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Membership Benefits
Voting Benefits
As a member of Folk Alliance International, you are entitled to vote on awards, make awards nominations, and vote in board elections. You are also encouraged to make your voice heard on other policy and advocacy topics that affect the organization, partner organizations, the music business, and the folk community.
Some of the items we ask our membership to vote on include:
- International Folk Music Awards nominations and winners, including the Best Album, Best Song, and Best Artist categories
- Board nominations and elections
- Regional elections
- FAI and Regional bylaw changes
Members can only vote in FAI and regional elections if they are a member in good standing 14-day prior to ballots issued. If an individual purchases or renews their membership after this time period, they will not be able to vote for that election.
FAI 501c3 Group Exemption
Organization members of FAI may apply for the Group Exemption program. Under the Group Exemption program, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recognizes an organization as exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. If you are interested in learning more about the Group Exemption Program, required paperwork, fees, and eligibility, please contact FAI headquarters at 816-221-FOLK (3655) or email membership@folk.org.
More information can also be found through the link below.
FAI House Concert Performing Rights Organizations (PRO) Agreement
FAI negotiated an agreement with ASCAP and BMI on behalf of member House Concert presenters who meet the terms of the agreement – to hold events in private homes with an invitation list only with no public marketing – to ensure they are not subject to any PRO fees. There is NO additional fee to qualify for this member service.
More information can also be found through the link below.
Folk DJ Contact List
This list of email contact information of folk DJs is available only to FAI members and is updated regularly. If you’re a member, you can access the list below.
Folk Ed. and CommUNITY Online Webinar Series
As part of Folk Alliance International’s ongoing advocacy and outreach efforts, Folk Ed. and CommUNITY Online are webinar programs providing professional and career development opportunities to FAI members.
The Folk Ed. and CommUNITY Online Webinar Series provides FAI members access to knowledge shared by professionals within the industry. Members can attend live webinars for free and have access to previous webinars in our archives.
Letter of Support for Work Visa Application
For our members, FAI will write a letter to support your work visa application.
Member Only Discounts
Members can learn more and access the discounts below by logging in to their FAI membership account.
Member accessBeehive Productions & Peluso Microphone Lab
Beehive is a one-stop shop for album and video production. In addition to producing recordings, videos and visual artwork for websites, we customize home and mobile recording packages using the finest hand-built microphones available today -- from Peluso Microphone Lab.
CelebrityAccess
Folk Alliance International members receive a $100 discount off current 1, 2, and 3-year subscription rates for the CelebrityAccess membership site.
- Get direct contact for over 75,000 entertainers.
- Complete Agency and Management Rosters.
- Over 25,000 worldwide venue profiles with personnel listings.
- and so much more! Enroll now for more information.
Clarion Associates
Clarion Associates provides musical instrument insurance for musicians, collectors, dealers, and more. FAI members are eligible for a discount on their musical instrument insurance.
Ducks Crossing Publications
Trad&Now magazine is Australia's only national folk music magazine, it is published 8 times a year and has 80 full-color pages. FAI members can receive a 10% discount off an annual subscription making it AUD 59.40 + AUD 30 air mail postage (Approx. USD 58) available from WWW.TradandNow.com
FAR-West
The FAR-West gathering of the folk music industry and community is designed to promote a diverse mix of traditional, contemporary and multicultural folk music, dance, storytelling and related performing arts in the west. FAI members receive $20 off the current full conference ticket rate that includes full access to all conference events, including Saturday Best of the West luncheon and Sunday breakfast at the Annual General Meeting.
FARM
The FARM Gathering is designed to promote a diverse mix of traditional, contemporary and multicultural folk music, dance, storytelling and related performing arts across the Midwest, but you do not need to live in the Midwest to attend. FAI members receive $20 off the current full conference registration, which includes access to all conference events, including Friday dinner and the Saturday keynote address by Grammy-nominated songwriter, bluegrass veteran and alt-country icon Robbie Fulks!
Janet's Planet: Music Lessons for Humanoids, Inc.
Janet's Planet offers a 6-week mentoring program for artists who teach music and FAI members receive 25% off. By the end of this 6-week program, you'll have created a simple lesson semester and/or workshop package for good, consistent income, plus a solid plan to get the word out. Recoup your investment when as few as 2 new students sign up to study with you.
K.C. Strings
K.C. Strings provides students with professional violins, violas, cellos, and basses for purchase or rent. FAI members receive a 20% discount on accessory purchases and a 15% discount on professional gig rentals.
Mondo NYC
FAI members receive a 25% discount when you register for the Mondo 2024 NY’s Music & Tech Business Conference and Showcase Festival.
Music Connection Magazine
Founded in 1977, Music Connection Magazine is a must-read for career-minded musicians, songwriters, recording artists, and music industry support personnel . FAI members receive a 50% discount until December 31, 2024.
Nicole Blonder Coaching
Nicole Blonder offers 1-on-1 holistic health coaching to address symptoms of stress, burnout and other health issues. FAI members receive a free: 30-minute Stress Assessment session and 30% off any 3 or 6-month 1:1 coaching programs.
Solid-Merch
Solid-Merch specializes in short run vinyl and other merchandise for artists. FAI members receive a 5% off vinyl and cassettes or 10% off any other product.
Songlines
FAI members receive a 30% discount on print and digital subscriptions to Songlines magazine.
Members can learn more and access the discounts above by logging in to their FAI membership account.
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