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Boston Blues Society™
Boston Blues Challenge
As an affiliate of The Blues Foundation , The Boston Blues Society holds a yearly Blues Challenge. Winners of that event will represent Boston in Memphis during The Blues Foundation's International Blues Challange
By the rules of the IBC, affiliated Blues Societie's are required to stage a live regional preliminary IBC competition. The winner of that event represents the organization in the International Blues Challenge held annually in Memphis, TN along historic Beale Street.
We've fielded some questions and in a nutshell Blues and Blues sub Genres are allowed. Society Blues Challenge winners when in Memphis will be jusged on musicianship, Originality & Stage Presence. Visit The IBC Blues challenge Rules Page for more details.
If you would like to purchase tickets to attend the show click the button below. $20 ADV / $25DOS - Card Carrying BBS members will get a $5 refund at the door!
Also, to qualify as a youth act or solo/duo the performer(s) will all have to be under the age of 21 at the time of the International Blues Challenge in 2025 (January 11th, 2025)
- Registration Information: The 2024 Boston Blues Challenge will take place on Sunday October 13th at Soundcheck Studios. Please register yourself with the payment options below. If you have any question please email us at admin@bostonblues.org
- The Event takes place:
- Sunday October 13th @ Soundcheck Studios
- 150 Corporate Park Dr, Pembroke, MA 02359
- Event Starts @ 5pm est.
- Entry fees:
- $100. per band
- $75 per solo / duo
- youth entry is free of charge. Please email paul@bostonblues.org to enter
- Tentative Registration Deadline: Sunday October 6th - Room for one more full band!
Select your desired option below to pay online. Entry fee's are non refundable
Day of Show Info for Bands:
1) Acts should show up at 4:00 for load in / brief
soundcheck
2) Bands should bring ALL equipment required
for their performance
3) Sets will be 25 minutes
4) Order of performing determined when we
get closer to the date
Directions: