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Greetings

On behalf of our Board of Directors, I’d like to encourage you to start making your plans right away to attend IBMA’s World of

Bluegrass. As you’re about to see, it’s going to be our best event yet!

If you joined us for our first year in Raleigh, then you know what a great time we had—and in response to the feedback we

got, we’re striving to make this year even better. For those who enjoyed seeing showcase and sponsored bands in venues, the

Bluegrass Ramble is back; for those who didn’t, we’ve added more showcase slots on stages in the Raleigh Convention Center.

The Bluegrass Expo Hall will be open one day longer, and we’ve added transportation options for the Ramble and after-hours

showcase rooms in the Marriott—and those are just some of the biggest changes you’ll see.

You probably already know about the Wide Open Bluegrass Festival, formerly Fan Fest; it’s a world-class festival featuring

a wide range of the top artists in our music, along with hot up-and-comers and some special collaborations you just won’t see

anywhere else. Wrapped around it is Raleigh’s Wide Open Bluegrass street fair, with another set of stages, dozens more artists,

food vendors, merch tents and a whole lot more. Last year, more than 140,000 people took advantage of this two-in-one event, and

that makes it a place to be in anyone’s book! Then there’s our Awards Show, honoring—and hearing performances by—the best

and the brightest in the bluegrass world, including new inductees into our Hall of Fame. As anyone there last year can tell you, you

never know when a once-in-a-lifetime moment might come along, such as seeing Tony Rice’s famous induction speech.

The real heart of the week for anyone who’s a part of our industry—as a musician, agent, journalist, broadcaster, songwriter, event

producer or in any other capacity—is our business conference. This is where skills are learned and knowledge shared; where

bands are formed, deals are struck, instruments are bought, interviews done; where you’ll find speakers to inspire and energize

you, and where you’ll make connections that will last your entire career.

Email, phone calls, social media—those are great tools. But in building your bluegrass business, there’s just no substitute for face-

to-face contact, and that’s especially true when you’re starting out.

I don’t know any better way to say it than this: if you’re in the business of bluegrass, you need to be there.

So take a look at the details, hit us up with any questions you might have, and get yourself signed up! I look forward to seeing you

there.

-Jon Weisberger

IBMA Board Chair

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Can you believe how great 2013 was?• Estimated cumulative total attendance: Over 150,000• 1,616 Professional Development attendees• 156 sets at 30 Bluegrass Ramble evening showcases on 7 stages• 140,000 total attendees at the Wide Open Bluegrass Festival • Over 100 Exhibitors• LOCAL/REGIONAL ECONOMIC IMPACT – ESTIMATED $10

MILLION in direct visitor spending for Raleigh and Wake County, according to the Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitor’s Bureau

…and you’re invited to make this year even more impressive.

To register and purchase tickets, go to www.ibma.org, or fill out and send in the registration form attached to: IBMA608 W. Iris Drive, Nashville TN 37204.

Who: You, potential business partners, old friends, new friends, and the international Bluegrass Nation

What: The World of Bluegrass is the annual bluegrass music homecoming. The week features four separate events: The IBMA Business Conference, Bluegrass Ramble Showcase, The IBMA Awards Show, and the Wide Open Bluegrass festival.

Why: To connect and network. To develop and discover. To experience and share. To be part of the event that moves bluegrass music!

Where: Raleigh, North Carolina.

When: The IBMA Business Conference: and Bluegrass Ramble Showcase:

Tuesday, September 30 – Thursday, October 2

The IBMA Awards Show: Thursday, October 2

Wide Open Bluegrass Festival: Friday, October 3 and Saturday, October 4#WOB #IBMA

#Raleigh

BUSINESS CONFERENCE SCHEDULE 2014

Subject to change; more details to come

Tuesday, Sept. 3010 a.m.- 8 p.m. Registration Opens11 a.m.-1 p.m. Bluegrass Music Higher Education ForumNoon Orientation for Attendees1-2:30 p.m. DIY: Producing Your Own Sound (Bil

VornDick, Ben DeBarry, Ethan Ballinger) Nitty Gritty of Contracts (Mike Drudge) Reaching Audiences Outside

