These values guide how the IBMA conducts our affairs in business and with the public:
Leadership
Accessibility & Cooperation
Professionalism
Integrity
Honoring Tradition & Encouraging Innovation
Diversity & Inclusiveness
Education
The power of this organization is our members. Together we create opportunity, including these milestones:
The IBMA is a member-led organization. Our Board of Directors is elected by professional members. Volunteer committees make possible a large percentage of IBMA’s annual programs. The IBMA office, in Nashville, TN, has a staff of five which implements the directives of the Board.
The DEI Committee was formed as a standing committee by the IBMA Board in 2022 with the purpose of creating a safe space for honest and open conversations, to raise issues and areas for improvement, and to develop action plans to increase diversity in our organization.
View and download the IBMA’s financial reports, board meeting minutes, bylaws and other business documents.
Learn the real-world music business at IBMA! Our interns contribute to essential operations.
The IBMA has earned both reach (93k+ followers on socials, 30k+ email subscribers) and good standing in the bluegrass community. Our annual IBMA World of Bluegrass festival drew over 220,000 visitors in 2019. Partner with us to connect with a demographic that is loyal, tapped in, and motivated to support the businesses that support bluegrass.
Contact us during regular business hours.
Phone: 615.256.3222
Toll-free: 888.438.4262
Email: [email protected]
4206 Gallatin Pike
Nashville, TN 37206