WORLD OF BLUEGRASSSEPTEMBER 24-28, 2013

WORLD OFBLUEGRASS

World of Bluegrass Week has a New Home in Raleigh, North Carolina!

With the move, the IBMA Board of Directors, staff and our City of Raleigh partners have been working hard to re-structure, re-image and re-energize World of Bluegrass week!

• Condensed event week• 30% (or more) savings on hotel costs• Newer, updated facilities• Compact campus with all facilities easily accessible• Outdoor festival stage• More music all week at the new “Bluegrass Ramble” artist showcases!

IBMA Business Conference Raleigh Convention CenterSeptember 24-26Top 10 reasons to attend the Business Conference

1. Meet people with the same interests and experiences, expanding your network for future business relationships.2. Learn about new opportunities in your field, and learn about other fields you may be interested or skilled in, too.3. Challenge yourself to consider new ideas and approaches and how to apply them.4. An opportunity to exhibit, demonstrate or share your product or service.5. Spark creativity and innovation! Inspiration to write or create something new.

6. Find answers to business challenges you’ve been facing, and how to avoid them in the future.7. Showcase your talents for media, and establish new PR opportunities.8. Get face-to-face time with current and future business colleagues.9. Renew and reinvigorate the approach to your business.10. To encourage and mentor others, sharing your expertise with new members of the bluegrass community.

Whether you’re green to the bluegrass world or a veteran of the industry – there are always new topics to explore, quality presentations from which to learn, and fascinating people to meet at World of Bluegrass week. The Business Conference is your opportunity to get serious about the business at hand, while building for the future, making long-lasting memories, and enjoying the ride.

Schedule

TuesdaySeptember 24 2013

10am-8pm Registration Open12noon Orientation for Attendees1-2:30pm Seminars: - Grant Writing Workshop - Creating a Business Model for your Bluegrass Venture - Recruiting & Maintaining Volunteers for Associations & Events2:30-3:30pm Membership Constituency Meetings4-5:30pm Pre-Bluegrass Ramble hors d’oeuvres & Keynote Reception, sponsored by the Raleigh Convention Center6pm-2am Bluegrass Ramble Evening Showcases: The Longview Center, Pour House Music Hall, Tir Na Nog, Kings, Lincoln Theater, The Architect Bar & Social Club, Raleigh Convention Center

WednesdaySeptember 25 2013

8am-9pm Registration Open9-10am Story Telling Sessions with COD breakfast: North Carolina’s Roots Music Heritage

BUSINESS CONFERENCE

10:30am-Noon Seminars: - The Bluegrass Merch Table - Bluegrass Radio Today - Performing Gigs & Festivals AbroadNoon-2pm Showcase Lunch & Momentum Awards3-4:30pm Seminars: - Women in Bluegrass: Then and Now - Grant Writing Part 2 - TBA3-6pm Artist Showcases (Convention Center)6-7:30pm Receptions (DJ & Artists, Agents & Talent Buyers)6pm-2am Bluegrass Ramble Evening Showcases: The Longview Center, Pour House Music Hall, Tir Na Nog, Kings, Lincoln Theater, The Architect Bar & Social Club, Raleigh Convention Center

ThursdaySeptember 26 2013

8am-5pm Registration Open8am Sign up for Gig Fair Appointments9-10am Storytelling Session with COD breakfast: Remembering Josh Graves9-10:30am Seminars: - Business Models for Luthiers - Negotiating Contracts for Bands - Connecting with Audiences for Events and Associations11am-1pm Special Awards Luncheon1pm Songwriter Showcase2-3pm Gig Fair 1-5pm Exhibit Hall open2-3:30pm Seminars: - How to Start a Band and Make it Work - Digital Media Trends - Music Publishing & Copyright for Songwriters2-3pm Song Demo Listening Session5:30-7pm Nominees Press Reception & Red Carpet7:30-10pm International Bluegrass Music Awards Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts10pm-2am Bluegrass Ramble Evening Showcases: The Longview Center, Pour House Music Hall, Tir Na Nog, Kings, Lincoln Theater, The Architect Bar & Social Club

Raleigh Convention Center / Various ClubsSeptember 24-28

The “Bluegrass Ramble” is the new name and format for all showcasing that takes place throughout the week.

