Monday, November 2, 2009

IBMA World of Bluegrass 2009 Report


World of Bluegrass Report: September 28-October 4, 2009

Attendance & Activities Cumulative Total: 18,150 visitors

Business Conference 2009
1557 Unique Attendees (5017 cumulative/4 days)
73 Exhibitors
19 Showcasing Artists (est. average attendance - 675/luncheon, 650/evening show)
10 Showcasing Songwriters
256 “After Hours” Artist Showcases
26 Seminars/Educational Labs Attended by 1281
123 Mentor Sessions on 38 topics
1 Gig Fair (537 appointments for event producers and artists/agents)
2 Song Demo Listening Sessions attended by 90
1 Crash Course for New Artists attended by 58
1 Crash Course for Songwriters attended by 106
1 Leadership Bluegrass “master class” for 36
1 General Membership Meeting
3 Member Constituency Meetings
IBMA Awards Show
Attendance – 2,338 (sold out)
Radio Broadcast live on Sirius XM and syndicated to 412 Network Affiliates at 233 Commercial Stations and 179 Non-Commercial

Fan Fest 2009
4,223 Unique Attendees (10,795 cumulative/3 days)
Performing Artists - 60+ Acts on Three Stages
69 Exhibitors
Bluegrass in the Schools Programs
Accredited Teacher In-Service Training Program for 62

Local/Regional Economic Impact – estimated $4.8 million"

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