Programming for the Business Conference offers professional development tracks for all interests in bluegrass. Whether you are just getting started in the bluegrass industry or are a seasoned veteran of the genre, IBMA's conference sessions will help you learn new skills, demonstrate new ways of doing business and provide plenty of opportunities for networking! This is a perfect opportunity to meet new people, build relationships, and get new ideas that support your professional goals in the music industry.
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Tuesday, September 24, 2013 10 a.m.-8p.m. Registration Open
Noon Orientation for Attendees 1-2:30 p.m.
SEMINARS
2:30-3:30 p.m. Grant Writing Workshop: Creating a Business Model for Your Bluegrass Venture; Recruiting & Maintaining Volunteers for Associations;
Events & Membership Constituency Meetings
4-5:30 p.m. Pre-Bluegrass Ramble hors d'oeuvres, Keynote Reception, sponsored by Raleigh Convention Center
6 p.m.-2 a.m. Bluegrass Ramble Evening Showcases: Pour House Music Hall, Tir Na Nog, Kings
Lincoln Theater
The Architect Bar & Social Club
Raleigh Convention Center
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Wednesday, September 25, 2013 8 a.m.-9 p.m.
Registration Open 9-10 a.m.
Story Telling Sessions with COD breakfast: North Carolina's Roots Music Heritage
Noon-2 p.m.
Writing For, Pitching To, or Building an E-Media Empire
Bluegrass Radio Today Performing Gigs &; Festivals Abroad
3-4:30 p.m. Momentum Awards
3-6 p.m.SEMINARS Women in Bluegrass: Pretty Good for a Girl Grant Writing part 2
The Bluegrass Merch Table
6-7:30 p.m. Artist Showcases (Convention Center)
Receptions (DJ ; Artists, Agents, & Talent Buyers)
6 p.m.-2 a.m. Bluegrass Rambling Evening Showcases: Pour House Music Hall, Tir Na Nog, Kings
The Longview Center
Lincoln Theater
The Architect Bar &; Social Club
Raleigh Convention Center
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Thursday, September 26, 2013
9:00-10:00 am Storytelling Session
9:00-10:30 am Professional Development Sessions Business Models for Luthiers
11:00 am-1:00 pm Negotiating Contracts for Bands & Connecting with Audiences for Events and Associations
1:00-5:00 pm Special Awards Luncheon
2:00-3:30 Music Expo Open
Professional Development Sessions: How to Start a Band and Make It Work; Digital Media Trends & Music Publishing & Copyright for Songwriters
2:00-3:00 pm Song Demo Listening Sessions
2:00-3:00 pm Gig Fair
3:00-4:00 pm Songwriter Showcase
7:30-10:00 pm International Bluegrass Music Awards - Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts - separate ticket required
10:00 pm-2:00 am Official Artist Showcases - Taking place at Raleigh Convention Center stage: 4th floor ballroom
The Architect, Kings, Pour House Music Hall, Tir Na Nog
Longview Center
Lincoln Theatre
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Friday, September 27, 2013 10:00-11:00 am Town Hall Membership Meeting
10:00 am-7:00 pm Exhibit Hall Open
10:00 am - 4:00 pm Wide Open Bluegrass Convention Center stage open
Noon - 1:30 pm Professional Development Seminars: Best Practices; Publicity Getting the Most Out of an Interview - for Artists
Noon-11:00 pm Wide Open Bluegrass Street Fair
2:00 pm - 11 pm Wide Open Bluegrass Red Hat Amphitheater stage open
Noon - 6:00 pm Workshop stage open
10:00 pm-2:00 am Official Artist Showcases - Taking place at Raleigh Convention Center stage: 4th floor ballroom, The Architect, Kings, Pour House Music Hall, Tir Na Nog
Longview Center
Lincoln Theatre
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Saturday, September 28, 2013 9:00am-11:00pm
10:00 am-7:00pm Wide Open Bluegrass Street Fair
10:00 am - 4:00 pm Exhibit Hall open Wide Open Bluegrass Convention Center stage open
Noon North Carolina Whole Hog Barbecue State Championship - judging
Noon-1:30pm Professional Development Seminars
Staying Healthy on the Road Call Backs and Bookings: How to Get Both Trends in Bluegrass Education
2:00pm-11:00pm Wide Open Bluegrass Red Hat Amphitheater stage open
10:00 pm-2:00 am Official Artist Showcases - Taking place at Raleigh Convention Center stage: 4th floor ballroom,
The Architect, Kings, Pour House Music Hall, Tir Na Nog
Longview Center
Lincoln Theatre
ALL TIMES AND TOPICS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. All times are US EASTERN.
** Separate ticketing required for certain functions
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USA Phone: 615-256-3222
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