IBC 2025

The Road to Memphis

Saskatoon Blues Society sent Ross Neilsen to compete in the 2025 International Blues Challenge in Memphis, hosted by The Blues Foundation.

Ross did very well, advancing to the semi-finals.

Competition Rules for 2025

2025 Road to Memphis Rules

Saskatoon 2025 IBC scoring system

The scoring system is explained in detail here

Note that we have made some changes to the scoring system. Also note that blues content is scored very highly, as are original songs, which is the same as the IBC scoring in Memphis. 

2025 IBC scoring system