Bluegrass (Amy Reitnouer, Steve Johnson, William Lewis, Steve Ruffo)

The Digital Get Down: An Online Focus (Bandzoogle, Yep Roc, ReverbNation)

2:30-3:30 p.m. Membership Constituency Meetings 2-3:30 p.m. Bluegrass Film Festival4-5:30 p.m. Keynote Address Reception7 p.m. – 2 a.m. Bluegrass Ramble Evening Showcases11 p.m. – 2 a.m. After Hours Privately Hosted Showcases

at The Marriott

Wednesday, Oct. 18 a.m.-9 p.m. Registration Open9-10 a.m. Story Telling Session with the North

Carolina History Museum8-Noon Talent Buyers Focus 10:15-11:45 a.m. Risky Business: Be a Risk

Management Master (Elizabeth Wightman)

Video Voodoo (Nate Shuppert) Mastering Stage Presence (Pattie

Hopkins, Mark Dillon)Noon-2 p.m. Showcase Lunch & Momentum Awards2-3:30 p.m. Bluegrass Film Festival2:30-4 p.m. Marketing Your Band: Press Kits

to Web Hits (Emilee Warner, Molly Driessen)

I’ve Had the Time of My Life: A Festival/Events Focus (Greyfox, Willow Oak Park; Red, White and Bluegrass)

2:30-4 p.m. Cultivating the Craft: A Songwriters Focus

2-3:30 p.m. DJ Taping Sessions2-6 p.m. Exhibit Hall Open 5:30-6:30 p.m. Talent Buyers Reception7 p.m. – 2 a.m. Bluegrass Ramble Evening Showcases11 p.m. – 2 a.m. After Hours Privately Hosted Showcases

at The Marriott

Thursday, Oct. 28 a.m.-5 p.m. Registration Open9-10 a.m. Story Telling Session with the Earl

Scruggs Center9-10:30 am Masters of Acoustic Live Sound (Ben

Surratt, more) It’s a Man’s World: Businesswomen

in Bluegrass (Cindy Baucom, Emilee Warner, Trish Galfano, Bev Paul)

Getting Paid for Making Stuff Up (Licensing & Royalties) (Dan Keen, Lisa Jacobi)

How to Gig Through Europe (Greg Cahill, Chris Jones, Angelika Torrie)

11 a.m.-1 p.m. Special Awards Luncheon 1-5 p.m. Exhibit Hall Open1:30-2:30 p.m. Songwriter Showcase2-3 p.m. Song Demo Listening Session2-3:30 p.m. Gig Fair 2-3:30 p.m. All Together Now: An Associations

Focus (Dwight Worden)7:30-10 p.m. International Bluegrass Music Awards10-11:30 p.m. Foundation for Bluegrass Music After

Party 7 p.m.-11 p.m. Local Grass Evening Showcases11 p.m.-2 a.m. Bluegrass Ramble Evening Showcases11 p.m.-2 a.m. After Hours Privately Hosted Showcases

at The Marriott

We’re putting together a great mix of exciting content to help you succeed! More events, presenters and details are coming soon, but check out the new stuff we have in store!

You buy your plane ticket or gas up your car. You pack your bags, woodshed your

favorite tunes, and maybe practice your elevator speech – all in preparation for

making something happen for you at the IBMA Business Conference.

• The return of DJ Taping Sessions with enhanced sound quality!• A special two-day Talent Buyer Focus: Especially for event producers and agents, with a new pitching

session, reception, an expanded Gig Fair and discounts for first time talent buyer attendees!• An increased and diversified talent buyer pool for the Gig Fair (sign up for an appointment now on

ibma.org!)• The Inaugural IBMA Bluegrass Film Festival.• The Bluegrass in Higher Education Symposium, bringing together students, faculty and staff of

bluegrass music college programs.• A specialized IBMA digital media team dedicated to interacting with social media users, communicating

need-to-know info and responding to questions in real time.• Free band website critiques by Bandzoogle.• A new and improved Business Conference program book available in digital format.• Enhanced networking opportunities.• And MORE!

