World of Bluegrass leaving Raleigh after 2024
The International Bluegrass Music Association has announced that they will looking for a new home for the World of Bluegrass convention and associated events following the 2024 conference in Raleigh, NC. The mid-week Business Conference, The Bluegrass Ramble, the Bluegrass Music Awards Show, the Momentum Awards, the Industry Awards, and the weekend IBMA Bluegrass Live! […]
Ken White named as IBMA Executive Director
The International Bluegrass Music Association has named Ken White as their new Executive Director, effective October 2. He steps in for interim ED Paul Schiminger, who had returned to the position following the resignation of Pat Morris earlier this year. White appears to be an ideal fit for IBMA. He has enjoyed twin careers in […]
Ketch Secor and Molly Tuttle to host IBMA Bluegrass Awards
The International Bluegrass Music Association has announced that Ketch Secor of Old Crowe Medicine Show, and Molly Tuttle of Golden Highway, will host the 2023 IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards Show on September 28 in Raleigh, NC. This 34th annual edition of the awards show will be held in the Martin Marietta Center for the Performing […]
2023 IBMA Industry and Momentum Awards nominees
This morning the International Bluegrass Music Association has announced the nominees for their 2023 Industry and Momentum Awards. Both these nominees and the ultimate winners are chosen by select committees of IBMA members chosen for this purpose, in a multi-stage process of voting. The IBMA Industry Awards are given to honor crucial areas of the business […]
Picking For The Prize competition to debut at World of Bluegrass ’23
The International Bluegrass Music Association is teaming up with Martin Guitar and online guitar instructor Marcel Ardans to bring a new guitar picking contest to this year’s World of Bluegrass in Raleigh, NC. Entitled Picking for the Prize, the competition will take place in two parts, with a new Martin D-28 as the reward for […]
Ethan Charles returns to IBMA
The International Bluegras Music Association has announced the hiring of Ethan Charles as Events Director at their office in Nashville. Given the importance of the annual World of Bluegrass convention and its associated events, this a position of great importance to the organization. This is actually a return engagement for Ethan, who had worked for […]
IBMA announces Board-appointed election results
The International Bluegrass Music Association has announced the results of a recent election by their Board of Directors, including At-Large members chosen by the Board, and the election of Officers and members of their Executive Committee. In addition to Board members elected by the professional membership, the Directors choose two additional persons to be seated […]
Molly Johnson receives IBMA scholarship to Blue Ridge Banjo Camp
Molly Johnson, a 16 year old banjo picker from Pumpkintown, SC, has been announced as the recipient of the 2023 IBMA scholarship to attend Béla Fleck’s Blue Ridge Banjo Camp. Each year the Association pays the tuition for one deserving young player to take part in this camp, which is structured much differently from the […]
IBMA announces Bluegrass Ramble artists for ’23 World of Bluegrass
The International Bluegrass Music Association has today announced the artists who will be invited to showcase during the 2023 World of Bluegrass convention, as part of the annual Bluegrass Ramble in Raleigh, NC. Each act selected will have the opportunity to perform live twice during the convention, September 26-28, typically once at the Raleigh Convention […]
Search for new IBMA Executive Director underway
The International Bluegrass Music Association has officially launched its search for a new Executive Director in the wake of their most recent ED, Pat Morris, taking his leave earlier this year to deal with a family health issue. Prior director Paul Schiminger has stepped in to serve as interim ED. This is a challenging and […]
