What is SPBGMA?

SPBGMA is a not-for-profit corporation incorporated under the laws of the State of Missouri since 1974

SPBGMA (spig' ma) is the acronym for:

Society for the Preservation of Bluegrass Music of America

How Do I Join SPBGMA?

Membership in SPBGMA is for a calendar-year and is done by registration and the paying of nominal membership dues.

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The corporate charter states that the goals of SPBGMA are:
  • To preserve the traditional spirit and art form of Bluegrass music,
  • To offer a management service for any community desiring to hold a Bluegrass festival,
  • To organize and conduct Bluegrass Band competitions,
  • In all SPBGMA sponsored events, instruments must be traditional acoustic instruments, no electrified instruments permitted,
  • To encourage professionalism in appearance and showmanship by the performers at SPBGMA events,
  • To encourage the support of various Bluegrass publications and associations.

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