ISB Convention

ISB 2027 Convention
June 7-12, 2027
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, New Mexico

Hello, Bass Friends!

I'm Dennis Whittaker, president-elect, longtime member of the International Society of Bassists, and chair of the 2027 ISB convention.

I'm thrilled to announce we will celebrate the ISB's 60th anniversary next year, June 7-12, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the Land of Enchantment, hosted by the University of New Mexico Department of Music and the bass studio of Professor Al Laszlo.

The campus is compact, with short walks between buildings. The climate is warm and dry, and New Mexico's delicious red & green chili-based cuisine is almost reason enough to make the trip! Albuquerque is a 60 to 90 minute drive from beautiful Santa Fe, Taos and Los Alamos. It's no wonder that artists from around the world seek out the north central region of New Mexico to create.

The theme of the 2027 convention is "Just Play!" While we'll be featuring performances, lectures and masterclasses by top artists, we'll also be encouraging participation from amateur and non-professional bassists, and we'll shine a spotlight on bassists who have transcended technique to create unique careers and reach non-traditional audiences.

Along with all of this greatness, I am also excited to announce that the ISB will be incorporating electric bass into our 60th anniversary convention and the Society, including our first solo electric bass competition. So for those of you who want to learn from your acoustic or electric bass sisters & brothers, this is absolutely the convention for you.

I hope you'll consider attending this hub of Bass Love. If you've attended an ISB convention, you know there's no other experience in the world quite like it. If you have not yet been to an ISB convention, then make 2027 the year to enrich your artistic, educational and musical life by taking a deep dive into our beloved bass community. You'll not only meet some of the best bassists on the planet, but also the best human beings.

Watch your email inbox for information about registration and housing. And click here to submit your proposal to present at the 2027 ISB Convention!

We can't wait to see you in Albuquerque next June!

Basst wishes,
Dennis Whittaker

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.