ARTIST SHOWCASE OPPORTUNITIES AT IBMA BUSINESS CONFERENCE 2011

Performances Lift Careers and Provide Great Discounts on Events
Deadline to Apply = January 14, 2011

“Performing the Showcase at IBMA could possibly be the most productive
25 min. gig you'll ever play.” - Wayne Taylor, Wayne Taylor & Appaloosa

The premiere opportunity to introduce your talent and new music at
IBMA's annual World of Bluegrass conference comes in the form of
“official” showcase performances which connect the music industry
assembled with the latest in our music.

Showcase acts join a very select list of artists over the years which
have used these performances to lift their careers, secure important
bookings, build label relationships, gain broadcast/media exposure and
other music industry connections.   These performances are in a high
profile time slot on a full professional soundstage before hundreds of
event producers, broadcasters, record labels, media and others are in
attendance.

Including these opportunities, the selected artists receive considerable
savings (60+%) on attending the events and additional benefits:

- High profile performance on featured showcase stage with full sound
stage/lighting
- Exclusive time slot not in conflict with other convention activities
- Featured profile in conference program
- Priority access to “Gig Fair” appointments
- Scheduled consultation in advance of events on maximizing showcase
opportunities
- Complimentary booth space during business conference (value $600+)
- Complimentary conference registration for all performing members of
group (value $1360+)
- Complimentary professional membership for all performing members of
group (value $300+)

The value of booth space, conference registrations and IBMA membership
alone adds up to more than $2,000.00 for a band!

WHO SHOULD APPLY?

These unique opportunities are especially designed to introduce any one
or all of the following to the bluegrass industry:

* Emerging talent capable and willing to broaden their market
* Established bands who have significant changes in their act
* Artists who have significant, new recorded product.

The juried selection process involves a fair, but subjective evaluation
based on the information presented by each applicant and taking into
consideration every applicants entertainment value, level of
professionalism, potential appeal and quality of work.   There are
generally in excess of 100-150 acts which apply and, depending on the
number of acts which apply, the selection process takes approximately
three months.  IBMA makes the full selection criteria available upon
request.

Artists should be available to perform and take advantage of the
benefits offered during IBMA's Business Conference scheduled for Sept.
26-29, 2011, in Nashville, Tenn.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Any act wishing to apply for an official showcase should submit the
following:

* Five complete promotional packages for each act making application,
including five CD copies of a representative recording of the act's work
(please remove any shrink wrapping)
* Complete contact information on the group
* A $25 application fee, payable to IBMA.
* Submission must be postmarked no later than January 14, 2011 and
received at IBMA before January 20, 2011.

Artists are not required to be IBMA members to apply for the showcase
opportunity, but are required to submit a $25 fee to help defray
selection process costs.  If invited to perform in one of the 19
official showcases, the acts will pay a discounted fee of $900 for the
full benefits package which is more than 60% off regular rates.

Send all submission packages to: IBMA Talent Committee, 2 Music Circle
South, Ste. 100, Nashville, TN 37203, USA.

WHAT YOUR COLLEAGUES HAVE TO SAY

“The Boxcars' showcase at IBMA's 2010 World Of Bluegrass was a key
stepping stone in the band's progress toward filling up their calendar
for the 2011 touring season.  Not only were important booking
relationships forged that week, but also important media contacts as
well.” - Mike Drudge, Class Act Entertainment

“Being a showcase artist helped us advance a year or two ahead in our
career by getting in front of all the folks, fans and promoters that
come to IBMA.” - Darin & Brooke Aldridge

 ”You can't over emphasize the exposure that you receive as an official
showcase artist.  The overall package from the Showcase spot, the
featured bio in the booklet, to the tradeshow booth, the showcase
selection affords many opportunities to promote your band.  The showcase
gave us an opportunity to introduce the new line-up of The Chapmans as
well as a chance to promote our new relationship with Compass Records.”
- Jeremy Chapman, The Chapmans

 ”Without IBMA and the World of Bluegrass conventions, we wouldn't have
been able to introduce our music to the US in such a fun and helpful
way. Thanks to IBMA and its events, we've made friends from all over the
world and we've made good contacts in the music business that have
helped us be who and where we are today.” - Jens Koch, G2

“World of Bluegrass week served as the perfect platform for the Darrell
Webb Band.  We made great contacts, sealed endorsement deals and was
given the perfect setting to showcase our new album Bloodline.”  -
Darrell Webb, The Darrell Webb Band

– Dan Hays

For more information about benefits and services available through IBMA:

1-888-438-4262
http://www.ibma.org