IEBA 2009 Set for October 11-13
06 08 2009

More than 500 live entertainment industry professionals will converge in Nashville at the annual conference of the International Entertainment Buyers Association October 11-13.

IEBA sets the stage for the next touring season with an exclusive first look at the hottest talent. IEBA’s annual conference has become the must-attend event featuring over three-dozen showcases from top artists to rising stars.

The annual IEBA Honors ceremony will be held Monday, October 12 at the famous Ryman Auditorium. Comedic phenom Jeff Dunham will honor industry legend Barbara Hubbard (named “Mother Hubbard” by Bob Hope) with the Harry A. Peebles Award for her more than 30 years as executive director of the American Collegiate Showcase (ACTS), a non-profit organization that raises scholarships for students seeking a career in performing arts. Dunham, who recently exceeded 400 million Internet views of his comedy clips and is a You Tube favorite, was a former winner of the ACTS showcase.

"We are ecstatic that Jeff Dunham will honor Barbara Hubbard, one of his mentors and an industry pioneer,” states IEBA Executive Director Tiffany Davis. “We are also thrilled to be holding this special event at the prestigious Ryman Auditorium for the first time.”

“This year’s conference will be our biggest and best yet with amazing talent, top-notch speakers and the most effective networking opportunity in the industry.”

More stars, honorees, speakers and talent will be announced in coming weeks.

Sponsorship opportunities are available at all price levels. Check the site for highlights from 2008, registration, sponsorship and hotel information. Early bird registration begins in June.

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