Experience the Blues: From New Jersey to Memphis!
The Jersey Shore Jazz & Blues Foundation (JSJBF) is proud to be a member of the renowned Blues Foundation and to play a key role in supporting local talent on their journey to the International Blues Challenge (IBC) in Memphis, Tennessee.
Each October, JSJBF hosts a New Jersey Blues Challenge and sends local winners to the big international competition, the International Blues Challenge (IBC).
The local winner goes to Memphis, Tennessee, and competes in the International Blues Challenge! The monies raised at a Get Out Of Town fundraiser help the local winner with travel expenses.
NJ Blues Challenge, Get Out of Town Fundraiser, & International Blues Challenge
New Jersey Blues Challenge
Calling all JSJBF member bands, solo artists, and duo performers! Don’t miss your chance to showcase your talent in the local Blues Challenge.
Annual October calendar event.
Get Out of Town Fundraiser
Raise travel money for the winners of the New Jersey Blues Challenge to travel to the International Blues Challenge.
International Blues Challenge (IBC)
Our New Jersey Blues Challenge winners will travel to compete at the Memphis IBC!
The Blues Foundation holds this annual competition in January.
Check the Jersey Shore Jazz & Blues social media, newsletter, and calendar for information on these three events dates, sign-up, and deadlines.
Official IBC Rules:
Scoring will be based on the system utilized by the Blues Foundation. Click on the link to read the Official IBC Rules.