Introducing: Afternoon Focus Sessions • Intimate, focused concentration• Attendees will interact with experts and

peers in the industry in a group-mentor style session

• Each session will be different depending on the subject and experts involved, including:

u Associations u Songwriters u Events and Festivals u The Digital Space

More new and exciting events:If you consider

yourself a professional in bluegrass, or if you

ever aspire to be, taking part in the various

Business Conference offerings is essential to your week at World of

Bluegrass.#WOB #IBMA #Raleigh

The Bluegrass Ramble showcases will be held in the following venues: Raleigh Convention Center Ballroom Stage Raleigh Convention Center Workshop Stage The Architect Bar & Social House: 108 12 E. Hargett Street, http://www.architectbar.com/ Kings: 14 W. Martin Street, http://kingsbarcade.com/ Lincoln Theatre: 430 S. Dawson Street, www.lincolntheatre.com Pour House Music Hall: 224 S. Blount Street, http://www.thepourhousemusichall.com/ Tir Na Nog: 218 S. Blount Street, http://www.tnnirishpub.com/ Vintage Church at the Long View Center: 117 S West Street, http://vintagenc.com

Prices are as follows, but your pass comes free with a business conference registration:

Passes IBMA Members Non Members All Access Ramble Pass $60 $75 Single-Day All Access Ramble $20 $25

THE BLUEGRASS RAMBLE SHOwCASE:

See and hear what’s new and exciting in the World of Bluegrass!The Bluegrass Ramble is IBMA’s innovative series of showcases in clubs and restaurants throughout downtown Raleigh. Official showcase performances at the IBMA’s annual World of Bluegrass Business Conference form the premier platform for introducing talent and new music to the bluegrass community.

With over 150 showcase performances last year, the World of Bluegrass’ Bluegrass Ramble Showcase is an integral part of the week that you won’t want to miss!

• New, dedicated transportation system: The Bluegrass Express – with extended hours – running nonstop between hotels and Bluegrass Ramble venues, provided by the city of Raleigh, 7 p.m.-2 a.m.

• Two official showcase stages in the Raleigh Convention Center• New streamlined schedule for the Bluegrass Ramble: Tuesday, Sept. 30 (7 p.m.-2 a.m.), Wednesday,

Oct. 1 (7 p.m.-2 a.m.), and Thursday, Oct. 2 (10 p.m.-2 a.m.)

Don’t miss your chance to see IBMA’s official 2014

showcase bands:Barbwire, Becky Buller, Compton &

Newberry, Constant Change, Darin & Brooke Aldridge, Davidson Brothers, Donna Ulisse, Driven, Flatt Lonesome,

Helen Highwater Stringband, Irene Kelley, Jeff Scroggins and Colorado, Jim Lauderdale, Monroe Crossing, Moore

Brothers Band, Mr Sun, Mustered Courage, New Country Rehab,

Newtown, Rebecca Frazier and Hit & Run, Red June, Sister Sadie, Special

Consensus, The Barefoot Movement, The Danberrys, The Earl Brothers, The

Grass Cats, The Lonely Heartstring Band, The Railsplitters and The

Rigneys... Plus even more great bands and surprise collaborations presented

by our Ramble co-sponsors!

The 25th Annual International Bluegrass Music Awards

Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts Memorial Auditorium

October 2, 2014, 7:30 p.m.

It’s bluegrass music’s biggest night! Join us as we recognize, celebrate and honor those who have excelled in making bluegrass music. Be there for once-in-a-lifetime speeches, moments that leave you breathless, and to be in the company of some of the best musicians in the world!

The annual Awards Show brings out the best in our bluegrass community and is the largest broadcast of any bluegrass special with an estimated coverage of 20 million worldwide in 2013! Get your tickets early since it is sure to sell out! Be in the audience as bluegrass history is made.

Members of IBMA are given priority on ticket availability and seating. See the registration form for complete details and pricing. For tickets, visit ibma.org/world-of-bluegrass/buy-tickets.

