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.
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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.
Letter of Support for Work Visa Application
For our members, FAI will write a letter to support your work visa application.
More information can also be found through the link 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.
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.
Member Only Discounts
| Art Menius Radio | FAI members can receive a $50 discount on any full album promotion. |
| BED|STÜ | Steadfast in its philosophy for over 25 years, BED|STÜ has been handcrafting quality leather shoes and accessories that are built to last, using only the most natural ingredients. FAI members receive a 20% discount on their entire order. |
| Beehive 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. FAI members can receive special pricing offers. |
| CelebrityAccess |
Folk Alliance International members can enroll and use CelebrityAccess for ONLY $350 per user per year! That’s 60% off the retail price of $899.
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| 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. |
| 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! |
| 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 which includes full access to all conference events, including Saturday Best of the West luncheon and Sunday breakfast at the Annual General Meeting. |
| 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 on registration to the Mondo 2023 NY’s Music & Tech Business Conference and Showcase Festival. |
| NACC Chart | Exclusive FAI member access to the NACC Folk Chart. Members who are industry professionals can subscribe to access the folk chart for $50/month. Members who are artists can access the folk chart for $25/month with a three-month minimum. |
| NERFA | FAI members receive a 10% discount on all NERFA 2023 items, including conference registration. |
| Solid-Merch | Solid-Merch specializes in short-run vinyl and other merchandise for artists. FAI members receive a 5% discount. |
| SWRFA | FAI members receive discounted rates to the Southwest Regional Folk Alliance annual conference. |
| Your Roots Are Showing | FAI members receive a discounted registration to the 2nd Annual Your Roots Are Showing – Ireland’s Folk Conference. |
Learn about each discount and more through the link below.