Ireland's Folk Conference. 14th - 18th of January, 2026, Belfast. ***Plus a special One Night Only LIVE Concert 13th January, 2026***
Adam Englehardt
Exec Director Bluegrass Hall of Fame + Museum, and ROMPFEST / IBMA board (current Chair)
Adam Englehardt, Executive Director of the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum has over twenty years of experience in the music industry and is well-equipped to lead the museum into its next chapter. Since 2004, he has been the Owner and Operator of Engelhardt Music Group, a full-service music production and recording company renowned for its impressive catalog of over 650 releases. In addition, Engelhardt has served as a studio operations manager and recording engineer at Sony Music Publishing since 2008.
A dedicated advocate for bluegrass music, Engelhardt has held membership and leadership roles in several prominent associations, including the International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA), the Country Music Association, the Audio Engineering Society, and the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences. He currently serves as the Board Chair of the IBMA, reflecting his commitment to the bluegrass community.

