Curated events for songwriters, publishers, and producers!

IBMA Business Conference attendees can sign up for the Songwriter Track at NO ADDITIONAL COST! Conference registration includes all Songwriter Track events as well as all other conference events (e.g. IBMA Keynote Address, IBMA Industry & Momentum Awards luncheons, Exhibit Hall, and more)

Why Attend

The Songwriter Track events are geared for songwriters interested cultivating the craft, developing solid business practices, networking, and pitching material to bluegrass artists and producers. Events include:

  • IBMA Songwriter Showcase
  • Songwriters Meet & Greet Networking Reception
  • Songwriter Mentor Sessions

Songwriters Meet & Greet Networking Reception

A great way to meet and network with other writers and some of our industry’s top publishers, record producers, song pluggers, record label reps and artists. Held in a relaxed setting, including refreshments and cash bar. Don’t miss it!

 

IBMA Songwriter Showcase

The IBMA Songwriter Showcase is a unique opportunity to showcase your original compositions before a live audience at IBMA World of Bluegrass. Each participant performs one song for an audience of artists, producers, and publishers looking for new material. It all starts with a song!

2024 Songwriter Showcase applications now closed!

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Songwriter Mentor One-On-One Session

The IBMA Songwriter Mentor One-On-One session gives aspiring songwriters the opportunity to spend quality time with an accomplished bluegrass songwriter. We will be providing a select number of participants 50 minutes with their mentor for this unique, one-on-one songwriting experience. Participants may use this time to work on a new song together, ask questions, get feedback on a song, or pick a pro’s brain about the songwriting industry in general. This unique opportunity is only available for registered conference attendees at the IBMA “World of Bluegrass” event. Attendance is limited.

INFORMATION ON 2024 APPLICATIONS COMING SOON!

Cutting-Edge Education Panels

In addition to special events like the Songwriter Showcase and Mentor Sessions, seminars tailored specifically for songwriters and lead by the best in the business will engage you with critical issues in publishing and copyright, royalties, co-writing, pitching, and more!

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