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12/30/03
Live DVD recording at conference courtesy of Taytrix and Naka Productions.
The opportunity to save thousands of dollars and record your own video DVD will be extended to a limited number of Singer/Songwriters attending the San Diego Folk Alliance Conference. Serious artists can take advantage of the group rate of just $250.00 (pre-registration fee). That is a $3,000.00 value for just $250 if post marked by January 15th, 2004 ($350 after January 15th ). Contact us and make your payment before Jan. 15 to receive the $100 discount and guarantee a spot!

Each artist's performance of two songs will be captured live by three digital cameras linked to a switcher, then mastered to DVD with jewel case and personalized label. Performances will be taped in front of a black backdrop with professional lighting. A stylist will be on site to provide basic hair and make-up services.

Contact Vicki Genfan at nafneg@aol.com/ 201-943-6664 or Sonya Heller at sonyaheller@msn.com.


12/16/03
Registration Discounts Announced
1. The current conference registration fee of $390 US/$525 CDN has been extended till January 30, 2004. You can register online at www.folk.org . Get your registrations in now to save!

2. Organizational members - we created a way for you to get more out of your membership. If you register four or more people from your organization, we will give you a 15% discount on each registration! That’s a savings of over $50 each! Do you already have one person registered? Just add three or more people from your organization for the same savings. This gives you a great benefit for your members to enjoy. With more of your associates attending the conference, there is more education they can bring home to your community.!

3. We haven’t forgotten about our Individual members. Do you have a friend or a colleague who has always wanted to know more about Folk Alliance and take advantage of what the conference has to offer? Register yourself and a buddy at the current rate and both your names will be entered into a drawing for a free registration in Montreal at our 2005 conference! Already registered for San Diego? Don’t worry - register your buddy and we’ll put you in the drawing too! [Note: buddy registration must be a new one - not retroactive] Four names will be drawn for free registrations - 2 Folk Alliance members and 2 buddies.!

4. Exhibit Spaces - Have a presence in the world’s only “all folk” Exhibit Hall. Booth are almost filled up but there are still tables left. If you are already registered for the conference, upgrade your registration to a Tabletop Exhibitor for only $175! Our Exhibit Hall is the place to make your connections with the right people. Don’t miss out on a great location!!


8/27/03
FARWest Regional Meeting
FARWest, the Western states chapter of the North American Folk Music and
Dance Alliance (Folk Alliance), have announced their second regional meeting
for October 4, 2003, at Freight & Salvage Coffee House in Berkeley,
California.  The meeting will begin at noon with lunch and continue through
evening showcases starting at 7:30 p.m.  details!


7/31/03
Deadline Extended
The Local Conference Committee for San Diego 2004 is extending the deadline for submissions for the Music Outreach program. If you have experience performing for children grades 1-6 and are interested in applying for one of these paid outreach program performances please send a CD & media kit no later than September 6, 2003 to:

Cathy Radcliffe
157 Mankato Street
Chula Vista, CA 91910

Please include a brief cover letter outlining your experience and including detailed contact information.


7/23/03
San Diego Registration Information Now On Line
Folk Alliance is now accepting registrations for the 16th Annual International Folk Alliance Conference, February 26-29, 2004 in San Diego California. For information on fees, schedule and hotel and to access registration forms, go to http://www.folk.org/newweb/AnnualCon/annualCon.htm

7/23/03
Extended Deadlines for Southwest Regional
The 4th Annual Southwest Regional Folk Alliance Conference is Sept 4 - 7 at Lakeway in Austin Texas. Go to www.musicoffice.com and click on the SW Regional logo. The info and forms will download and print from there. Official Showcase submission deadline is July 25th and the early registration pricing is good until July 25th as well.

7/23/03
Regionals Now Accepting Applications and Registrations
The Southwest Regional Conference, Midwest Regional Conference, Folk Alliance Canada and the Northeast Regional Conference are now accepting registrations and showcase applications for dates, locations, rules and further information, click on this link or choose "Regions" from the main directory.



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