October 19-22, 2013
Nashville, TN - Omni Hotel
Bring your company to the front row of the live entertainment industry.
Early bird registration is now available for IEBA's 43rd Annual Conference.
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International Entertainment Buyers Association (IEBA) is a non-profit trade organization for live entertainment industry professionals. Founded in 1970, IEBA provides networking, showcasing and educational opportunities to strengthen relationships, foster growth and increase revenue for the live entertainment industry. IEBA showcases the best and brightest talent in all genres of music and all fields of entertainment. Representing over $1 billion in buying power, IEBA is an intimate organization that makes a huge impact.
“IEBA is the place to be if you’re serious about building relationships in the industry and discovering the hottest talent.”
– Barry Jeffrey, WME
IEBA and the annual conference stand alone in the entertainment industry by showcasing the most current and diverse entertainment options for buyers, and providing unparalleled networking opportunities and continuing education to its members. Dedicated to propelling the industry forward, IEBA prepares the next generation of industry leaders through mentoring, scholarships and job placement.
Originally called the International Country Music Buyers Association—ICMBA was conceived by two talent buyers, Hubert Long and Harry "Hap" Peebles. Peebles and Long felt that the country music talent buyers needed a voice in the fair and festival industry. Eventually the board of ICMBA decided that there was a need to be inclusive off all types of entertainment, and so the organization was renamed the International Entertainment Buyers Association — from two founding members in 1970 to nearly 1000 active members from all areas of live entertainment today.
For more information about IEBA, please visit our Bylaws. Questions about the site? FAQs
Pam Matthews, Executive Director
Candice Davis, Director of Strategic Alliances & Operations
Mallori Kirchenschlager, Director of Events & Membership
Lori Otelsberg, IEBA Chairman
Signature Entertainment
Rick Murray, IEBA Immediate Past Chairman
Greylock Entertainment
Ed Warm, IEBA President
Joe’s Bar
Nicole More, IEBA Vice President
Neste Event Marketing
Renee Alexander, IEBA Secretary
Minnesota State Fair
Karen Clark, IEBA Treasurer
Pinnacle Financial Partners
Larry Werner, IEBA International
Panhandle Productions
Barry Jeffrey, IEBA Past Chairman
WME
Bob Babisch, Milwaukee Summerfest
Chris Baldizan, Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino
Tim Beeding, CAA
Mike Betterton, Dale Morris & Associates
Todd Boltin, Variety Attractions
Lori Bowman, Integrity Events
Charlie Davis, Paradise Artists
Jeff Epstein, Universal Attractions Agency
Andrew Farwell, Outback Concerts
Ali Harnell, AEG Live / The Messina Group
Kell Houston, Houston Productions
Brock Jones, Global Spectrum
Greg Janese, Paradigm
Steve Lassiter, APA
Roger LeBlanc, War Memorial Auditorium
Hugh Lombardi, TD Garden
Leslie Master, Live Nation
Kevin Meyer, Meridian Entertainment Group
Kevin Neal, BLA
Jon Petrunak, SMG
Lance Roberts, The Bobby Roberts Company
Michelle Romeo, Romeo Entertainment Group
Gary Smith, Pollstar
Robyn Smith, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Biloxi
Clarence Spalding, Spalding Entertainment
Amy Tall Chief, Osage Casinos
Jill Wheeler, Red Mountain Entertainment
Sally Williams, Ryman Auditorium
The 2012 conference was a record-breaking success! Thank you to all our members for another amazing year. The 2013 conference schedule is yet to be announced. Check back soon for updates!!
The unofficial kick-off to IEBA, we're blowing you away with some of the best indie bands out there - Breaking Laces, Von Grey, Jessica Frech, and Evan P. Donohue! A must-attend for club, college, fair and festival buyers/promoters. Shuttles will be running from the Sheraton (main lobby doors) to 12th & Porter continuously from 8:00 PM - 1:00 AM. Registered attendees will not need their badge for this event, just check in at the door at 12th & Porter.
Sponsored by Sprint Center / AEG
Sponsored by CFSB Center at Murray State University
Moderated by Andrew Farwell of Outback Concerts with a panel of experts.
Whether you’re new to buying or a seasoned pro, this overview of talent buying basics will start your IEBA experience out on the right foot. Hear from industry leaders as they discuss the Who, What, Where, and When of booking.
You’ve got your band booked, now what about the stage? Listen in as an array of production professionals discuss what is considered ‘Industry Standard’ when it comes to stage / sound / lights as well as how to navigate when the band’s requests don’t line up with what your event is able to provide.
In an age of smartphones and iPads, user-friendly technology is more prevalent than ever. Hear about the new advances in online ticketing and mobile applications, along with how easy it is to incorporate them into your next event.
