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World Bluegrass Day^[1] is an annual observance held on October 1st to celebrate bluegrass music, its cultural heritage, and the musicians and fans who sustain its vibrant tradition. The day aims to raise awareness about bluegrass music, encourage new audiences to explore its rich history, and provide support for its global community of artists, venues, and promoters. An important part of World Bluegrass Day is preserving the historical roots of Bluegrass for future generations to see, hear and understand where Bluegrass started.

World Bluegrass Day was established by Chris Hanscom who recognized the need for a unified day of celebration for this uniquely American genre and highlight both the global influence in creating the genre and the global appeal of bluegrass music. Celebrated around the world^[2]^[3] and by many state bluegrass associations^[4]^[5]^[6], World Bluegrass Day is helping promote the bluegrass genre.

Purpose

The primary goals of World Bluegrass Day include:

Promoting Awareness: Showcasing the cultural and musical importance of bluegrass across the world.
Preserving the Past: Archiving and promoting the origins of bluegrass music.
Fostering Community: Uniting fans, performers, and industry professionals.
Educational Outreach: Providing resources to introduce bluegrass to younger generations and new audiences.

External Links

Official Website for World Bluegrass Day

References

^ "World Bluegrass Day - October 1, 2024 | internationaldays.co". www.internationaldays.co. Retrieved 2024-12-12.
^ McGrath, Greg (2019-08-15). "World Bluegrass Day - We Are Onboard. - AustralianBluegrass.com". australianbluegrass.com. Retrieved 2024-12-12.
^ "World Bluegrass Day (oct 1st)". EBMA - European Bluegrass. Retrieved 2024-12-12.
^ Event, DCBU User. "World Bluegrass Day". DC Bluegrass Union. Retrieved 2024-12-12. {{cite web}}: |first= has generic name (help)
^ "World Bluegrass Day + Sept Concerts and Oct Workshops". Connecticut Bluegrass Association. 2024-09-18. Retrieved 2024-12-12.
^ "World Bluegrass Day – California Bluegrass Association". 2024-09-28. Retrieved 2024-12-12.

[1] "World Bluegrass Day - October 1, 2024 | internationaldays.co". www.internationaldays.co. Retrieved 2024-12-12.

[2] McGrath, Greg (2019-08-15). "World Bluegrass Day - We Are Onboard. - AustralianBluegrass.com". australianbluegrass.com. Retrieved 2024-12-12.

[3] "World Bluegrass Day (oct 1st)". EBMA - European Bluegrass. Retrieved 2024-12-12.

[4] Event, DCBU User. "World Bluegrass Day". DC Bluegrass Union. Retrieved 2024-12-12. {{cite web}}: |first= has generic name (help)

[5] "World Bluegrass Day + Sept Concerts and Oct Workshops". Connecticut Bluegrass Association. 2024-09-18. Retrieved 2024-12-12.

[6] "World Bluegrass Day – California Bluegrass Association". 2024-09-28. Retrieved 2024-12-12.

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