CRBN IBC Challenges For 2024 IBC:

• Band Challenge – August 6, 2023 @ The Linda, Albany.
• Solo/Duo Challenge – September 17, 2023 @ Caffe Lena, Saratoga Springs

Prizes:

1. Nomination to the International Blues Competition (IBC) in Memphis, January/February 2024 (Dates TBD)
2. Cash prizes to be used only towards expenses for the trip to Memphis:

• Band - $1,500 cash
• Solo-Duo - $750 cash

To Enter:

• Submit your entry to Richard Green: [email protected]
• To enter performers should submit a recording of their material.  Most formats accepted e.g. MP3, YouTube link, SoundCloud link, CD (please ask for mailing address) etc.
• Submit a minimum of 2 but no more than 4 songs (at least one song must be an original composition)
• Submit a brief bio listing the performers and their instruments (and/or vocals)
• The CRBN Board of Directors will select up to 4 contestants to compete

Deadline For Entries:

• Band Challenge Deadline: June 25th.  Chosen contestants will be announced by June 26th

• Solo-Duo Challenge Deadline: August 13th. Chosen contestants will be announced by August 14th

Eligibility:

• A band is considered to be any combination of 3 or more performers whereas a solo-duo act is one or two performers
• At least one performer must be a current CRBN member. (Go to www.crbn.org/membership)
• Must have at least one original song
• Must play primarily blues music (the definition of what qualifies as “blues” is broad and we do not have a strict definition).
• Must be available for the challenge:
  • The challenges will be in the afternoon, approx. 2 – 6 pm.
  • Performers may be required to be at the venue for sound check as early as 11am.
• Must be available to travel to the IBC in Memphis (dates TBD but typically late January/early February)
• Must be prepared to abide by IBC competition rules
• Must live in the area served by CRBN
• No performer can have been nominated for a Blues Music or WC Handy Award