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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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IBMA Virtual Workshops now available online
The International Bluegrass Music Association in Nashville has made three of their recent virtual workshops available for the general public to view online. These are Zoom recordings of the original workshops which have taken place over the past five months, with
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Executive Director Pat Morris leaving IBMA
A family medical issue is given as the reason for Pat Morris, the Executive Director of the International Bluegrass Music Association, to be stepping down from his position after only two years. His exit is set for March 24. Morris says
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Changes coming for World of Bluegrass in Raleigh?
Rendering of proposed convention center and amphitheater in downtown Raleigh At a press conference yesterday, officials with the Raleigh Convention Center, current home for the IBMA's annual World of Bluegrass convention, and the Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau, announced
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Multiple World of Bluegrass applications open for 2023
The International Bluegrass Music Association has opened the application process for participation in two big parts of their annual World of Bluegrass convention, held September 26-30 in Raleigh, NC. The Kids on Bluegrass program is an opportunity for young pickers and