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ISB Convention
ISB 2025 Convention
June 2-7, 2025
Florida State University
Tallahassee, Florida
The ISB 2025 Convention will be held June 2-7, 2025 in beautiful Tallahassee, Florida, home of our host Florida State University. The event will take place from Monday, June 2, 2025, through Saturday, June 7, 2025. We anticipate over 1,000 bassists, exhibitors, collaborative musicians, family members, and guests from around the world to attend the concerts, seminars, workshops, lecture-demonstrations, panel discussions, masterclasses, exhibits, Young Bassists and ISB Next Generation programs, and ensembles for non-professional bassists. In addition, the ISB will be holding solo, jazz, orchestral and young bassist performance competitions, and the eleventh biennial ISB Maker's Competition over Monday, June 2nd and Tuesday, June 3rd.
As a non-profit organization that puts its revenues back to work for its membership, we rely on ISB members to help make the convention a great experience for everyone who attends. We are grateful for the many presenters over the years who have donated their time, travel and talent as a way of giving back to the worldwide bass community.
Adult Attendees
Thank you for your interest in attending ISB 2025 Convention. Online pre-registration is now closed. You may register in person at the Florida State University. The registration desk will be located in the atrium lobby of the College of Music. Parking is available in three lots near the Moore Building. If you are not a member of ISB, you must join the Society first in order to register and attend. You can also renew your membership on-site when you register. If you have any questions about joining or ISB 2025 Convention, please contact the ISB Office at or 972.233.9107 x224.
Housing and On-Campus Meals
Arrangements for on-campus housing for the ISB 2025 Convention at Florida State University must be made through the ISB. Do not contact the university for reservations. A limited number of rooms will be available.
Convention App
Join us on our official event app! Personalize your agenda, receive event updates and notifications, connect with other attendees, create and join meet-ups, and so much more!
Renting a Bass
Rent a bass for the convention week from Miami String, official vendor of the 2025 ISB Convention. Click the button for more information.
Bass Storage
Storage for your rented or owned bass will be available. Drop your bass off or pick it back up between 7:30 AM and 6:30 PM — no need to take it back and forth from your on- or off-campus lodging each day.
Exhibitors & Sponsors
ISB thanks our 2025 sponsors. And be sure to visit all our exhibitors onsite and via their websites!
Young Bassists
Thank you for your interest in attending ISB 2025 Convention. Online pre-registration is now closed. You may register in person at the Florida State University. The registration desk will be located in the atrium lobby of the College of Music. Parking is available in three lots near the Moore Building. If you are not a member of ISB, you must join the Society first in order to register and attend. You can also renew your membership on-site when you register. If you have any questions about joining or ISB 2025 Convention, please contact the ISB Office at or 972.233.9107 x224.
ISB NextGen
Thank you for your interest in attending ISB 2025 Convention. Online pre-registration is now closed. You may register in person at the Florida State University. The registration desk will be located in the atrium lobby of the College of Music. Parking is available in three lots near the Moore Building. If you are not a member of ISB, you must join the Society first in order to register and attend. You can also renew your membership on-site when you register. If you have any questions about joining or ISB 2025 Convention, please contact the ISB Office at or 972.233.9107 x224.
College Fair
The ISB hosts its eighth biennial College Fair Day, a networking event for professors to connect with college-bound students and their parents as well as current undergrad students. Click the button for more information.
Inclusion & Safety Resources
Check out these great resources to help plan your trip to Florida.
Presenters
We anticipate over 1,000 bassists, exhibitors, collaborative musicians, family members, and guests from around the world to attend the concerts, seminars, workshops, lecture-demonstrations, panel discussions, masterclasses, exhibits, Young Bassists and ISB Next Generation programs, and ensembles for non-professional bassists.