IBMA 25th Awards Show Prime Mezzanine Balcony Ticket Prices Seating Seating Seating IBMA Lifetime Member $90 $50 $40 IBMA Professional & Grassroots Members $95 $55 $45 General Public $105 $65 $55

Join IBMA as a professional member andvote!

With over 140,000 festival goers last year, Wide Open Blue-grass Festival, presented by PNC, is the biggest of its kind. With three stages and the most unforgettable jams, you don’t want to miss out on another sold-out year!

Tickets can be bought online at etix.com, search: Wide Open Bluegrass or simply fill out the registration form in the back.

During the Wide Open Bluegrass Festival make sure to check out the Master Workshop stage inside the Raleigh Convention Center, fun classes and presentations, and the free Wide Open Bluegrass Street Festival complete with four stages, a dance tent, delicious vendors and local artisans!

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Friday, Oct. 39-10 a.m. Town Hall Membership Meeting 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Exhibit Hall open (free to public)10 a.m.-7 p.m. Bluegrass Film Room open10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Wide Open Bluegrass Convention Center stage 11a.m.-12:30 p.m. Live Band Coaching with Stephen Mougin Take Good Care: Instrument TLC (with Caleb Smith, Larry Barnwell, and more)Noon – 11 p.m. Wide Open Bluegrass Street FestivalNoon-6 p.m. Workshop Stage open1-2:30 p.m. Conversations Between Pros and Their Heroes 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Wernick Method Jam Class (With Gilbert Nelson, bring your instrument!)3 p.m. Celebrity Jam10 p.m. – 2 a.m. Wide Open Bluegrass Late Night10 p.m.-2 a.m. Workshop Stage

Saturday, Oct. 49 a.m.-6 p.m. Wide Open Bluegrass Street Festival10 a.m. –2 p.m. Wide Open Bluegrass Convention Center stage 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Exhibit Hall open (free to public)10 a.m.-7 p.m. Bluegrass at the Movies room open11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Vintage Instrument Tasting (with Tony Williamson, Wayne Henderson, Noam Pikelny, Tom Gray) Songwriters on Songs (with Donna Ulisse, Mark ‘Brink’ Brinkman, Jerry Salley, Rick Lang, Russell Johnson, and Wayne Taylor)Noon North Carolina Whole Hog Barbecue State Championship Noon-5 p.m. Workshop Stage open1-2:30 p.m. Sing Out Loud!: A Vocal Workshop with the Duke Voice Care Center Kickin’ Back with Ladies in ‘Grass (with Missy Raines, Kimber Ludiker, Claire Lynch)1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Wernick Method Jam Class (with Gilbert Nelson, bring your instrument!) 3 p.m. Celebrity Jam10 p.m. – 2 a.m. Wide Open Bluegrass Late Night11 p.m.-2 a.m. Workshop Stage #WOB #IBMA

#Raleigh

Red Hat Amphitheater and Raleigh Convention Center

An initial list of festival performers includes:

Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder with Bruce Hornsby, Del McCoury Band with special guests, the return of Hot Rize, Gibson Brothers, Steep Canyon Rangers,

Sierra Hull, and the Wide Open Jamfeaturing the superstar lineup of Sam Bush, Bela Fleck,

Jerry Douglas, Edgar Meyer, Bryan Sutton & Stuart Duncan…and more to be announced in the coming weeks!

Open Wednesday – Saturday (Friday and Saturday free)

The Bluegrass Expo Hall is the central gathering place to browse, do business, and connect. Take advantage of opportunities to connect with thousands of attendees who will be walking through the exhibit hall over four days. • Best of both worlds: increased traffic and easy access to both Business

Conference attendees and weekend festival goers• Located in an indoor, spacious but protected and securable environment • Entire week’s attendance was over 150,000 last year! We expect an even

larger crowd this year!• Register at ibma.org or use the attached form.

