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September 27 - October 3, 2010
Nashville, TN



HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?


All tickets and registration packages will go on sale June 1 and ordering options will be availalbe on-line, by phone or by mail. 

All events, seminars, exhibit hall, showcases, networking events - EVERY event reflected as being part of the World of Bluegrass events - require you to be a ticket holder

Ticket prices and registration packages vary according to what you want to attend, the days of attendance, your IBMA membership status and the date you order. 


Below, we have reflected ALL ticket prices.  You can also find per event info on each event's information pages in this World of Bluegrass section.  

IBMA Members are eligible for discounts and priority ticket priveleges but all events are open to any ticket buyer. 


Business Conference
Monday -Thursday

The Business Conference and its activities are designed for professionals in our industry to network, learn and do business. 
"Business Conference Registration" is the only ticket type that gets you into ALL the events in the Business Conference schedule.  Separate ticketing is NOT available for exhibit hall, seminars, keynote, meal functions, etc.

"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 (under 16) 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 

 $240

 $340

ADVANCE RATE
postmarked by August 13

 $290

 $390

After August 13 and On-Site rate

 $340

 $440


Youth Single Day Attendee

- one day conference registration
 

IBMA Professional Member

 IBMA Grass Roots Member or Non-Members

EARLY-BIRD
postmarked by
July 7 

 $80

 $115

ADVANCE RATE
postmarked by August 13

 $100

 $130

After August 13 and On-Site rate

 $115

 $150


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NEW!  Music Pass
Monday - Sunday  
  • Admission to official conference showcases (Mon-Wed)
  • Admission to After Hours showcases (Mon-Sat)
  • Admission to 3-day Fan Fest  (Fri-Sun)
  • Does NOT include admission to any other Conference activities including seminars, meal functions, networking functions, exhibit hall (Monday-Thursday)
  • Does NOT include admission to IBMA Awards Show
  • Is NOT sold for “single day” use.  Only available as “full week” music pass

 

IBMA Members

 Non-Members

ADVANCE RATE
postmarked by Sept 10

 $140

 $160

After Sept 10, Sold On-Site

 $160

 $160


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The International Bluegrass Music Awards
Thursday, 7:30 pm - Ryman Auditorium

We gather in the historic Ryman Auditorium to celebrate and honor the year's best!  Always a magical event with special appearances and performances!

Tickets to the Awards Show are separate and NOT included in any other ticket package or registration. 

 

Premier Seating

Regular Seating

Lifetime IBMA Members

 $90

 $55

Organizational, Individual  or Grass Roots IBMA Members

 $100

 $60

Non-Members

 $110

 $70


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Bluegrass Fan Fest
Friday-Sunday

Bluegrass Fan Fest is the FESTIVAL portion of the World of Bluegrass week!  Here, you will see performances by all your favorite artists, on three stages, 100+ booth exhibit hall, jam sessions, interaction with friends and fans and more!

NEW!  Reserverd Seats at Fan Fest! 
You can now purchase a reserved seat for the Fan Fest main stage. 
Prices are reflected below.

3-Day tickets are sold in advance.  Single day and student rated tickets will only be avaiable on-site, day of show.  If you have purchased a Full Attendee conference registration or a Music Pass - your Fan Fest ticket is included. 

Children under 16 are admitted FREE to Fan Fest with responsible adult ticket holder.

"Reserved Seat" 3-Day Ticket
 

IBMA Members

 Non-Members

EARLY-BIRD
postmarked by
July 30

 $115

 $130

ADVANCE RATE
postmarked by Sept 10

 $125

 $140


* Reserved Seats will not be available for purchase after Sept 10.


"General Admission" 3-Day Ticket

 

IBMA Members

 Non-Members

EARLY-BIRD
postmarked by
July 30

 $65

 $80

ADVANCE RATE
postmarked by Sept 10

 $75

 $90

After Sept 10, Sold On-Site

 $95

 $95


Single Day Friday OR Saturday will be available on-site for $55 per day.  Student rated tickets will be availble on-site for $35 per day.  Must have valid student ID to qualify.

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Fan Feast Breakfast
Friday, Oct 1 - 10:00 AM

Enjoy a hearty breakfast buffet served up by your favorite bluegrass artists.  Ever see a bluegrass picker early in the morning?  Now's your chance!  Costumes, contests, prizes and coffee refills make for a fun filled morning!  Limited availability so order quickly!
Tickets are $25 per person.

 



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