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About MBOTMA Membership

A variety of membership levels are available to serve your needs. Becoming a member of the Minnesota Bluegrass & Old-Time Music Association means you are not only nurturing your own interests, but helping to ensure that the bluegrass and old-time music tradition grows in Minnesota.

As a member, you’ll receive discounted prices on admission to events and merchandise as well as a subscription to our monthly magazine, Minnesota Bluegrass. Click here for a sample issue!

To join online, please complete the form linked below or if you’d prefer, you can download the Membership Form and mail it in. 

BANDS: Please see THIS PAGE for complete benefits of membership.

**If you pay by credit card, you will have the choice to enable automatic renewal. Please consider making that choice.

If you’re not ready to join, and just want to be notified of events, complete the Subscribe form linked in the footer

Basic Membership Levels

Individual

Single Member
$ 35
  • One Named Member on Account
  • One Discount Ticket/Pass per Festival
  • Copy of MN Bluegrass Magazine
  • One Free Classified Ad for up to 3 Months in MN Bluegrass
  • Member Emails with Exclusive Content
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Family

Two Members
$ 50
  • Two Named Members on Account
  • Two Discount Tickets/Passes per Festival
  • Copy of MN Bluegrass Magazine
  • One Free Classified Ad for up to 3 Months in MN Bluegrass
  • Member Emails with Exclusive Content
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Band

One Primary Member + Free Bandmate Memberships
$ 75
  • Listing in Band Directory
  • Copy of MN Bluegrass Magazine
  • One Free Classified Ad for up to 3 Months in MN Bluegrass
  • Gigs in Online & Print Calendar
  • Exclusive Opportunities to Play at MBOTMA Festivals
  • Free Bandmate Memberships for All Group Members
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Premium Membership Levels

BRONZE

Two Members
$ 100
  • "Family" Membership Benefits PLUS…
  • 1st Class Postage Mailing for Magazine
  • $35 Tax Deductible Donation
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SILVER

Two Members
$ 250
  • "Bronze" Membership Benefits PLUS…
  • $185 Tax Deductible Donation
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GOLD

Two Members
$ 500
  • "Silver" Membership Benefits PLUS…
  • Two Free Festival Tickets per Membership Year
  • Two Free Festival T-Shirts per Membership Year
  • $250 Tax Deductible Donation
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PLATINUM

Two Members
$ 1000
  • "Gold" Membership Benefits PLUS…
  • Four Free Festival Tickets per Membership Year
  • Two Free Festival T-Shirts per Membership Year
  • $500 Tax Deductible Donation
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PA Management with Aaron Niehus

The PA is the connection between you as a performer and the audience. It is critical that you have a solid understanding of how to make the most effective use of all the technology available to you. This workshop will be in 3 segments. 11 am will be setting up the PA  then at 11:30 learn to work with the single Mic  Everyone is welcome. Draw bands are highly encouraged to come.  At noon Aaron will shift to PA Management

Song Analysis with Tim Stafford & Phil Nusbaum

Three songwriters will each present an original song.  Tim and Phil then will offer thoughts and advice on structure and presentation.  Phil Nusbaum will offer thoughts on what broadcasters are looking for when you seek to get your songs played on the air. You do not have to be a songwriter to attend or benefit from these perspectives. Everyone is welcome!

Stagecraft, The Art of Putting on a Show

With Brent Fuqua and Becky Schlegel These two veteran performers go beyond the setlist to discuss ways you can take your next show to a new level. Entertain your audiences, have more fun and get more bookings!

Stagecraft will be at noon on Saturday in Studio 2.  Q&A is a big part of these Panels so bring your questions!

Booking and Promoting Your Band

With Ellen Stanley, Katryn Conlin and Tom Peschges

This panel promises to be a lively discussion of how to build an audience, and book better gigs!  We will cover topics like, Websites, EPK’s, Booking emails, social media strategies and more.  As with all of our panel discussions, please bring your questions!