Resources

Resources used by folk musicians and music industry professionals around the world.

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COVID-19 Resources

A few resources we’ve gathered to help our community navigate the public health crisis. If you know of any resources that you think should be on this list, please email us at fai@folk.org.

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Copyright and Royalties

FAI has assembled this page to provide resources to help our members understand the complex issue of copyright.

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Cultural Equity Resources

We’ve gathered this list of articles, trainings, and self-education resources related to anti-racism to help our community members navigate the fight for social justice. We’ll be regularly updating this list and categorizing as it fills up, so if you have anything you’d like to add, please email fai@folk.org.

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Folk Radio Charts

The top albums, artists, and songs each month, with nearly 150 contributing DJs and thousands of listeners every month

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Health and Wellness Resources

Folk Alliance International is committed to a balanced and healthy music community, encourages self-care, and appreciates that living as a musician or music industry professional can be a real challenge, with a higher risk for mental illness and substance abuse.

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Measuring Folk

Audience Research Initiative 2018-2019

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NACC Chart

FAI members can receive exclusive access to the The North American College and Community (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.

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PRO House Concert Agreement

In 2009, FAI reached an agreement with ASCAP and BMI to ensure that Folk Alliance member House Concert Presenters are not subject to any PRO fees. There is NO additional fee or change in membership status to qualify for this member service, but you must be a current member to qualify for this program.

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Safe Community Pledge

As emphatically as Folk Alliance International welcomes all people to our events and organization, we also reject all forms of discrimination and harassment. We invite everyone who works and participates in our music community to commit to adopting the following pledge. Also included are suggested actions and resources to create a more safe music community.

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The Village Fund

The Village Fund is a grant program for folk artists and independent music industry professionals experiencing financial hardship, administered by Folk Alliance International.

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Travel Tips

Preparing for air travel with instruments is risky, delicate, and often frustrating. As you prepare to travel, decisions you make along the way will lead you to a solution that’s right for your needs and resources.

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Visa Requirements Support

For artists and industry professionals entering the US for the purpose of attending the FAI Conference.

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