Florida regional competitions in 2026 to determine contenders at the International Blues Challenge 2027, presented by The Blues Foundation, in Memphis, TN on January 19–23, 2027.
The International Blues Challenge represents the worldwide search for blues bands and solo/duo performers ready for the international stage, yet just needing that extra big break. The world’s largest gathering of blues musicians takes place on Beale Street, with over 20 clubs hosting challengers and fans. In addition to the competition rounds, IBC week offers seminars, showcases, master classes, film screenings, networking events, book signings, and receptions for blues societies, fans, and professionals. The list of 2026 International Blues Challenge Contenders (Bands, Solo-Duos, Youth) is posted HERE.
- Big Bend Blues Society – INACTIVE
- Nature Coast Friends of Blues – INACTIVE
- Fort Pierce Jazz & Blues Society
If you would like to have your organization's IBC info posted here, including results, please email details to Charlie@JazzBluesFlorida.com. Please send any updates and/or corrections to this address. Thank you.
In 2006, the Joey Gilmore Band won the Best Band prize at the IBC.
1991 The Roach Thompson Band Miami, Florida
1992 Piano Bob & the Snowman (Robert Wilder & Ken Minahan) Miami, Florida
2006 Joey Gilmore Band
2009 J.P. Soars and the Red Hots South Florida Blues Society
2013 Selwyn Birchwood Suncoast Blues Society
Affiliated Blues Societies by State
- Florida – 10 (Includes First Coast; not listed as an affiliate for unknown reason.)
- California – 6
- Texas – 6
- Arkansas – 5
- Illinois – 5
- Iowa – 5
- Michigan – 4
- Missouri – 4
- New York – 4
- Ohio – 4
- Arizona – 3
- Colorado – 3
- Indiana – 3
- North Carolina – 3
- Pennsylvania – 3
- Tennessee – 3
- Kansas – 2
- Kentucky – 2
- Nevada – 2
- New Jersey – 2
- Oregon – 2
- Virginia – 2
- Washington – 2
- Wisconsin – 2
- Alabama – 1
- Connecticut – 1
- Delaware – 1
- Georgia – 1
- Louisiana – 1
- Maine – 1
- Maryland – 1
- Massachusetts – 1
- Minnesota – 1
- Mississippi – 1
- Nebraska – 1
- New Hampshire – 1
- South Carolina – 1
- Vermont – 1
- West Virginia – 1
- Alaska – 0
- Hawaii – 0
- Idaho – 0
- Montana – 0
- New Mexico – 0
- North Dakota – 0
- Oklahoma – 0
- Rhode Island – 0
- South Dakota – 0
- Utah – 0
- Wyoming – 0
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