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FOLK ALLIANCE INTERNATIONAL CONFIRMS FUTURE CONFERENCE LOCATIONS
Folk Alliance International, the foremost global nonprofit for folk music, today announced the schedule for 2026 and future conferences at an event in New Orleans, LA.
January 27, 2025
FOLK ALLIANCE INTERNATIONAL CONFIRMS FUTURE CONFERENCE LOCATIONS
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FAI 2024
Folk Alliance International, the foremost global nonprofit for folk music, today announced the schedule for 2026 and future conferences at an event in New Orleans, LA.
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Announcing FAI 2025's Keynote Speaker, Allison Russell
GRAMMY Award-winner and eight-time nominee Allison Russell, who made her Broadway debut in November performing as Persephone in Anais Mitchell’s Hadestown, will be the Keynote Speaker at FAI 2025.
January 16, 2025
Announcing FAI 2025's Keynote Speaker, Allison Russell
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FAI 2024
GRAMMY Award-winner and eight-time nominee Allison Russell, who made her Broadway debut in November performing as Persephone in Anais Mitchell’s Hadestown, will be the Keynote Speaker at FAI 2025.
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FAI 2024
Upcoming Virtual Events: Elevator Rides, Folk DJs Unlocked, One-on-Ones
All the info and registration resources for our pre-conference virtual events series.
January 15, 2025
Upcoming Virtual Events: Elevator Rides, Folk DJs Unlocked, One-on-Ones
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FAI 2024
All the info and registration resources for our pre-conference virtual events series.
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FOLK ALLIANCE INTERNATIONAL CONFIRMS FUTURE CONFERENCE LOCATIONS
Folk Alliance International, the foremost global nonprofit for folk music, today announced the schedule for 2026 and future conferences at an event in New Orleans, LA.
January 27, 2025
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FAI 2024
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FOLK ALLIANCE INTERNATIONAL CONFIRMS FUTURE CONFERENCE LOCATIONS
Folk Alliance International, the foremost global nonprofit for folk music, today announced the schedule for 2026 and future conferences at an event in New Orleans, LA.
January 27, 2025
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Announcing FAI 2025's Keynote Speaker, Allison Russell
GRAMMY Award-winner and eight-time nominee Allison Russell, who made her Broadway debut in November performing as Persephone in Anais Mitchell’s Hadestown, will be the Keynote Speaker at FAI 2025.
January 16, 2025
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Announcing FAI 2025's Keynote Speaker, Allison Russell
GRAMMY Award-winner and eight-time nominee Allison Russell, who made her Broadway debut in November performing as Persephone in Anais Mitchell’s Hadestown, will be the Keynote Speaker at FAI 2025.
January 16, 2025
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Upcoming Virtual Events: Elevator Rides, Folk DJs Unlocked, One-on-Ones
All the info and registration resources for our pre-conference virtual events series.
January 15, 2025
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Upcoming Virtual Events: Elevator Rides, Folk DJs Unlocked, One-on-Ones
All the info and registration resources for our pre-conference virtual events series.
January 15, 2025
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Urgent Update: Official Conference Hotel Change for FAI 2025
Urgent Update: The official hotel for Folk Alliance International's 2025 Conference has been changed to the Le Centre Sheraton Montreal Hotel in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
December 18, 2024
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Urgent Update: Official Conference Hotel Change for FAI 2025
Urgent Update: The official hotel for Folk Alliance International's 2025 Conference has been changed to the Le Centre Sheraton Montreal Hotel in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
December 18, 2024
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Announcing our 2025 Annual General Meeting and the 2024 Board Election Results
Folk Alliance International announces their 2025 Annual General Meeting happening on March 6, 2025 at 2pm CT, as well as their newly elected and appointed boards members from the 2024 election.
December 16, 2024
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Announcing our 2025 Annual General Meeting and the 2024 Board Election Results
Folk Alliance International announces their 2025 Annual General Meeting happening on March 6, 2025 at 2pm CT, as well as their newly elected and appointed boards members from the 2024 election.
