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Ken White IBMA Executive Director

The International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) Board of Directors has selected Ken White to be its next Executive Director beginning on October 2nd, following the completion of IBMA World of Bluegrass.

2023 IBMA Industry Awards Nominees

The IBMA   releases 2023 IBMA Industry and Momentum Awards Nominations, The International Bluegrass Music Association announced the nominees for this year’s IBMA Industry Awards and IBMA Momentum Awards, which will be presented during IBMA World of Bluegrass,...

2023 IBMA International Grant Announced

The International Bluegrass Music Association has announced this year’s recipient of the IBMA International Band Performance Grant – Country GongBang from South Korea.

2023 IBMA Award Nominations

The International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) just released their second round ballots for the upcoming 2023 awards and convention.

Two New Awards For IBMA

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.

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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.

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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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