International Participant Information & Resources

International Pavilion

This is a new FREE initiative for international artists and groups, as well as those with international ties, at IBMA World of Bluegrass®. It will be staged in the WOB Exhibit Hall.

Artists with international connections includes:

  • Foreign nationals living overseas.
  • Foreign nationals living and working in the United States.
  • U.S. nationals with strong international connections such as working with the State Department as cultural ambassadors or having been on multiple overseas tours.

Foreign artists with a P or an O visa may perform Wednesday-Saturday. Foreign artists without a visa may perform only during the Conference attendee portion (Wednesday-Thursday).

2023 APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED

International Band Performance Grant Program

This program is open to all non-U.S. bluegrass acts who wish to participate in IBMA World of Bluegrass® (September 26-30, 2023 in Raleigh, NC). Led by the generous matching donation of Paul and Alys Schiminger, the IBMA International Band Performance Grant Program will provide financial assistance to bands traveling to IBMA World of Bluegrass® and help to establish a 2024 follow-up tour in the United States.

2023 APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED

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Support the Worldwide Bluegrass Community: Become a Sponsor!

Be a part of the IBMA World of Bluegrass® festivities by participating as a sponsor of the International Pavilion. Highlight your brand by honoring the “I” in IBMA and lend support to the artists and organizations who help keep the tradition alive across the globe!

From the conference program to the mobile app, there are opportunities for high visibility promotion on all International Pavilion, Exhibit Hall, and World of Bluegrass materials. Make sure you are front and center during World of Bluegrass week.

To get involved, contact Anna Kline for more details: [email protected], 615-473-4812.

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