Acts chosen as the Official Showcase Acts will join forces with all the companies, groups, associations, and more who want to present and promote their own talents, for a full week of music options! The Ramble will be spread among seven venues that are easily accessible from the Raleigh Convention Center. Each night, attendees can move from club to club to see a diverse group of talent.

Venue details and Bluegrass Ramble times will be noted in the on-site printed program and in our new smartphone app. Entrance to Ramble showcase is included in your conference registration, Tuesday -Thursday (for any days that you are registered) or included in your Wide Open Bluegrass Festival admission, Friday-Saturday. If you don’t have tickets or registration, you may purchase a full week Ramble wristband or purchase per club/per night admission at the door of the club, the night of the show. Single admission is $10 per person.

BLUEGRASS RAMBLE

Official Showcase Acts Invited to the Ramble

Dave Adkins & Republik SteeleThe BankestersTravers Chandler & Avery CountyKristy Cox & Calder HighwayCumberland Gap ConnectionDetourBill EvansBradford Lee Folk & The Bluegrass PlayboysFront CountryGrasstowneThe Gravy Boys BandTodd Grebe and Cold CountryHenhouse ProwlersThe Honey DewdropsKathy Kallick Band

Kickin’ Grass BandLindsay Lou & the FlatbellysRed WineKevin Richardson & Cuttin’ EdgeSouthern RaisedJohnny Staats & The Delivery BoysThe Steel WheelsThe Stray BirdsNora Jane Struthers & The Party LineThe Toy HeartsWildfireJeanette & Johnny WilliamsWood & Wire

INTERNATIONAL BLUEGRASS MUSIC AWARDS

Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts

Memorial Auditorium

Hosted by The Steep Canyon Rangers

Thursday September 26 - 7:30pm

The annual salute to our music, the International Bluegrass Music

Awards Show brings the community together to honor our heroes, music makers, chart toppers

and future stars!

The Steep Canyon Rangers will be your hosts for this exciting show.

Be there first hand to hear the recipients announced, see the

unique performances and celebrate the accomplishments.

Members of IBMA are given priority on ticket availability and seating.

See the enclosed registration form for complete details and pricing.

For tickets call (888) 438-4262 or visit www.ibmaawards.org

WIDE OPEN BLUEGRASSPRESENTS

Friday, September 27

Raleigh Convention Center Stage doors open at 9:00am10:00-10:30am Lorraine Jordan & Carolina Road10:40-11:10am The Spinney Brothers11:20-11:50am Rob Ickes & Jim HurstNoon-12:30am Marty Raybon & Full Circle12:40-1:10pm Frank Solivan & Dirty Kitchen1:20-1:50pm Claire Lynch Band2:00-2:30pm Blue Highway2:40-4:00pm Balsam Range with The Boxcars

Red Hat Amphitheater Stage doors open at Noon1:00-1:45pm The Grass Cats2:00-2:45pm Druha Trava3:00-3:45pm The SteelDrivers4:00-5:00pm Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver5:15-6:15pm Greensky Bluegrass6:30-7:30pm The Del McCoury Band7:45-9:00pm Punch Brothers9:30-11:00pm Epic Collaboration with Alison Krauss, Del McCoury, Sam Bush, Bela Fleck, Tony Rice, Jerry Douglas, and Mark Schatz

Saturday, September 28

Raleigh Convention Center Stage doors open at 9:00am10:00-10:30am Nu-Blu10:40-11:10am Audie Blaylock & Redline11:20-11:50am Dale Ann BradleyNoon-12:30pm Darin & Brooke Aldridge12:401:10pm Detour1:20-1:50pm Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper2:00-2:30pm Travelin' McCourys2:40-3:10pm Peter Rowan3:20-4:00pm Krüger Brothers with the Kontras Quartet, "Appalachian Concerto"

