News and Updates

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

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

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

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

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

Join us for Affinity Group Week!

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

August 7, 2024

FAI 2025 Conference Theme Reveal

Explore the art and theme of the 2025 Folk Alliance International music conference, taking place in Montréal, Quebec, Canada.

August 1, 2024

GRAMMY™ Submissions Open!

FAI can help you submit to the GRAMMY awards! Artists, if you are a Recording Academy member, you have until August 30, 2024, to submit your recordings.

July 22, 2024

Call for Proposals: Programming for FAI 2025

Call for proposals for the 2025 Folk Alliance International Conference in Montréal. Tell us what is going to be important at FAI 2025. Share your expertise!

July 11, 2024

Open Now: 2025 Conference Early-Bird Registration, Hotel Booking, Scholarships, and more!

The 37th Annual Folk Alliance International Conference time is upon us. The staff and board could not be more elated as we plan for our time together in Montréal, Québec, Canada February 19 - 23, 2025

July 1, 2024

Win Frederick performs "The Birdwatcher" | Black Queer Voices in Spoken Word

In recognition and celebration of both Pride Month and Juneteenth, FAI spotlights the work of three black, queer poets and spoken-word artists: Fanta Ballo, Melissa Ferrer Childs, and Win Frederick.

June 22, 2024

Melissa Ferrer Civil performs "We, The People" | Black Queer Voices in Spoken Word

In recognition and celebration of both Pride Month and Juneteenth, FAI spotlights the work of three black, queer poets and spoken-word artists: Fanta Ballo, Melissa Ferrer Childs, and Win Frederick.

June 20, 2024

Fanta Ballo performs "My Mother" | Black Queer Voices in Spoken Word

In recognition and celebration of both Pride Month and Juneteenth, FAI spotlights the work of three black, queer poets and spoken-word artists: Fanta Ballo, Melissa Ferrer Childs, and Win Frederick.

June 19, 2024

Important Updates to FAI Membership coming May 1

May 1 brings some important changes regarding membership renewal, rate increases, and exciting new benefits for organizational members.

April 17, 2024