News and Updates

Join us for Virtual Affinity Groups!

Connect with folks with shared backgrounds, cultures, and experiences during Affinity Group Week!

March 28, 2025

Day 5: FAI Closing Party + A Complete Unknown

It’s conference Day 5 at FAI 2025 but we’re not done yet! Don’t cut off your wristband! You’ll need it to get into the Closing Party.

February 23, 2025

Day 4: Music is Medicine

Hits and highlights for Saturday, and a Sunday preview.

February 22, 2025

Day 3: Folkies Activate 🎻

It’s conference Day 3 at FAI 2025 and we’re crackling. Stay tuned in for an action-packed start to the weekend.

February 21, 2025

Day 2: Quarter Notes and Keynotes 🎶

It’s Day 2 at FAI 2025 and we’re kicking into full gear. Lots and lots of programming and a packed schedule of live music.

February 20, 2025

Day 1: Welcome to Folk Alliance International 2025 ❤️ We’re so glad you’re here.

A hearty (and snowy) welcome to FAI 2025. Get ready for an amazing time of community, showcases, jams, programming, awards, and much more.

February 19, 2025

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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