World of Bluegrass
- Travel & Lodging
- Business Conference
- Awards Show
- Fan Fest
- After Hours Schedule
- Event Sponsors
- Exhibitors
- Golf Scramble
- Artists Appearing
- Pricing
- Event Schedule
- Promotion Opportunities
- Buy Tickets
Bluegrass In The Schools
- Discover Bluegrass DVD
- Manual
- Lesson Plans
- Lesson Plan Contest
- Grant
- Artist Trainings
- Teacher Workshop
Leadership Bluegrass
- Class Alumni
Wellness Project
- Wellness Links
  
 
 
   
   
   
   

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September 29 - October 5, 2008
Nashville, TN
- Sunday, September 28
- Monday, September 29
- Tuesday, September 30 
- Wednesday, October 1 
- Thursday, October 2 
- Friday, October 3 
- Saturday, October 4 
- Sunday, October 5 



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ALL TIMES AND FUNCTIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE
WITHOUT NOTICE.

All times listed: Central Time 
Sunday, September 28, 2008
Nashville Convention Center

12:30 - 5:30 pm : Pre-Registration Open

1 - 5 p.m. : Leadeship Bluegrass Alumni Master Class
Monday, September 29, 2008
Nashville Convention Center

8 a.m.- 7 p.m.: Registration Open / Award Ticket Pick-up

8 a.m. - 9 p.m.: Pre-Registration Open
Noon - 1 p.m. Orientation (For All Attendees)

1:15 - 3 p.m.: Seminars

  • Product Endorsements
  • Using Simmons Research Data to Achieve Sponsorship Results
  • Why, How & When to Write a Good Press Release
  • Trends in Independent Record Label Management
  • Bluegrass Workshops & Camps

1:15 - 5 p.m.: Crash Course for Artists

3 - 6 p.m.: Exhibit Hall Open

6:30 - 8 p.m.: Keynote Address & Dinner

8 -1 1 p.m.: IBMA Artist Showcases (6 acts)

11 p.m. - 2 a.m.: After Hours Showcases, Jam Sessions

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Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Nashville Convention Center

8 a.m.- 7 p.m.: Registration Open / Award Ticket Pick-Up

8 a.m.- 9 p.m.: Pre-Registration Open
8:30 a.m. - 7 p.m.: International Summit
9 a.m.: Sign up for Mentor Session Appointments

10-11:30 a.m.: Seminars

  • Grant Writing for Artists  
  • A Guerilla Street Team Marketing Guide
  • SoundExchange & More: Getting Paid for your music in the Digital/Satellite Broadcasting Age
  • How to Emcee a Bluegrass Event without making a Complete Fool of Yourself
  • Hybrid Bluegrass Festivals, a Ticket to Growth?

1:15 - 2:30 p.m. IBMA Member Constituent Meetings

2 - 6:30 p.m. Exhibit Hall Open

2:45-3:45 p.m. Seminars

  • Event Contract Issues
  • Building A Brand 
  • Future of the Bluegrass Business Summit - Continuing the Conversation
  • IBMA Strategic Plans & Goals for the Next Four Years
  • How to Help a Friend with a Substance Abuse Problem

3 - 4 p.m.: International Meeting
4 - 5 p.m.: Canadian Member Meeting
4 - 6:30 p.m. Songwriter Showcase

6:30 - 8:15 p.m.: Song Circle (In The Round for Composers)

8:30 - 11 p.m. IBMA Artist Showcases (5 acts)

11 p.m.- 2 a.m.: After Hours Showcases, Jam Sessions

 


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Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Nashville Convention Center

8 a.m. - 7 p.m.: Registration Open / Award Ticket Pick-Up

8 a.m. - 9 p.m.: Pre-Registration Open
8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.: Golf Tournament*
8:30 a.m. - 7 p.m.: International Summit
9 a.m.: Sign up for Gig Fair Appointments
9:30 a.m. - 11 p.m.: Mentor Sessions

11 a.m. - 1 p.m.: Showcase Brunch (3 acts)

1 - 5 p.m.: Health Fair

1:15 - 3:45 p.m.: Gig Fair
1:30 - 6:30 p.m.: Exhibit Hall Open 
4 - 6 p.m.: Seminars

  • Improving your Stage Show: A Performance Coaching Session
  • Producers Workshop
  • Vocal Clinic for Young Singers
  • Road-Proofing a Relationship
  • Syndicating your Radio Show- When & How

4 - 7 p.m.: Crash Course for Bluegrass Songwriters
7 - 8 p.m.: Bluegrass Songwriter Association Meeting

8:30 - 11 p.m. IBMA Artist Showcases (5 acts)

11 p.m. - 2 a.m.: After Hours Showcases, Jam Sessions



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Thursday, October 2, 2008
Nashville Convention Center 
Ryman Auditorium

8 a.m.- 5:30 p.m.: Registration Open / Award Ticket Pick-up

8 a.m - 5:30 p.m.: Pre-Registration Open
9 - 10:30 a.m.: Town Hall Membership Meeting

11 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.: Special Awards Luncheon

1:30 - 5 p.m.: Exhibit Hall Open

2 - 4 p.m.: DJ Taping Sessions
3 - 5 p.m.: Song Demo Listening Sessions 

4 - 5 p.m.: Canadian Member Meeting
8:30 - 11 p.m.: INTERNATIONAL BLUEGRASS MUSIC AWARDS* - Ryman Auditorium


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Friday, October 3, 2008
Nashville Convention Center

8 a.m.: Fan Fest Ticket Sales Open

10 a.m - 4 p.m.: Bluegrass In The Schools - Teacher Workshop 

10:30 a.m.: Fan Fest Stages Open

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



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Saturday, October 4, 2008
Nashville Convention Center

8 a.m.: Fan Fest Ticket Sales Open

10:30 a.m.: Fan Fest Stages Open

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



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Sunday, October 5, 2008
Nashville Convention Center

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



*Separate ticketing required for certain functions.
ALL TIMES AND FUNCTIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.

All times listed: Central Time 

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