The International Bluegrass Music Association is hosting another of its IBMA365 educational webinars next week on Facebook. This one is focused on the legal issues surrounding offering live streaming events online, and what sort of licenses are required to do
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IBMA Foundation announces Crandall Creek Scholarship
The IBMA Foundation, the philanthropic and educational arm of the International Bluegrass Music Association, has announced the Crandall Creek Scholarship starting with the Fall 2021 semester. This new benefit will offer a $1000 college scholarship to a student who demonstrates both
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Pat Morris named new IBMA Executive Director
The International Bluegrass Music Association has announced Pat Morris as the organization's next Executive Director. He will step in for current director Paul Schiminger, who has announced his retirement effective at the end of May. Morris is expected to take
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Phil Zimmerman collection to Bluegrass Hall of Fame
Phil Zimmerman and one of his classic photos of David Grisman, Sam Bush, and Peter Rowan The Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum in Owensboro, KY has announced the acquisition of the complete collection of photographs and recordings from photographer
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IBMA opens Official Showcase applications for WOB ’21
The International Bluegrass Music Association is now accepting applications from artists interested in showcasing during the 2021 World of Bluegrass convention, scheduled for September 28 through October 2 in Raleigh, NC. These applications are open to any bluegrass acts looking to
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IBMA Foundation to raffle last available Z Mandolin
Anyone remember Z Mandolins? A couple of years ago a media executive and mandolin enthusiast named Lee Zapis set to work creating a F-5 style instrument made almost entirely of a carbon fiber composite material. He researched this as an experiment,
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IBMA planning hybrid World of Bluegrass conference in Raleigh
The International Bluegrass Music Association has announced that they are moving forward with plans to hold their annual World of Bluegrass convention in Raleigh, NC at the end of September, with a mix of in-person and online events, depending on
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IBMA posts results of recent Board elections
The International Bluegrass Music Association has announced the results of the election held earlier this year for three seats on their Board of Directors. Board members are chosen by professional voting members of the organization, within their constituent category. Up for
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Sister Sadie visits their exhibit at the Country Music HOF
Who are those masked women? Why it's the ladies of Sister Sadie, who found the time on Friday, March 12, to visit the Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum in Nashville and see the display dedicated to them. It's
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2021 Bluegrass Grammy winner announced
This afternoon in a special online Grammy Premiere ceremony, Billy Strings was awarded the 2021 Best Bluegrass Album award for his Home project on Rounder Records. Like all of the recipients today, Billy accepted from home in his own online presentation.