Welcome to IEBA

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. IEBA is an intimate organization that makes a huge impact. At IEBA ... The Buying Starts Here.

Job Opening: Manager of Accounting Activities at CFSB Center/Lovett Auditorium & MSU Expo Center
01/27/2012

Regular Full-Time, 12 month position.

Bachelor’s Degree required. Three to Four years of experience in the event/public assembly facility industry. Overall knowledge of how special events (concerts) are run from an accounting standpoint. Familiarity with an event ticketing software system, i.e. Ticketmaster – or other ticketing software is acceptable.

What a great year for IEBA!
12/16/2011

 Thanks for a wonderful 2011, we'll see you October 7-9, 2012!
IEBA’s Annual Conference Mixes Up Old School with New School: Ticketmaster CEO Nathan Hubbard Gives Keynote Address and Hall of Fame Induction and Dinner Wows Crowd
10/05/2011

The International Entertainment Buyers Association's 41st Conference in Nashville enjoyed a record-breaking attendance of registrants. Attendees enjoyed an entertaining mix of top-notch talent and informative industry insider panels. Ticketmaster's Nathan Hubbard and CEO of the world's third largest e-commerce site delivered the keynote addressing the importance of keeping the music fan invested in live shows.
IEBA CONFERENCE KEEPS THE BUZZ COMING WITH ALL STAR LINE UP MONDAY: Wynonna, LoCash Cowboys, Love and Theft and many more keep attendees' attention
10/04/2011

Attendees at this year's IEBA, International Entertainment Buyers Association, Conference are reeling from the amount of high level entertainment they are seeing at the annual live music convention for talent buyers. This year set a new high of attendance for the event and Monday's showcases and sessions were packed.
IEBA's 41st ANNUAL CONFERENCE KICKS OFF IN A BIG WAY: Rock 'n Roll Legends Wanda Jackson & Jim Messina
10/04/2011

The musical bar for International Entertainment Buyer's Association (IEBA) 41st Annual Conference in Nashville, TN was set high last night with the kick off showcases highlighting a broad range of talent and musical styles.
SO MUCH TO SEE AT IEBA!
10/01/2011

There will be over 50 artists showcased at the 41st annual conference of the International Entertainment Buyers Association. In addition to the previously announced showcases, there will be some extremely talented and unique performances this year, so don’t miss a minute of it!
IEBA ANNOUNCES 2011 CLASS OF IEBA HALL OF FAME INDUCTION OCTOBER 4
09/30/2011

 
The second class of the International Entertainment Buyers Association will be inducted on October 4 as the closing event of the annual IEBA conference in Nashville. Inductees are honored for their exceptional contributions to the live entertainment industry.
 
This year’s celebration will be hosted by the multi-talented Laura Bell Bundy, with performances by Bundy, Roy Clark, Don Schlitz, and live art by Michael Israel. Inductees include: Bobby Baker,Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, Jimmy Jay, Paul Moore, Tandy Rice, Lou Robin, Mike Smardak and Leroy Van Dyke.