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Grand Hyatt rooms are going fast!

The official host hotel for IEBA 2026 is filling quickly, and staying on property means you’re in the center of the action October 4–6 in Nashville.

Register for conference to lock in your room now while availability lasts.

We are excited to congratulate Andrea Avila, Cate Holton, Penelope Roy, and Gracie Penland as the latest recipients of IEBA’s internship scholarships.

Their dedication and passion for the live entertainment industry embody the spirit of IEBA’s mission. We look forward to seeing the impact they will make in the years ahead!

IEBA is pleased to welcome Lauren Tingle as our new Director of Marketing & Communications.

Lauren brings nearly 20 years of experience spanning music journalism, radio programming, content strategy, and technology, with previous roles at iHeartRadio, CMT, and Apple Music.

"We are thrilled to welcome Lauren to the IEBA team," said Executive Director Brian Wagner. "Her unique blend of music industry expertise, storytelling ability, and technological insight will be an incredible asset to IEBA, the Educational Outreach Fund, and the members and students we serve."

Please join us in welcoming Lauren to the IEBA family.

New York really showed off for IEBA tonight. Thank you to everyone who came out to connect at Hard Rock Hotel rooftop!

Huge thank you to our sponsor, Simmons Bank Arena, for supporting our NYC mixer.

Next up: Nashville on August 3 Cannery Hall Nashville, then IEBA 2026, October 4–6 Hyatt.

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