Booth Size PriceSingle, 10x10 $600Double, 20x10 $920Quad, 20x20 $1200

Introducing: The Bluegrass Marketplace• Two-hour, concentrated “mini” exhibit hall • High traffic, located on fourth floor ballroom foyer before the Special

Awards luncheon on Thursday, Oct. 2 from 9-11a.m. • Giving opportunity to small businesses, service providers, songwriters,

local & regional associations etc., that don’t fit the traditional four-day exhibit hall model

• Affordable and appropriate alternative to the full exhibit hall• Each business is limited to one table

THE BLUEGRASS EXPO

#WOB #IBMA #Raleigh

Travel and LodgingHOTELSHoliday Inn Raleigh Downtown919-832-0501$99.00 per nightDistance to the Raleigh Convention Center: 0.8 miles.Complimentary R Line Shuttle service available (R Line stop is across the street from the hotel)

Hampton Inn & Suites Raleigh/Downtown919-825-4770$139.00 per nightDistance to the Raleigh Convention Center: 1.5 miles.Complimentary R Line shuttle service is available and the R Line stop is one block from the hotel.

Hilton North Raleigh/ Midtown3415 Wake Forest Road919-872-2323$101.00 per nightDistance to the Raleigh Convention Center: 4.7 miles.

Holiday Inn Express Gorman Raleigh Southwest – NC State Hotel3741 Thistledown Drive919-854-0001$89.99 per nightDistance to the Raleigh Convention Center: 4.7 miles.

Red Roof Inn Raleigh Convention Center NCSU1813 S. Saunders Street919-833-6005$69.99 per nightDistance to the Raleigh Convention Center: 2.2 miles.

Travel by TrainAmtrak offers a 10% discount off the best available rail fare to the World of Bluegrass events in

Raleigh, NC (travel between September 27, 2014 – October 07, 2014). To book your reservation call Amtrak at 1 (800) 872-7245 or contact your local travel agent and use the promotional code: X11T-907.

Tent and RV CAMPING The IBMA is again offering camping at the NC State Fairgrounds.

• 50 sites for IBMA attendees for September 30- October 4 • $25 per unit per night for all campers/ RVs/ tents and includes full hook ups (water, sewer and

electrical access). • Internet access is also available.• For reservations call Claudine Davis/ NC State Fairgrounds at 919.839.4501 or email her at

Claudine.davis@ncagr.gov with “WOB 2014” in the subject line.

Downtown RV & Bus Parking• 30 RV parking spaces conveniently located between the Marriott and the Performing Arts Center • For self-contained RVs or those just needing day parking • Electricity and hook ups are not provided • Only $15 per day, per space, with oversize units charged depending upon the number of spaces

required. • To reserve a spot, please email Julie Brakenbury at jbrakenbury@visitraleigh.com .

ZIMRIDE – Carpool to world of Bluegrass!Save some gas money and the planet, and make new friends while you’re at it by carpooling to the events! We’ve teamed up with Zimride to connect World of Bluegrass attendees who want to keep their wallets full for the Expo Hall. Simply visit www.zimride.com/events/worldofbluegrass2014 to sign up!

Contact Information

Name ____________________________________________________________________

Additional business conference attendees _______________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________

Address ___________________________________________________________________

City, State, Zip ______________________________________________________________

Country _________________________________________________________ Phone ___

Email ______________________ Website _________________________________

___ Check here if you do NOT want contact information published.

IBMA Membership o Professional Organization o Professional Individual o Lifetime o Grass Roots (Fan) o Non-MemberIf you’re not an IBMA member but would like to be, please refer to the membership informa-tion below. By becoming a member you are entitled to member pricing and priority seating for the awards show, plus other great benefits!

A. IBMA Membership Would you like to join IBMA or renew your membership?

___ Yes, please sign me up for IBMA membership and valuable discounts.

___ Please RENEW my membership at this time. ___ Grass Roots (Fan) $40/year ___ Professional Individual $75/year ___ Professional Organization $205/year ___ Lifetime $1000

Membership Dues Paid Total (A) ______________________Place total Membership Dues paid on line A at the end of this form.

