FoLk+

Online Music Conference

June 5 - 6, 2024

Folk+ is an online music conference featuring expert panels, networking, showcases, workshops, and more!

What's happening at FOLK+?

Networking

Connect with artists and industry
from around the globe during networking sessions

Panels and Workshops

Collect insights from music industry experts during live panels and recorded content – rewatch anytime!

Performances

Share your music with the industry at exclusive song circles, or post your music to the Chorus platform for all to see!

Find your home in the world's largest folk music community – online

Folk+ takes place on Chorus, an online hub for artists and professionals in our community. Share your music and make valuable connections year-round with a huge directory of folkies.

Share your music – you might score new audio gear!

When you post your music on Chorus you enter for a chance to win an LCT 441 FLEX multi-pattern microphone and CONNECT 2 audio interface from our friends at LEWITT.

Here's how to enter the giveaway:

Register for FOLK+ before June 5
Share original music you've recorded or produced in the Community space – make sure to use the LEWITT Gear Giveaway topic
The winner will be chosen (at random) and announced during FOLK+ (June 5 - 6)

Folk+ Schedule

All events are accessible after you register! Including recordings to watch at any time after the event.

Wednesday, June 5

11:00 am CT

Welcome and Networking Session

12:00 pm CT

Unlocking Social Media Success: Essential Tools for DIY Musicians

12:00 pm CT

Region Breakout Session: SWRFA

1:00 pm CT

Submitting Official Showcase Applications

1:45 pm CT

Affinity Group: LGBTQ2IA+

2:40 pm CT

Diversifying Our Stages

2:40 pm CT

Region Breakout Session: FAR-WEST

3:45 pm CT

Affinity Group: Women

4:30 pm CT

Artist Q&A Series: Flamy Grant

5:00 pm CT

Artist Q&A Series: Javier Jara

5:30 pm CT

Campfire Song Circle lead by FAR-West

Thursday, June 6

11:00 am CT

Welcome and Networking Session

12:00 pm CT

Artist Q &A Series: Jaimee Harris

12:30 pm CT

Creative Songwriting Magic, Using Tarot as a Writing Tool

12:30 pm CT

Region Breakout Session: NERFA

1:00 pm CT

Region Breakout Session: FARM

1:30 pm CT

Holistic Festival Booking

2:30 pm CT

Keynote - Noel Paul Stookey Alchemy Through the Years

3:30 pm CT

Foundations Supporting Artists

3:30 pm CT

Region Breakout Session: SERFA

4:30 pm CT

Affinity Group: Folks with Disability and Chronic Illness

5:30 pm CT

Virtual Performance Lane lead by FARM

Register for FOLK+ for free or pay-what-you-can!

All donations go directly to supporting our FAI Regions who provide resources and host events for folk music artists and industry!

Sign-up for free or register with a donation as small as $5!

Appalachian Americana Blues Bluegrass Celtic Cajun Fusions Global Roots Hip-Hop Old-Time Singer-Songwriter Spoken Word Traditional Zydeco

Presented by the FAI Regions

The Folk+ Online Music Conference is a collaboration of the FAI Regions who support and connect the music industry in specific parts of the world.

Strengthen your regional connections – go to their conferences and events!

Learn MORE: fai regions