This was our Summit Programme:

Friday, February 28th, 2025

• 12:00 PM: Registration Opens
• 2:00 PM – 5:30 PM: Conference Day 1
  
  • Kick-Off: Introduction and welcoming remarks from the EBMA Chairman and IBMA Executive Director
  • Round Table: Collective visions and expectations for the summit and the European bluegrass community
  • Panel 1: Navigating the European bluegrass scene – discussions on getting gigs, organizing travel, promoting work, and more
• 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM: European Bluegrass Open Mic Event (see below and bios here)
  
  • The hotel bar will be open for food and drink during the performances
• 11:00 PM: Open Mic Wrap-Up and Jamming

Saturday, March 1st, 2025

• 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM: Conference Day 2
  
  • Small Groups: Constituency meeting and feedback session for artists, band managers, teachers, event organizers, booking agents, and bluegrass enthusiasts
  • Panel 2: European approaches to bluegrass – panelists discuss how European artists incorporate new influences into bluegrass
• 12:30 PM: Lunch – A buffet lunch will be served in the hotel restaurant for all registered attendees
• 2:30 PM: EBMA General Membership Assembly (AGM)
  
  • Open to all; however, only EBMA members may vote on motions. We encourage all conference delegates to attend the AGM and to join the EBMA for free.
• 3:30 PM: Open Space
  
  • An opportunity for delegates to discuss subjects of their choosing and facilitate wider discussions on unscheduled topics
• 8:30 PM: Evening Concert
  
  • Performances by Southern Legacy and John Reischman & The Jaybirds
  • Tickets purchased through conference registration are valid only for the Saturday 8:30 PM show.
    All concerts are hosted by and in the responsibility of Čapek Instruments.
• Late Night: Jamming sessions

Sunday, March 2nd, 2025

• 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM: Conference Day 3
  
  • Panel 3: Regional associations for global bluegrass – discussing the impact of grassroots activities on the wider bluegrass community
  • Partners: An opportunity for our leading partners to share their bluegrass stories
  • Wrap-Up: Discussion on the future of the European bluegrass community
• 12:00 PM: Summit End and Send-Off

Please note that the programme is subject to change.

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🎤 Open Mic Night, Friday 28th February, 6:00 PM

📢 We are proud to present the Open Mic lineup for the 2025 European Bluegrass Summit featuring 10 bands representing 9 countries and
the first-ever international Kids on Bluegrass Europe band!

This event is free and open to the general public – bring a friend and come see some great bluegrass in Prague, February 28, 6 PM (doors open 7:45 PM).

Concerts

🎶 Hosted by Capek Instruments

🎟 Summit attendees get access to special discounted tickets for the Saturday evening show only.