The Inland Empire Blues Society is proud to announce that we’ll be hosting our second local IBC (International Blues Challenge) affiliate competition—and the winner will head to Memphis, January 2027 to represent the Inland Northwest on the international blues challenge stage!

Last year we did our first ever, local competition. We learned a lot and now we're doing it again. That means we’ll be sending the very best of our region straight to Memphis again!

📅 Save the Date: Sunday, June 14th

Are you in a band or a solo/duo act ready to compete for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity? Register your interest by filling out this form. There’s no entry fee and no obligation—this just helps us know who’s interested as we finalize event details.

IEBS will be covering transportation and lodging for the winning acts—so this is the real deal! We’re calling on our amazing community to help make this happen. A huge thank you to our members for making events like this possible. Not a member yet? Now is the perfect time to join and support the incredible blues talent in our region.

Curious about how the IBC works? Here’s a great overview.

Stay tuned for more details—and help us spread the word! Tag your favorite blues musicians, bands, and fans!