After the success of last year’s all-virtual event, we are bringing the best of both worlds to IBMA World of Bluegrass 2021! With virtual passes on our online event platform, Swapcard, both in-person attendees and fans around the globe can access live and on-demand content and enhance the in-person experience in exciting new ways!
FREE Virtual Music Pass:
PLEASE NOTE: Due to licensing constraints, music performances will only air live and will not be available for on-demand viewing.
Virtual Conference Pass:
ALL IBMA Business Conference sessions (30+ hours)
Networking Opportunities
IBMA Bluegrass Live! powered by PNC Main Stage
IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards presented by Yamaha
IBMA Bluegrass Ramble Official Showcases
IBMA International Showcase
IBMA Songwriter Showcase
IBMA Keynote Address
IBMA Industry Awards
IBMA Momentum Awards
IBMA Town Hall
Virtual Exhibit Hall
And more!
IBMA Member price – $99
Non-member price – $149
Virtual Exhibit Pass:
Includes virtual access to:
IBMA Bluegrass Live! powered by PNC Main Stage
IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards presented by Yamaha
IBMA Bluegrass Ramble Official Showcases
IBMA International Showcase
IBMA Songwriter Showcase
IBMA Keynote Address
IBMA Industry Awards
IBMA Momentum Awards
IBMA Town Hall
Virtual Exhibit Hall
And more!
PLEASE NOTE: Due to licensing constraints, music performances will only air live and will not be available for on-demand viewing.
Includes virtual access to:
ALL IBMA Business Conference sessions (30+ hours)
Networking Opportunities
IBMA Bluegrass Live! powered by PNC Main Stage
IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards presented by Yamaha
IBMA Bluegrass Ramble Official Showcases
IBMA International Showcase
IBMA Songwriter Showcase
IBMA Keynote Address
IBMA Industry Awards
IBMA Momentum Awards
IBMA Town Hall
Virtual Exhibit Hall
And more!
IBMA Member price – $99
Non-member price – $149
The IBMA member passcode was sent to all IBMA members on September 11. If you joined/renewed after September 11, the member passcode can be found in the confirmation email of your membership and in the IBMA member portal at ibma.org.
PLEASE NOTE: Conference content will be available for on-demand viewing. However, due to licensing constraints, music performances will only air live and will not be available for on-demand viewing.
Our Virtual Exhibit Pass includes all content within the Virtual Conference Pass plus the ability to expand your reach to our global audience by:
Step One: Register for one of three virtual passes above. Each pass builds upon the previous, so you do not need to buy multiple passes for different content.
Step Two: You will receive an email from IBMA/Swapcard within 24-48 hours of registration. Follow the prompts in the email to login to Swapcard on your desktop or mobile device. *If you registered on or before September 21, you were sent an email from Swapcard on September 21.
Step Three: Click “IBMA World of Bluegrass 2021” to enter the virtual event! Build out your profile, explore Swapcard’s features, and get ready for the most important week in bluegrass!
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Q: How do I login if I didn’t receive an email after registration?
A: Be sure to wait 24-48 hours. Check your spam/junk folder. Go to login.swapcard.com and enter the email with which you registered
Q: Will Swapcard work on my device?
A: Swapcard is available on desktop or mobile via iOS and Android! (You must be registered for a virtual pass to access event content through the desktop or mobile app.)
Q: When will I gain access once I have registered?
A: You will gain access 24-48 hours AFTER submitting your registration. We highly encourage all attendees to allow a 24- to 48-hour window between registration and the first event they plan to attend.
Q: Who do I contact if I need help?
A: For questions about logging into Swapcard or features of the platform, click here. If you are experiencing issues directly accessing IBMA World of Bluegrass content, contact [email protected].
Q: Will live music be available to watch later?
A: Due to licensing restraints, music performances will only air live and will not be available for on-demand viewing. However, conference and awards content will be available for live and on-demand viewing after its initial airing.
Q: I’ve purchased in-person registration for Raleigh. Do I also need to purchase virtual pass?
A: No. Virtual access is automatically included for currently registered IBMA Business Conference in-person attendees and exhibitors.
Q: Why is Swapcard asking me for a code to access the event?
A: Check to make sure you are using the same email address you used to register as you’re using to login to Swapcard. Access only applies to the email you used to register.
