Monday, September 27, 2010
11-11:45 a.m. Orientation for All Attendees

Noon- 2:00 p.m. Seminars     
      -How to Be a Better Broadcaster 
      -Using Video to Expand Your Business
      -Newsletters in the 21st Century
      -Live Bluegrass: Forum for Event Producers, Artists & Agents
      -I’d Like to Teach the World to Jam

2:30-4:30 p.m. Educational Labs

      -Developing a Business Plan
      -Music Success in Nine Weeks Workshop
      -Grant Writing
      -Website Critiques
      -Tax Workshop: Tips for Current Economy & Digital Age

1-4:45 p.m. Crash Course for Artists

5-6 p.m. Reception 

6-7:30 p.m. Keynote Address & Dinner

7:45-10:45 p.m. Artist Showcases

11 p.m.-2 a.m. After Hours Showcases

Tuesday, September 28, 2010

7 a.m.-11:30 p.m. Exhibitor Set-Up

9:30-11 a.m. Seminars

      -Branding & Marketing: Connecting with Sponsors
      -Expanding your Business with Internet Search Optimization
      -Parenting Talented Bluegrass Kids 
      -“Follow the Money” for Songwriters & Publishers
      -Web & Catalog Marketing for Luthiers & Merchandisers
 

11:15 a.m.-Noon Educational Labs

      -Writing a Bluegrass Song
      -Downloading Songs for Your Radio Show
      -eMarketing to Your Fans, Customers & Members
      -New Trends in Sound Reinforcement
      -Maximizing Practice Time

Noon-6:30 p.m. Exhibit Hall Open

   12:30-1:30 p.m. State of the Industry Open Forum
   1:30-2:30 p.m.  Face Time - It Matters, Networking Function
   3-6:30 p.m. Sign up for Mentor Session Appointments

4-5:30 p.m.  Seminars

      -The Artist’s Team: A Case Study 
      -Including Roots Music Curriculum in Public Schools 
      -FutureHit DNA-How the Digital Revolution is Changing Top 10 Songs    

      -Bluegrass Associations: Connecting with IBMA & IBMM

6-7:30 p.m. Song Circles 1 & 2

7:45-10:45 p.m. Artist Showcases

11 p.m.-2 a.m. After Hours Showcases

Wednesday, September 29, 2010

8 a.m.-3 p.m. Golf Tournament*

8:30-11 a.m. Sign up for Gig Fair Appointments

9:30-10:30 a.m. Attendee Breakfast

10:45 am -12:15 p.m. Seminars

      -What Can We Learn from the Jam Band Model?
      -Taking Care of Your Voice
      -Celebrating Bill Monroe’s 100th Birthday      
      -Merchandisers, Events & Social Networking 
      -The Making of the Steam Powered Aero-Plain Album
 

12:30-5:30 p.m.  Exhibit Hall Open

1-3 p.m. Gig Fair 
1:45-5 p.m. Health Fair

4-5 p.m. Mentor Sessions
6-7 p.m. Bluegrass Songwriters meeting

7:15-10:45 p.m. Artist Showcases         
11 p.m.-2 a.m. After Hours Showcases

Thursday, September 30, 2010

9-10 a.m. Town Hall Membership Meeting

10:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Special Awards Brunch

1-4:30 p.m. Exhibit Hall Open

1:30-3:30 p.m. Song Demo Listening Sessions 

2-4 p.m. DJ Taping Sessions

4:30-7:30 p.m. Exhibitor Tear Down

7:30-10 p.m. INTERNATIONAL BLUEGRASS MUSIC AWARDS* - Ryman Auditorium

Friday, October 1, 2010

10-11:45 a.m. – FAN FEAST (Breakfast with Artists)*

10:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Exhibit Hall Open

11:30 a.m.  Bluegrass Fan Fest

10 a.m.-4 p.m. Utilizing Bluegrass Music in the Classroom - Teacher Workshop

11 p.m.-2 a.m.  After Hours Showcases

Saturday, October 2, 2010

11:30 a.m.  Bluegrass Fan Fest    

10:30 a.m.-7 p.m.  Exhibit Hall Open
11 p.m.-2 a.m.  After Hours Showcases

Sunday, October 3, 2010

9 a.m.-Noon  Bluegrass Chapel/Gospel Show

*Separate ticketing required for certain functions.
All Times & Functions Subject to Change Without Notice.

All times listed: U.S. Central Time

FOR MORE COMPLETE DETAILS as they are announced, go to: http://ibma.org/events.programs/wob/index.asp