Stage sponsored by Lincoln / Bars sponsored by College Park Center / Beer provided courtesy of Corona and Kenny Chesney
Performances by: Dance Y'All, Jason D. Williams, Rockers Collective
Tent sponsored by Minnesota State Fair and The Trucking Chef
Prize sponsored by Lincoln
Stage sponsor: The Hangover Recovery Shot
Bars and stage co-sponsored by Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo / San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo
Performances by: Joe Robinson, Yacht Rock Revue, Steel Magnolia, Edwin McCain, Kingston
Dinner provided by The Trucking Chef
Stage sponsor: The Hangover Recovery Shot
Bars and stage co-sponsored by Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo / San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo
Performances by: Barenaked Ladies, Eli Young Band, Spin Doctors
Sponsored by Sprint Center / AEG
Breakfast provided by The Trucking Chef
Don't miss this intimate discussion with one of the most influential leaders of the entertainment industry.
Join moderator Fred Bronson as he leads the discussion with Paula Abdul, Melinda Doolittle, Barry Adelman of Dick Clark Productions, and Scott Siman of RPM Entertainment for a look at this phenomenon. From American Idol and X Factor to The Voice and So You Think You Can Dance, there is no denying the influence of these and other shows in this genre of pop culture.
Stage sponsored by Lincoln
Featuring performances by Hangin' with Stogie and The Young Adventurers
Utopia Artists
Stage sponsored by Lincoln
Moderated by Jay Frank of DigSin
Featuring performances by Chris Thompson and Landon Austin
Tent sponsored by Minnesota State Fair and The Trucking Chef
Prize sponsored by Barry Jeffrey
Stage sponsor: The Hangover Recovery Shot
Bars and stage co-sponsored by Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo / San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo
Performances by: Joe Nichols, Aaron Lewis, Sarah Darling, DJ DU
Tent sponsored by Minnesota State Fair and The Trucking Chef
Prize sponsored by Panhandle Productions
Stage sponsor: The Hangover Recovery Shot
Bars and stage co-sponsored by Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo / San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo
Performances by: Steve Holy, Rachel Farley, Parmalee, Florida Georgia Line
Dessert provided by The Trucking Chef
Stage sponsor: The Hangover Recovery Shot
Bars and stage co-sponsored by Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo / San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo
Performances by: Dustin Lynch, Thompson Square, Gary Allan
Sponsored by Sprint Center / AEG
Stage sponsored by Lincoln
Sponsored by War Memorial Auditorium
Rebranding – How to Change the Story – Suite 7, 7th floor
Our audiences have access to more information and more choices than ever before. How do we as marketers, agents, buyers and programmers keep them wanting more when it comes to buying tickets? Join us for a creative conversation about how brands we work with day to day continuously reinvent themselves with little to no effort, and how these examples can shed new light on the way we do business beyond the noise of social media.
Moderated by Kahlil Ashanti, Houston Productions
Panelists: Matt Charkow – Parallel 49 Agency; Beth Jones-Mudaliyar – Parallel 49 Agency; Seth Shomes – Day After Day Productions; Justin Sudds - SL Feldman & Associates
The Changing Landscape of Corporate and Special Events – Suite 6, 6th Floor
Are private dates really private anymore? Are you managing your client’s expectations? They want how much??? We will discuss the latest trends and issues facing the corporate buyer?
Moderated by Chris Burke, WME
Panelists: Michael Boltzman – AEG Live; Paul Creighton – T Skorman Productions; Ray Gosselin – Epic Entertainment; Greg Janese – Paradigm Agency; Robert Norman – CAA; Randy Wright – Integrity Events
Casino Entertainment Buying – Suite 5, 5th Floor
Join us for this Q & A session about buying all types of entertainment for casinos from Vegas, to Native American, to Riverboat, and Racetrack Casinos.
Co-Moderated by Charlie Davis, Paradise Artists Agency and Kell Houston, Houston Productions
Panelists: Wayne Hurte – Chumash Casino; Brian Jones – Bobby Roberts Company; Mike Moloney – Mile Moloney Entertaiment; Robert J. Rech - Potawatomi Casino; Guy Richard – The Agency Group; Steve Seiden – Resort Entertainment & Technologies; Kathie Spehar - Cannery Casino Resorts; Brad White – CEU Inc.
Stage sponsored by Lincoln
Featuring a performance by Morgan Frazier
Bobby Roberts Company
Moderated by Nick Meinema, The Agency Group
Panelists: Morris Management Group's Dale Morris, Clint Higham and Mike Betterton
This panel will address how an artist develops from infancy while playing fairs and festivals throughout their career. This management team from Morris Management Group has guided the careers of such artists as Alabama, Kenny Chesney, Jake Owen, as well as several others ... all of whom played fairs on their climb to headline status. We will also discuss developing a fan base and getting up close and personal with the fans in the secondary markets.
