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.
November 18, 2008
Ronnie Gilley Entertainment brings BamaJam Music & Arts Festival to Hunan
November 17, 2008
Casey Sparks, director of Sales and Marketing at the SMG-Managed BOK Center, Tulsa, Oklahoma, was also nominated for creating a buzz about the BOK Center months before it opened culminating in a “Grand Opening Week”, and the Opening Night Concert featuring the Eagles. The Eagles sold out their two performances at the BOK Center on September 6th and November 11th, totaling over 28,000 tickets sold. Photo credit: Duane Fernandez
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November 7, 2008
We've got high prices, a dearth of superstar talent and a financial meltdown. Do you really think the concert business is going to emerge unscathed? By Bob Lefsetz
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October 15, 2008
The 2008 IEBA Conference went out with a bang on the final night of the 3-day affair. The annual awards show featured performances by Mandy Barnett, Crystal Gayle, Diamond Rio, Joe Nichols and Lifetime Achievement Award-winners Loggins and Messina and was hosted by hilarious and talented SNL alum, Joe Piscopo.
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October 13, 2008
Monday morning started with beautiful weather and breakfast on the Networking Terrace. This morning's performances included a moving performance by Lee Greenwood showcases courtesy of Utopia Artists and Coondog Productions. Our first panel was a stirring discussion of the state of the U.S. Economy.
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October 12, 2008
The 2008 IEBA Conference is now under way! APA kicked off the show in style with a carnival-themed celebration featuring Salvador, Sam Bush, Devon Allman's Honeytribe, Sunny Sweeney and Dan Evans.
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October 11, 2008
IEBA teamed with Steve Moore, senior vice-president of AEG Live and chairman/founder of The Shalom Foundation for the first annual Hope For Kids Ride benefitting The Shalom Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to providing financial support and physical assistance to under privileged children and their families. The ride began at the Hilton and ended at historic Oaklawn Mansion in Spring Hill.
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