

IBMA Exec Director To Resign

IBMA Exec Director To Resign

Pat Morris, IBMA’s Executive Director, has announced his plans to resign and return to the East Coast to attend to family medical issues.

International Band Performance Grant

International Band Performance Grant

The IBMA established the International Band Performance Grant Program to assist international bands in attending the IBMA World of Bluegrass, develop bluegrass events and audiences globally, and help increase opportunities for everyone involved in the music.

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2022 IBMA Awards

2022 IBMA Awards

Béla Fleck wins “Album of the Year”, “Instrumental Group of the Year”, “Instrumental Recording of the Year” and “Banjo Player of the Year” at 33rd Annual IBMA Awards.

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