Regional IBC
Various International Blues Challenge Documents, and Additional Information can be found on this page. Space at the Regional IBC will be limited, we suggest all artists register early, don’t wait and miss your opportunity to advance to the Memphis IBC.
The International Blues Challenge in Memphis is the largest gathering of blues musicians in the world. More than 200 acts from around the world (on Beale Street) over a four day period, ending up at the infamous Orpheum Theater.
Memphis, TN. Dates are slated for January 7th.-11th.
Regional IBC – Scheduled for – Sunday, August 25, 2024
(Rain or Shine)
Doors Open @ 12:Noon, Music from 1:00 – 6:00ish, ending with a Jam
Mango Rita’s Rhythm House – 16440 S. Tamiami Trail #11, Ft. Myers, FL. 33908
Regional IBC Information
International Blues Challenge Artists, “what to expect” this is where you’ll find Information about the Southwest Florida Regional IBC. This is a once-a-year qualifier designed to advance our top acts to Memphis and the Worldwide IBC.
2024 Regional IBC Registration Form
Our Interactive Registration Form, can be completed here online, saved and emailed to our IBC committee, or Printed and Mailed to the SWFBS address on the bottom of the registration form.
Blues Foundation / SWFBS "Best Self-Produced CD" Registration Form
Here is your opportunity to make blues recording history! This interactive form can be completed online, Printed or saved and Mailed or e-mailed to the SWFBS address on the bottom of the registration form. “This is the kind of recognition you want, not to mention recognition for the Studio and the production crew, engineers etc..” More information here …
Media Outlets needing these files in a different file format please let us know by emailing: jerry@swfbs.org
MEMBERSHIPS AND DONATIONS
If you would like to support the SWFBS through Membership or Donation, you can do that in a few different ways.