Tent sponsored by Minnesota State Fair and The Trucking Chef
Prize sponsored by Barry Jeffrey
Stage sponsor: The Hangover Recovery Shot
Bars and stage co-sponsored by Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo / San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo
Performances by: Herman's Hermits starring Peter Noone, Burton Cummings, David Cassidy
Hosted by MC Hammer with special appearances by David Cassidy, Peter Noone of Herman's Hermits, Mike Love and Bruce Johnston of The Beach Boys, Ronnie Dunn, Neal McCoy, Kix Brooks, John Schneider and Tom Wopat. Performances by Melinda Doolittle and the Belmont University School of Music.
Congratulations to our Hall of Fame inductees: Charley Pride, Ray Pilszak and Joe LaGuardia (posthumously), and all of our award winners!
Tent sponsored by Minnesota State Fair and The Trucking Chef
Prize sponsored by Panhandle Productions
Stage sponsor: The Hangover Recovery Shot
Bars and stage co-sponsored by Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo / San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo
Performances by: Hinder, Leon Russell, 3 Doors Down
ICMJason Latimer
Creative Booking AgencyImperial Acrobats of China
Bobby Roberts CompanyMorgan Frazier
Utopia ArtistsZuma Zuma / Hangin' with Stogie / The Young Adventurers
ESI EntertainmentThe Guess Who
APAJoe Robinson, Yacht Rock Revue, Steel Magnolia, Edwin McCain, Kingston
CAAJoe Nichols, Aaron Lewis, Sarah Darling, DJ DU
Paradigm AgencyBarenaked Ladies, Eli Young Band, Spin Doctors
BLASteve Holy, Rachel Farley, Parmalee, Florida Georgia Line
WMEDustin Lynch, Thompson Square, Gary Allan
Paradise Artists AgencyHerman's Hermits/Peter Noone, Burton Cummings, David Cassidy
The Agency GroupHinder, Leon Russell, 3 Doors Down
Charley PrideHall of Fame Inductee 2012
Ray PilszakHall of Fame Inductee 2012
Joe LaGuardiaHall of Fame Inductee 2012
Bobby BakerHall of Fame Inductee 2011
Jimmy JayHall of Fame Inductee 2011
Tandy RiceHall of Fame Inductee 2011
Paul MooreHall of Fame Inductee 2011
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo - Leroy ShaferHall of Fame Inductee 2011
Leroy Van DykeHall of Fame Inductee 2011
Mike SmardakHall of Fame Inductee 2011
Lou RobinHall of Fame Inductee 2011
Grand Ole Opry - Pete FisherHall of Fame Inductee 2010
Erv WoolseyHall of Fame Inductee 2010
Joan SaltelHall of Fame Inductee 2010
George MoffettHall of Fame Inductee 2010
Dale MorrisHall of Fame Inductee 2010
Barbara HubbardHall of Fame Inductee 2010
Charlie DanielsHall of Fame Inductee 2010
Ron BairdHall of Fame Inductee 2010
Dick ClarkHall of Fame Inductee 2010
Harry ‘Hap’ PeeblesHall of Fame Inductee 2010
Don RomeoHall of Fame Inductee 2010
Lon VarnellHall of Fame Inductee 2010
Lawrence WelkHall of Fame Inductee 2010
E.O. StacyHall of Fame Inductee 2010
Florine and Wesley OlerHall of Fame Inductee 2010
Bob NealHall of Fame Inductee 2010
Hubert LongHall of Fame Inductee 2010
Buddy LeeHall of Fame Inductee 2010
Danny DavisHall of Fame Inductee 2010
Johnny CashHall of Fame Inductee 2010
Dick BlakeHall of Fame Inductee 2010
Sonny AndersonHall of Fame Inductee 2010
Henry AdeHall of Fame Inductee 2010
Jack McFaddenHall of Fame Inductee 2010
Bette KayeHall of Fame Inductee 2010
Dave DoudsHall of Fame Inductee 2010
Billy DeatonHall of Fame Inductee 2010
John HittHall of Fame Inductee 2010
Sonny SimmonsHall of Fame Inductee 2010
Paul BuckHall of Fame Inductee 2010
Shorty LavenderHall of Fame Inductee 2010
Myles JohnsonHall of Fame Inductee 2010
Danny FleenorHall of Fame Inductee 2010
2012 Industry AwardsWinner Link Posted on Schedule - Tuesday, Oct. 9 at 6:30
“The quality and stature of attendees makes this a must-attend event for our agency.”– Rod Essig, CAA
IEBA calls Nashville 'Music City' home to its headquarters and conference. The 2013 conference will be held downtown at the new Omni Hotel Nashville. Check out the video tour here!
