​The International Blues Challenge is a worldwide search for those blues bands and solo/duo blues performers ready for the international stage, yet just needing that extra big break. The IBC is judged by blues professionals from across the world who have years of experience in listening to, producing, and creating blues music. The Blues Foundation has established a set of criteria by which all competing musicians are evaluated.

We are required to stage a live regional preliminary competition, with the winner representing us in the International Blues Challenge. You must participate in and win a local challenge. Bands and Solo/Duo musician(s) will be selected to compete. Youth musician(s) can be selected to perform during the Youth Showcase but will not compete. A challenger must never have received a Blues Music Award nomination and a band or solo/duo may not participate in the IBC in three consecutive years.

To be considered by the Sacramento Blues Society you must have an active SBS membership, pay a $40 non-refundable registration fee and participate in the local competitions. Participants must agree to allow their name(s), pictures and related promotional information to be posted on our website.

For more information or to nominate an act for the International Blues Challenge please contact us at [email protected]