Is IBMA’s World of Bluegrass moving from Nashville to Raleigh, NC? There are reports circulating that the weeklong conference and Fan Fest will be held in Raleigh in 2013. Those reports appear premature, but an announcement is imminent. Nancy Cardwell, IBMA’s acting
Editor’s Note: This is the latest in an occasional series of articles examining the International Bluegrass Music Association's finances. IBMA’s expenses exceeded revenues for the sixth straight year in 2011, according to a statement of financial condition the group released Tuesday.
The International Bluegrass Music Association has announced a new award category that will debut during the 2012 World Of Bluegrass. A Songwriter of the Year Award has been added to the Special Awards typically distributed on the Thursday of IBMA week.
Did you forget to get your submission in to be included in the IBMA Songwriter Showcase at the 2012 World of Bluegrass? The deadline to submit a song is May 1, and acting Executive Director Nancy Cardwell tells us that any entries
The International Bluegrass Music Association has announced the invited showcase acts for the 2012 World Of Bluegrass conference in Nashville this Fall. These are the artists selected by a special committee each year to be presented to the membership in officially-sanctioned,
IBMA President and Chairman of the Board Stan Zdonik says improving IBMA’s financial health “will be the driving criterion” behind all decisions by the group’s board of directors “until we are again running in the black.” Zdonik’s comments came in a
The International Bluegrass Music Association has published job listings for two openings in their Nashville office. There is a full time, permanent position and a part time temporary one. Details, as provided by IBMA: Media and Administrative Assistant Requirements: An associate degree and/or certifications
First generation bluegrass pioneers regularly performed in schools, during an era when schoolhouses were the center of activity in communities. Such performances, however, were generally held in the evenings for audiences comprised of the general public. As educational programs and funding
Long time IBMA staffer Nancy Cardwell has been selected by the organization's Board of Directors to serve as Interim Director until a permanent replacement for Dan Hays can be found. Hays resigned as Executive Director effective 2/29. Nancy has been with
As events have transpired, the International Bluegrass Music Association will be technically leaderless until a new Executive Director can be found and brought aboard. Outgoing director Dan Hays has moved to his new position with The Franklin Theater, while the IBMA