December 16, 2024
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Announcing the nominees + recipients for the 2025 International Folk Music Awards
Folk Alliance International presents the 2025 International Folk Music Award announcement of the nominees and winners. The awards will take place in Montréal, Quebec, Canada February 19th, 2025.
December 3, 2024
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Announcing the nominees + recipients for the 2025 International Folk Music Awards
Folk Alliance International presents the 2025 International Folk Music Award announcement of the nominees and winners. The awards will take place in Montréal, Quebec, Canada February 19th, 2025.
December 3, 2024
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2025 Official Showcase Schedule
See the full schedule for 2025 Official Showcases! Learn dates, times, and rooms for every Official Showcase artist performing at the 2025 FAI Conference in Montréal, Quebec, Canada.
November 25, 2024
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2025 Official Showcase Schedule
See the full schedule for 2025 Official Showcases! Learn dates, times, and rooms for every Official Showcase artist performing at the 2025 FAI Conference in Montréal, Quebec, Canada.
November 25, 2024
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Folk Alliance International Announces Portugal As Country Focus At The 37th Annual Conference
Folk Alliance International Announces Portugal As Country Focus At The 37th Annual Conference. Portuguese Artists Among 175+ Performers From 38 Countries Of Origin For 37th Annual Conference.
October 17, 2024
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Folk Alliance International Announces Portugal As Country Focus At The 37th Annual Conference
Folk Alliance International Announces Portugal As Country Focus At The 37th Annual Conference. Portuguese Artists Among 175+ Performers From 38 Countries Of Origin For 37th Annual Conference.
October 17, 2024
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FAI Board of Directors 2025 Election + Call for Candidates
The 2025 slate for the Folk Alliance International Board of Directors election. These candidates are running for spots on the board starting in February 2025.
October 15, 2024
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FAI Board of Directors 2025 Election + Call for Candidates
The 2025 slate for the Folk Alliance International Board of Directors election. These candidates are running for spots on the board starting in February 2025.
October 15, 2024
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Call for Nominations: 2025 Clearwater Award and Folk Radio Hall of Fame
2025 International Folk Music Awards is now accepting nominations for the 2025 Clearwater Award and Folk Radio Hall of Fame.
September 10, 2024
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Call for Nominations: 2025 Clearwater Award and Folk Radio Hall of Fame
2025 International Folk Music Awards is now accepting nominations for the 2025 Clearwater Award and Folk Radio Hall of Fame.
September 10, 2024
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Nominations for 2025 IFMAs are open
Nominations for the International Folk Music Awards are now open! This year all Folk Alliance Members are eligible to submit nominations for the Album, Song, and Artist of the Year categories.
September 3, 2024
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Nominations for 2025 IFMAs are open
Nominations for the International Folk Music Awards are now open! This year all Folk Alliance Members are eligible to submit nominations for the Album, Song, and Artist of the Year categories.
September 3, 2024
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A Tribute to Beth Hatch, FAI’s Volunteer Coordinator
We are heartbroken to announce that Folk Alliance lost a dear friend and important member of our community, Beth Hatch, after a battle with cancer.
August 26, 2024
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A Tribute to Beth Hatch, FAI’s Volunteer Coordinator
We are heartbroken to announce that Folk Alliance lost a dear friend and important member of our community, Beth Hatch, after a battle with cancer.
August 26, 2024
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Over a Decade of Harmony: Folk Alliance International and The Levitt Foundation
For over a decade, Folk Alliance International and the Levitt Foundation have fostered a vibrant partnership that celebrates folk music and strengthens communities.
August 16, 2024
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Over a Decade of Harmony: Folk Alliance International and The Levitt Foundation
For over a decade, Folk Alliance International and the Levitt Foundation have fostered a vibrant partnership that celebrates folk music and strengthens communities.
August 16, 2024
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Join us for Affinity Group Week!
Connect with folks with shared backgrounds, cultures, and experiences during Affinity Group Week!
August 7, 2024
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Join us for Affinity Group Week!
Connect with folks with shared backgrounds, cultures, and experiences during Affinity Group Week!
August 7, 2024
