Folk Unlocked Assets

About Folk Unlocked

Dates: February 22-26, 2021

Location: Virtually, through Pathable’s online conference platform

In place of an in-person conference this year, FAI is hosting Folk Unlocked, a five-day virtual event for the entire international folk community to come together for panels, workshops, showcases, affinity and peer group meetings, exhibit spaces, networking, and mentorship. We are unlocking the doors and windows of the house of folk to be as broad and inclusive as possible, inviting those who have been loyally attending Folk Alliance International conferences for years while aiming to reach folk musicians and professionals who have never benefited from or attended FAI before.

This is a year for innovation and creativity, and we will host a space for community building and career development for everyone from the comfort and safety of their own home. We hope to push the boundaries of what our community can achieve with technology, and though this means not every aspect of our typical annual conference will be able to exist in this format, we’re excited for this opportunity to initiate a new way of connection.

Programming will be interactive, whether live-streamed or pre-recorded, and recordings will be available for later viewing, allowing folks from around the globe to tune in when they can.

Confirmed panelists and facilitators include Allison Russell, Leyla McCalla, Tift Merritt, SaulPaul, Ann Powers (NPR), Paul Schiminger (IBMA), Shanta Thake (GlobalFest), and many more!

Visual and Social Assets

Feel free to download and use these assets as needed to promote the Folk Unlocked Virtual Conference. Don’t see what you need? Please email FAI’s Communication Manager, Marisa Kolka, at marisa@folk.org.

If sharing on social media, please use the hashtags #FolkUnlocked and #FolkAlliance. 

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“Check Out My Showcase” Graphics for Artists

If sharing on social media, please use the hashtags #FolkUnlocked #FolkAlliance and #TheVillageFund.

Suggested Social Media Post

I am thrilled to be performing as part of the Folk Unlocked Virtual Conference on {your showcase date/time}. Usually, this in-person version of this amazing event is only available to artists and industry professionals, but this year you can tune in! 

LINK – https://folk.org/showcasedonation

Donations for public access to this event will go to The Village Fund, a grant program for folk artists and independent music industry professionals experiencing financial hardship, administered by Folk Alliance International.

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