Red Hat Amphitheater Stage doors open at Noon1:00-1:45pm Kickin' Grass Band2:00-2:45pm`` The Gibson Brothers3:00-3:45pm Della Mae4:00-5:00pm Dailey & Vincent featuring Statler Brother Jimmy Fortune5:15-6:15pm Bela Fleck, Danny Paisley, Ronnie McCoury, Jason Carter, and Alan Bartram6:30-7:30pm Seldom Scene7:45-9:00pm The Infamous Stringdusters9:30-11:00pm Steve Martin & The Steep Canyon Rangers featuring Edie Brickell

*Schedule subject to change without notice.

WIDE OPEN BLUEGRASSPRESENTS

Friday, September 27

8 am-10pm Wide Open Bluegrass Festival - sales open10-11am Town Hall Membership Meeting 10 am-7pm Exhibit Hall open 11am-12pm State of Bluegrass Town Hall Meeting10am-4pm Wide Open Bluegrass Convention Center stage openNoon-1:30 pm Seminars: - PR & Publicity – A Team Effort - Getting the Most Out of An Interview - for Artists - Instrument “Tasting”Noon-2pm Celebrity Jams Noon-11pm Wide Open Bluegrass Street Fair2pm-11pm Wide Open Bluegrass amphitheater stage open Red Hat AmphitheaterNoon-6pm Workshop Stage open1-5pm Emerging Bands Track 10pm-2am Bluegrass Ramble Evening Showcases: The Longview Center, Pour House, Music Hall, Tir Na Nog, Kings, Lincoln Theater, The Architect Bar & Social Club

Saturday, September 28

8am-10pm Wide Open Bluegrass Festival Sales open9am-11pm Wide Open Bluegrass Street Fair10am-4pm Wide Open Bluegrass Convention Center stage open10am-7pm Exhibit Hall open Noon North Carolina Whole Hog Barbecue State Championship - judgingNoon-1:30pm Seminars: - Staying Healthy on the Road - Call Backs and Bookings: How to Get Both - Trends in Bluegrass EducationNoon-2pm Celebrity Jams2-11pm Wide Open Bluegrass amphitheater stage open Red Hat AmphitheaterNoon-5pm Workshop Stage open1-3pm Youth Track 10pm-2am Bluegrass Ramble Evening Showcases: The Longview Center, Pour House, Music Hall, Tir Na Nog, Kings, Lincoln Theater, The Architect Bar & Social Club

Consider “marquee” options to ensure attendees know you support these events.

• Become an Event Sponsor• Become an Exhibitor• Co-Host a Venue for the Bluegrass Ramble• Advertise

Sponsorship packages can be customized to fit your needs and can range in price from $2000 to $25,000. Interested companies should contact Nancy Cardwell today to learn more about these exclusive opportunities to share your brand! nancyc@ibma.org.

The Exhibit Hall becomes a central gathering spot for all attendees! With a shortened schedule, all participants will exhibit Thursday – Saturday. The hall will be open only to registered conference attendees on Thursday but will open up to public and festival goers on Friday and Saturday. This is an opportunity for over 30,000 people to pass by your booth and become potential customers. Download all exhibit information from www.ibma.org or contact Joe at: joe@ibma.org.

Co-Host a venue during the Bluegrass Ramble to present your artists, products and more! Want some dedicated stage time to show the folks what you got? Opportunities are limited, so act fast! Contact Nancy at: nancyc@ibma.org

Advertising options are available in the printed programs.

