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The IBMA Foundation Masterclass on serving as a master of ceremonies at bluegrass events that was held as a Zoom presentation on November 8, has now been released on YouTube in perpetuity. The full 90 minute presentation, which features information

The International Bluegrass Music Association is now accepting applications for its 2024 International Band Performance Grant. The grant is awarded to assist a bluegrass act from outside the United States to cover travel expenses to the World of Bluegrass convention

Jake Blount, Kaia Kater, and Tray Wellington at the Red Hat Amphitheater - photo © Frank Baker Here is the final batch of Frank Baker's photographs from last week in Raleigh, including shots from World of Bluegrass, Bluegrass Ramble, the IBMA Bluegrass Music

Kids on Bluegrass band #7 at IBMA Bluegrass Live! 2023 - photo © G. Nicholas Hancock The International Bluegrass Music Association's (IBMA) annual conference and festival in Raleigh, NC last week selected 70 youngsters ages 5 to 17 to participate in

Youth Stage at the Street Festival during IBMA Bluegrass Live! '23 - photo © Jeromie Stephens Here's what catch Jeromie Stephens's eye on Friday during IBMA Bluegrass Live!

Bluegrass Cardinals reunite to honor Randall Hylton at IBMA Bluegrass Live '23 - photo © Frank Baker Randall Hylton is known as a prolific bluegrass songwriter. His songs have been recorded by Lester Flatt, Mac Wiseman, The Osborne Brothers, The Lewis

Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway at the 2023 IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards - photo © Frank Baker There was a sense of normalcy when IBMA's World of Bluegrass kicked off earlier this week in Raleigh. After COVID wiped out the in-person event

Hirokazu Yomamoto shoots John McEuen prior to the Awards Show - photo © Jeromie Stephens Jeromie Stephens spent Thursday evening at the pre-show reception before the IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards, and capturing the scene in the Marriott Hotel.

Country Gongbang at the 2023 IBMA Industry Awards - photo © Frank Baker Missy Raines served as emcee for this year’s IBMA Industry Awards, recognizing those in the bluegrass community that work diligently to promote our genre. The event was sponsored

Crying Uncle performs during the 2023 Momentum Award presentations - photo © Frank Baker There's a cure for anyone who thinks bluegrass is on the verge of fading or becoming extinct: just attend the IBMA World of Bluegrass annual Momentum Awards