Welcome to IEBA

IEBA was founded in 1970 as a non-profit trade organization for talent buyers, concert promoters, agents, managers, artists and other related entertainment professionals. IEBA’s goal is to provide educational and networking opportunities to our members to further the development of the live entertainment industry. In addition IEBA is known for showcasing the best and brightest talent in all genres of music and all fields of entertainment—exposing buyers to the freshest acts for the buying season. IEBA is an intimate organization that makes a huge impact. At IEBA ... The Buying Starts Here.

October 13, 2008
IEBA has seen a lot of changes in 2008. Tiffany Davis joined the organization as executive director in January, and two months later IEBA found a new home in the heart of Music Row.
IEBA 2008: The Buying STARTS Here!
October 12, 2008
THE SCHEDULE HAS BEEN POSTED! Check under the Conference tab under schedule where you can view it on-site or download the PDF.
Green is the new black. What you can do to make your fairgrounds a little greener.
August 26, 2008
Lets face it. Everyone is going green these days. From corporate boardrooms to TV bedrooms everyone seems to be seeing environmental green. So what can we do to show we – as fair producers, promoters, entertainers, venders, et al – are also in the game and doing our part to protect the planet?
Fraudsters Strike As V Pulls 160,000
August 26, 2008
Hundreds of music fans were left furious after being conned by a rogue online trader that failed to deliver tickets for the U.K.'s V Festivals August 16-17.
Spinners' Jackson Dies
August 25, 2008
Pervis Jackson, 70, who sang baritone for the Spinners, died at Sinai Grace Hospital in Detroit just days after being diagnosed with brain and liver cancer August 18.
Tailgating Ban Confuses Fans
August 18, 2008
While a tailgating ban at the PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel, N.J., has aided in the venue’s efforts to crack down on underage drinking, it’s also presented a new challenge for some fans who’ve attempted to picnic at the shed before shows.
Loud Music Fuels Faster Drinking?
August 18, 2008
Loud tunes in clubs and bars may lead to increased drink orders by patrons, according to a recent study by a group of French scientists.