EXHIBITOR & PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

HOTEL & TRAVELINFORMATION

Hotels

Raleigh Marriott City Center

Sheraton Raleigh Hotel

Holiday Inn

Hampton Inn & Suites Raleigh Downtown

Double Tree by Hilton

Hilton North Raleigh/Midtown

Holiday Inn Express Raleigh Southwest

Red Roof Inn

Rates

$139+

$139+

$85+

$139+

$154+

$101+

$89.98+

$73.49+

Contact

866-260-1270

800-325-3535

800-424-6423

800-426-7866

800-331-7919

800-HILTONS

800-465-4329

800-874-9000

Downtown Parking

There are several parking lots and garages around The Raleigh Convention Center and Red Hat Amphitheatre. Dependent on where you park, attendees should expect to pay a daily parking fee of $5.00 to $15.00 per day. Details on locations of lots and prices will be posted as they are known.

Camping

Fully equipped camp sites are available at the NC State Fairgrounds which is approxi-mately 5 miles from downtown and the main event campus (Raleigh Convention Center, Red Hat Amphitheater, etc). Cost is $25 per night and includes full hook ups. To Reserve: Contact Claudine Davis/ NC State Fairgrounds at 919-839-4501 or email her at claudine.davis@ncagr.gov. Include "IBMA RV 2013" in the subject line of the email.

There will also be limited RV and oversized vehicle parking in immediate proximity to the event campus for self contained RV's or those just needing day parking. Those spaces will be located across the street from the Marriott on the lot between the Marriott and the Performing Arts Center.

Contact Information

Name _______________________________________________________________________

Additional business conference attendees ___________________________________________

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Address _____________________________________________________________________

City, State, Zip ________________________________________________________________

Country ___________________________________ Phone ____________________________

Email _______________________________________________________________________

Website ________________________________________________________________________ Check here if you do NOT want contact information published.

IBMA Membership___ Professional Organization ___ Professional Individual ___ Lifetime___ Grass Roots (Fan) ___ Non-Member

If you are not an IBMA Member but would like to be, please refer to the membership information below. By becoming a member you are entitled to take advantage of member pricing for all events and priority seating for the Awards Show.

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.

REGISTRATION FORM

B. IBMA Business Conference

Badge Information

Name _______________________________________________________________________

Company / Group ______________________________________________________________

City, State ____________________________________________________________________

Circle OneArtist Artist Support Event Producer TelevisionAgent Services Merchandiser JournalistRecord Label Publicist Radio Broadcaster Electronic MediaComposer Record Distributor Event Tech Services PhotographerManager Publisher Luthier EducatorAssociations Recording Services Webcaster Fan

Conference Registration Members Non-Members Number AttendingFull Attendee (3 Days) $240 $290 _______________Single Day $60 $75 _______________

One Day Attendees Only___ Tuesday 9/24 ___ Wednesday 9/25 ___ Thursday 9/26

Special Meals___ Vegetarian Option

Business Conference Fees Total (B) _________________________

Place total Business Conference Fees on line B at the end of this form.

C. Awards Show

Membership Prime Mezzanine Balcony Number Attending

Life Members $90 $50 $40 _____________Organizational Members $95 $55 $45 _____________Individual Members $95 $55 $45 _____________Grass Roots Club $95 $55 $45 _____________Non-Members $105 $65 $55 _____________

Total Award Show Tickets (C) _________________________

Place total Award Show Tickets on line C at the end of this form.

D. Wide Open Bluegrass Festival

Members Non-Members Number Attending

General Admission Single Day $40 $50 ______________Reserved Admission Single Day $60 $70 ______________

General Admission TWO Day $80 $100 ______________Reserved Admission TWO Day $120 $140 ______________

Children 14 & Under (GA Only - Single) $30 $35 ______________Children 14 & Under (GA Only - 2 Day) $60 $70 ______________

___ Friday 9/27 ___ Saturday 9/28

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. Awards Show__________ D. Wide Open Bluegrass Festival__________ E. Showcase Pass

__________ Grand Total

Method of PaymentCard Type___ Visa___ MasterCard___ American Expres___ Discover

Card # _______________________________________________________________________

Expiration Date _____ / __________ CVV # _____________________________

Name on Card ________________________________________________________________

Billing Address ________________________________________________________________

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

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