Showcase Opportunity: IBMA Bluegrass Ramble
Happening Sept 27 - Oct 1, 2022 in Raleigh, North Carolina. Deadline to apply Mar 31, 2022
Deadline: March 31, 2022
Official Showcases are the premier platform for introducing talent and new music to the bluegrass community during IBMA World of Bluegrass. The event will take place during September 27 – October 1, 2022. IBMA are planning to have an in-person event once again in beautiful downtown Raleigh, North Carolina, but they are actively monitoring CDC, federal, and local guidelines, and are making adjustments accordingly.
The Official Showcase Package
Each selected showcase act will perform at least twice during the week— typically once during the IBMA Business Conference and once at an IBMA Bluegrass Ramble venue. In addition to the two showcase opportunities, the official showcase package includes:
Full conference registration package for performers
Priority access to Gig Fair appointments
Complimentary Exhibit Hall booth space
Up to three (3) Individual Memberships
Featured promotion on IBMA social media channels ahead of the events
Featured profile in conference program and IBMA Bluegrass Ramble schedules
Featured pre-event promotion to DJs and talent-buyers via our IBMA Bluegrass Ramble playlists on Noisetrade and Spotify
Eligibility
All emerging bluegrass bands, as well as established bands with new music or new personnel, are encouraged to apply. If you want to get your act or new material in front of top bluegrass talent buyers, our official showcase opportunity is for YOU. Applicants do NOT have to be IBMA members.
International bands are encouraged to apply. All non-U.S.-based artists must be legally able to enter the United States and are responsible for acquiring all necessary travel permits including visas when necessary. Learn more.
Official showcase acts may not participate in the IBMA Bluegrass Ramble two years in a row. Official showcase acts from 2021 who participated in-person are NOT eligible to apply for the 2022 event. 2021 Virtual IBMA International Showcase acts ARE eligible.
More info and to apply: https://worldofbluegrass.org/ramble/apply/
