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September 27 - October 3, 2010
Nashville, TN


Business Conference
Monday - Thursday, Sept 27-Sept 30
Nashville Convention Center

"Without IBMA and the World Of Bluegrass conventions, we wouldn't have been able to introduce our music to the US in such a fun and helpful way. Thanks to IBMA and its events, we've made friends from all over the world and we've made the contacts in the music business that have helped us be who and where we are today."
Jens Koch, G2 Bluegrass Band, Sweden


Why Attend?
You're part of a passionate group with a vested interest in bluegrass.

Of course...you already work hard, but you need connections, information and to create new opportunities.  You've got to engaged to tap the right resources at the right time.  Face-to-face meetings is how you stay in touch with your industry.  Put a face to your business and power it through direct networking and relationship buidling.

Even if you're already at the front of the pack, your involvement helps keep your skills sharp, in-tune and helps others succeed as well.

The World of Bluegrass is both business conference and family reunion.  It's the family of folks - like you - who take an acitve role in shaping the future and lead the growing success of bluegrass music.


What's To Be Gained?
Trust, relationships, key connections and more!

With almost 2000 key music and entertainment leaders in one place, the World of Bluegrass is about building relationships with event producers, TV and radio broadcasters, retailers, record labels, agents, managers, artists, songwriters, journalists, educators, association leaders, suppliers, producers and engineers, publicists, web and internet developers, historians, academic leaders and even consumers.
  • Key Connections...personal contacts you need with people anxious to engage with you.
  • Promotions...opportunities to see and be seen by the people and companies that make decisions and can help foster your success.
  • Critical Information...through meetings, forums and seminars that help focus on the best opportunities and what's new.
  • You have a voice...you participate and help shape decisions and the future of our music
Visit the Schedule page to view the all the networking and educational offerings during the Business Conference.


A Unique Value!
There aren't many guarantees in the music business...except, if you don't take an active role and invest in yourself, others probably won't either. 

World of Bluegrass week is just such an investment.

We realize it's more than just the registration fees - though they are lower (by as much as 50%) than almost any other conference of this kind.

Persistence and a committment higher than most is what it takes to get to the next level, and that requires your time and active involvement.

We're looking forward to seeing you there!!


Business Conference Registration Fees
"Full Attendee" (7 day) packages are available that include Fan Fest admission or a "Single Day" or option.   Register early for the best rates!   (highlighted rates reflect current rate - price per attendee)

Adult Full Attendee (7 Day) 
- 4 day conference / 3 day fan fest
 

IBMA Professional Member

IBMA Grass Roots Member or Non-Members

EARLY-BIRD
postmarked by
July 7 

 $340

 $440

ADVANCE RATE
postmarked by August 13

 $390

 $490

After August 13 and On-Site rate

 $440

 $540


Adult Single Day Attendee
- one day conference registration
 

IBMA Professional Member

IBMA Grass Roots Member or Non-Members

EARLY-BIRD
postmarked by
July 7 

 $115

 $150

ADVANCE RATE
postmarked by August 13

 $130

 $165

After August 13 and On-Site rate 

 $150

 $180


Youth rates (under 16) are also available for the Business Confernece.  Check the Pricing page for complete details on all ticket rates.



"A lot of what passes for 'luck' in business is actually being in the right place at the right time.  For me, being amidst the movers and shakers of bluegras in the early fall of the year has often proved to the 'the right place at the right time.'  Gigs booked, ideas hatched, relationships nourished."
- Pete "Dr. Banjo" Wernick




 



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