Professional

Professional membership is limited to individuals working in the entertainment industry. Members are classified into three categories—Buyer/Promoter, Agent or Affiliated.
 
Buyer/Promoter: Any person actively involved in the employment of talent for entertainment purposes.  
 
Agent: Any person actively involved in the booking of talent for entertainment purposes. 
 
Affiliated: Any person actively involved in the entertainment field through their professional efforts.
 
Annual membership dues are $125. All professional members receive the same benefits unless noted. If you are paying by check, you can fill out the application online and choose the "pay by check" option when checking out and follow instructions to mail in your payment, or you can download the PDF application below and include with your check. All applications are subject to approval by the membership committee and board of directors.
 
Apply for Membership Here.
 
Renew Your Membership Here.
 

 

Benefits

 
IEBA membership benefits are continuously being added, so the best way to take complete advantage of everything IEBA has to offer is by regularly visiting ieba.org for a complete listing of the latest opportunities.
 
■ IEBA members are exposed to the newest talent first at the annual IEBA conference. The buying season truly begins at the annual IEBA conference. Your membership entitles you to purchase a conference registration.
 
■ CelebrityAccess—IEBA members receive a free trial and $100 discount on a subscription for up to three people! Use enrollment code IEBA10 when you sign up. Don’t forget to subscribe for free to Encore, their weekly newsletter so you can get the full benefit of CelebrityAccess.
 
■ The IEBA and HCC Specialty Underwriters have partnered up to provide you with access to TotalEvent™ Insurance Online! This state-of-the-art, fully-automated, online insurance system will provide you with an efficient, easy to use tool to protect and promote all of your events. You can complete applications, receive quotes, make payment, and download your insurance policy all within minutes! Currently you can obtain coverage for Event Cancellation Insurance, Special Event Liability Insurance, and Prize Indemnity/Promotion Insurance. You can apply for event insurance here.
 
■ Vote to determine IEBA award winners in several categories.
 
■ Access our online database of over 800 industry members from all areas including: talent buyers, concert promoters, venue managers, agents, artists, artist managers and other related professionals.
 
■ Attend IEBA member events throughout the year to learn the latest from industry leaders, network with peers and experience VIP showcases for a first look at new acts available for booking.
 
■ Get the first chance to submit talent for showcase consideration during the conference and throughout the year at IEBA events and on the website.
 
■ Advertise in The Rider and at the conference to expose members to your company, artists or services.
 
■ Stay in the loop on IEBA news, industry issues, special features on members and more with The Rider, our member publication.
 
■ Learn the latest in entertainment trends from the most sought-after demographic for advertisers and promoters while nurturing the future generation of leaders by becoming an IEBA Interactive mentor.
 
■ Access industry resources and receive discounts on services. Check ieba.org for the latest offerings.
 
Benefits are continuously being added, so please check the site regularly.