"IEBA is a true entertainment buyer’s experience. It’s the most useful convention I've been to. Some of my best bookings are artists I have seen at IEBA showcases. It just gets better every year!”– Lori Otelsberg, Signature Entertainment
Professional Membership is available for individuals working in the live entertainment industry. IEBA membership supports the growth of our industry through a non-profit organization that is committed to providing the highest level of networking, showcasing and educational opportunities. Attendance at the annual conference connects members in an intimate setting, builds stronger business relationships, and offers a first look at the next touring season's talent. IEBA members have access to key business leaders through the IEBA Member Directory, have voting privileges for the Annual IEBA Industry Awards, and are invited to exclusive VIP industry events throughout the year.
Young Professional (YP) Membership is now available for qualifying individuals. The YP membership is a new and exciting way for the next generation to get involved with IEBA early in their careers. YP members qualify for nomination in a new Industry Awards category, “Rookie of the Year,” to be presented at the Honors and Awards Dinner at IEBA’s annual conference. YP members have full membership benefits, including voting privileges, the IEBA Member Directory, and access to VIP industry events. IEBA Conference access for YP members includes agents alley, all showcases, and a limited number of educational panels and meals; please check back for specific details once the 2013 schedule is announced.
Student membership is a facet of IEBA Interactive, a hands-on learning experience for college students who are planning a career in the entertainment industry. Student membership allows access to the IEBA Member Directory and additional student networking opportunities. Learn more about IEBA Interactive here.
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The 2013 IEBA Conference will take place at the Omni Hotel Nashville, October 19-22, 2013.
The Omni Nashville Hotel is an authentic expression of Nashville’s vibrant music culture. Across from the new Music City Center, the luxury hotel will be a one-of-a-kind experience, fully integrated with an expansion of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum® on four levels. The Omni Nashville Hotel design is a modern expression of the city’s distinct character. We encourage you to take the video tour, book rooms early, and join the Omni Select Guest program to enjoy the full Omni experience.
You can also call 800-538-0400 to make reservations.
Professional Conference Registration-
May 15 – September 18: $549.00
September 19 – October 11: $649.00
October 12 – October 22: $749.00
** Professional Members can register a spouse at the Young Professional rates below.
Young Professional Conference Registration-
May 15 – September 18: $399.00
September 19 – October 11: $499.00
October 12 – October 22: $599.00
**Limited Conference Access.
Student Conference Registration-
May 15 – October 22: $299.00
See who attended IEBA 2012.
Need help joining, renewing or registering? Check out our FAQs. Have other membership questions? Email Mallori@IEBA.org.
Media
If you are a member of the media, and wish to cover any of the events, please contact Wortman Works Media and Marketing (615) 260-9985 or jwortman@wortmanworks.com.
Download the IEBA Media Kit.
Dues are $125 annually. Professional Members are classified into three categories-
Buyer/Promoter: Any person actively involved in the employment of talent for entertainment purposes.
Agent: Any person actively involved in the booking of talent for entertainment purposes.
Affiliated: Any person actively involved in the entertainment field through their professional efforts.
Dues are $75 annually. YP membership is available for individuals 29 years of age and under, as of December 31, 2012, and is limited to the first three years of IEBA Membership.
Dues are $25 annually. Student members must be currently enrolled in college or graduates that have been out of school for less than one year.
Register now to receive Early Bird rates.
IEBA provides our sponsors with the opportunity to create, develop, and enhance brand recognition. Sponsors have the chance to showcase their company in front of 700+ agents, talent buyers / promoters, and affiliated professionals. We offer a wide range of sponsorship packages starting at $600.
Contact Candice Davis at 615/679.9601 or candice.davis@ieba.org if you’re interested in sponsoring a package. If you aren’t able to spot a package that fits your needs, let Candice know and she will help create a perfect package that meets your goals and budget!
IEBA Interactive is a hands-on learning experience for college students who are planning a career in the entertainment industry. Through IEBA Interactive, young leaders have the opportunity to intern with IEBA for college credit, tuition money, mentoring and field experience in numerous areas of the entertainment industry. Graduates of IEBA Interactive will continue to utilize IEBA as a resource throughout their career. IEBA has placed several Interactive students in their first industry job!
The IEBA scholarship endowment fund provides scholarships to students enrolled in accredited entertainment business programs at select schools across the country.
IEBA currently awards scholarships in honor of two of IEBA’s founders: Harry "Hap" Peebles and Don Romeo in addition to industry leaders J.P. Williams, George Moffett, Barbara Hubbard, Barry Jeffrey, Steve Tolman and Mike Smardak.
To learn more about IEBA, IEBA Interactive and the scholarships we offer visit our Facebook page.
Photo: IEBA presented the panel "Getting a Job in the Industry" at Belmont University
Tiffany Davis, Candice Davis of IEBA, Nick Davis of IEBA Interactive, Ross Marshall of AEG Live, Brandi Brammer of CAA
Credit: Donnie Hedden
