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World of Bluegrass

International Bluegrass Music Association

September 29-October 5, 2008

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Three Major Events ... One Week You Can't Miss! "It's more than an event. It's the spirit of bluegrass put into action! Thank goodness it doesn't come but once a year - it takes a year to put into practice all the creative inspiration you get!" - Louisa Branscomb, songwriter IBMA Business Conference Nashville Convention Center / Renaissance Hotel September 29 - October 2, 2008 The annual business conference for the bluegrass music industry with artist showcases, an exhibit hall with more than 100 booths, professional development seminars, member constituency meetings, one-on-one networking and so much more! The 19th International Bluegrass Music Awards Show October 2, 2008 The most anticipated night of the bluegrass music year, in salute to the year's most outstanding achievements, during a fast paced evening of fabulous performances and the music's major awards! The 2008 Awards Show will once again be held in the prestigious Grand Ole Opry House and tickets for this event will go on sale June 2, 2008. Bluegrass Fan Fest Nashville Convention Center / Renaissance Hotel October 3 - 5, 2008 More than 60 artists representing the best bluegrass music from around the globe! Fan Fest in the indoor music festival of the year featuring performances by the industries top acts, Masters Workshop Stage, Roots & Branches Stage, exhibit hall, and scores of jam sessions! Tickets to this event will go on sale June 2, 2008.

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  September 29-October 5, 2008

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  Nashville Convention Center

  601 Commerce Street Nashville, TN 37203

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  • Event Name: World of Bluegrass
    "You can't miss it!"
    Review posted by: Dan Hays from Nashville, May 15, 2008
    

    If there's a "family reunion" for bluegass music fans...this is it. You can't miss this one!

    If there's a "family reunion" for bluegass music fans...this is it. You can't miss this one!

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