B. IBMA Business ConferenceBadge Information

Name _____________________________________________________________________

Company / Group ___________________________________________________________

City, State _________________________________________________________________Check One o Artist o Artist Support o Event Producer o Television o Agent o Services o Merchandiser o Journalist o Record Label o Publicist o Radio Broadcaster o Electronic Media o Composer o Record Distributor o Event Tech Services o Photographer o Manager o Publisher o Luthier o Educator o Associations o Recording Services o Webcaster o Fan

Conference Registration Members Non-Members No. AttendingFull Attendee (3 Days) $240 $290 ______________Single Day $100 $100 ______________

One Day Attendees Only___ Tuesday 9/30 ___ Wednesday 10/1 ___ Thursday 10/2

Special Meals ___ Vegetarian Option

Business Conference Fees Total (B) _________________________Place total Business Conference Fees on line B at the end of this form.

C. IBMA Awards ShowTickets Lifetime IBMA Members IBMA Members Non Members Number AttendingPrime $90 $95 $105 _____________Mezzanine $50 $55 $65 _____________Balcony $40 $45 $55 _____________

Total IBMA Award Show Tickets (C) _________________________Place total IBMA Award Show Tickets on line C at the end of this form.

D. Wide Open Bluegrass Festival Members Non-Members Number AttendingReserved Two-Day $120 $140 _____________Single-Day $60 $70 _____________ General Admission Two-Day $80 $100 _____________Single-Day $40 $50 _____________Children 14 and under - GA ONLY Two-Day $60 $70 _____________Single-Day $30 $35 ________________ Friday 10/3 ___ Saturday 10/4

Total Wide Open Bluegrass Festival Tickets (D) _________________________Place total Wide Open Bluegrass Festival Tickets on line D at the end of this form.

E. Showcase Pass Members Non-Members Number Attending $100 $150 ______________

Total for Showcase Pass Tickets (E) _________________________Place total Showcase Pass Tickets on line E at the end of this form.

Totals__________ A. IBMA Membership__________ B. IBMA Business Conference__________ C. IBMA Awards Show

__________ D. Wide Open Bluegrass Festival__________ E. Showcase Pass__________ GrAND TOTAL

Method of PaymentCard Type___ Visa___ MasterCard___ American Expres___ Discover

REGISTRATION FORM

Card # _________________________________________________

Expiration Date _____ / __________ CVV # ________________

Name on Card __________________________________________

Billing Address __________________________________________

Mail this form with payment to: IBMA, 608 W. Iris Drive, Nashville, TN 37204 Call and register at 888-GET-IBMA or (615) 256-3222 Register online at www.ibma.orgNote: Wide Open Bluegrass Festival tickets are available at www.etix.com or by calling IBMA.

REGISTER NOW AT IBMA.ORG

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Sponsorships and Advertising

Sponsorships and AdvertisingTake the opportunity to associate your business name and brand as a sponsor, an advertiser, or a showcase sponsor this year at World of Bluegrass. More than 150,000 people were present for all parts of World of Bluegrass 2013, and we expect even higher participation and impressions—in person and online—this year.

• Dozens of sponsorship opportunities Packages may be customized to fit your needs and price range. Contact Susan Woelkers for exciting sponsorship ideas at susanmeyers2013@gmail.com, or call (615) 497-4801.

• Become a Bluegrass Ramble Co-sponsor.Named after a classic Bill Monroe tune, “The Bluegrass Ramble” is a nine-stage downtown Raleigh series of artist showcases that takes place during the IBMA Business conference, Tuesday – Thursday, Sept. 30 – Oct. 2

There are still a few nights open for Bluegrass Ramble Co-Sponsors to present artists at 11 p.m., midnight and 1 a.m. Sponsorship rates vary from $600-800/night, depending on the size of the venue. Contact Nancy Cardwell for more details: 615-256-3222 or nancyc@ibma.org

By popular demand, IBMA’s “After Hours Showcases” are returning! • Scheduled during Ramble hours (Tue – Thur, Sept. 30 – Oct. 2, from

11 p.m. – 2 a.m. at the Marriott City Center hotel in Raleigh), room rental from IBMA is $450/night.

• We still have some slots open, but they won’t last long! • Contact Nancy Cardwell for details: 615-256-3222, nancyc@ibma.

org.

Affordable and very effective print and online ads are available in the IBMA Business Conference program book.

…And more! Just let us know what you have in mind, and we’ll customize something for you that fits your needs perfectly.