Welcome to IEBA

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 provides networking, showcasing and educational opportunities to strengthen relationships, foster growth and increase revenue for the live entertainment industry. 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.

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.

Big Changes for TicketsNow.com
07/02/2009

A subsidiary of Ticketmaster Entertainment Company has fessed up to some shady ticket selling practices.  TicketsNow has reached an agreement with the Illinois Attorney General after many customer complaints about overpriced tickets, particularly over the widely popular Hannah Montana and Bruce Springsteen shows.  And after a hefty fee to the state of Illinois, the company has
Michael Jackson’s Death Shocks the Globe and the Music Industry
07/01/2009

Fans around the world are mourning the death of the King of Pop today.  Music legend Michael Jackson is believed to have suffered cardiac arrest yesterday in his home, and was unable to be revived by emergency physicians at UCLA.  The pop star’s death has had a shocking effect on the entire world, as well as the industry he had been a part of since his childhood.
Republic Nashville, A New Record Label
07/01/2009

PRESS RELEASE (New York, NY- June 5, 2009)  Monte Lipman, President and CEO of Universal Republic and Scott Borchetta, President and CEO of Big Machine Records, LLC proudly announced today the formation of a new label partnership – Republic Nashville, which will be based in Nashville.
TRIANGLE TALENT ADDS ILLINOIS STATE FAIR TO LIST OF NATIONAL CLIENTS
06/16/2009

Louisville KY, June 3, 2009 – Triangle Talent, Inc. continues to increase its national presence, landing the contract to produce the entertainment for the Illinois State Fair. This follows closely significant contracts with the New York State Fair, the Arkansas Oklahoma State Fair and the Maryland State Fair all added this year.
Lost Trailers go 'lean, clean and local' for tour
06/08/2009

BNA Records’ The Lost Trailers are taking a sensible approach to touring in their new initiative called the “Lean, Clean and Local Tour.” With a no-frills attitude that reflects the current financial situation in the communities that they perform, The Lost Trailers have decided that with a little sacrifice and creativity, they can give back to the cities that welcome them. The boys from Atlanta are the first band from any genre to create a tour that will not only benefit the environment, but will also help local businesses in a tough economic climate.
No Service Fee Wednesdays
06/16/2009

Live Nation, the world’s largest concert promoter, is offering fans a big break on tickets this summer. “No Service Fee Wednesdays,” their new 24-hour sales event, will waive the standard service fee on all tickets for Live Nation amphitheater shows.