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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...
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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.

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IBMA Scholarship to Blue Ridge Banjo Camp

International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) is partnering with Béla Fleck’s Blue Ridge Banjo Camp to offer a full scholarship for this year’s camp to a lucky IBMA member.

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Meet The Board Jerry Salley

Meet The IBMA Board of Directors - Jerry Salley, Nashville, Tennessee: IBMA Board of Directors Constituency: Recording, Distribution & Marketing Jerry Salley is referred to by Billboard Magazine as One of Music Row's greatest veteran tunesmiths. Jerry Salley has...
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International Band Performance Grant

International Band Performance Grant

Nov 23, 2022 |

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.

2022 IBMA Awards

2022 IBMA Awards

Oct 1, 2022 | ,

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.

2021 IBMA Awards Announced

2021 IBMA Awards Announced

Oct 5, 2021 |

The International Bluegrass Music Awards have been announced. This public award ceremony has been a long time coming with covid prohibiting gatherings since the virus was unleashed on the world.

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