Membership Benefits

Organization members of FAI may apply for the Group Exemption program. Under the Group Exemption program, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recognizes an organization as exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. If you are interested in learning more about the Group Exemption Program, required paperwork, fees, and eligibility, please contact FAI headquarters at 816-221-FOLK (3655) or email membership@folk.org.

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FAI negotiated an agreement with ASCAP and BMI on behalf of member House Concert presenters who meet the terms of the agreement – to hold events in private homes with an invitation list only with no public marketing – to ensure they are not subject to any PRO fees. There is NO additional fee to qualify for this member service.

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This list of email contact information of folk DJs is available only to FAI members and is updated regularly. If you’re a member, you can access the list below.

As part of Folk Alliance International’s ongoing advocacy and outreach efforts, Folk Ed. and CommUNITY Online are webinar programs providing professional and career development opportunities to FAI members.

The Folk Ed. and CommUNITY Online Webinar Series provides FAI members access to knowledge shared by professionals within the industry. Members can attend live webinars for free and have access to previous webinars in our archives.

For our members, FAI will write a letter to support your work visa application.

A2IM has partnered with FAI to provide discounted badges for A2IM Indie Week 2024 to our members! FAI members can purchase badges at a discounted price of $549.99, saving $650 off the current, non-member badge price.

FAI members can receive a $50 discount on any full album promotion.

Steadfast in its philosophy for over 25 years, BED|STÜ has been handcrafting quality leather shoes and accessories that are built to last, using only the most natural ingredients. FAI members receive a 20% discount on their entire order.

Folk Alliance International members get an extended 3-month FREE trial PLUS 15% off the first year of any subscription. Plans start at just $8.29/month, which includes hosting and your own custom domain name.

Beehive is a one-stop shop for album and video production. In addition to producing recordings, videos and visual artwork for websites, we customize home and mobile recording packages using the finest hand-built microphones available today -- from Peluso Microphone Lab.

Folk Alliance International members receive a $100 discount off current 1, 2, and 3-year subscription rates for the CelebrityAccess membership site.

• Get direct contact for over 75,000 entertainers.
• Complete Agency and Management Rosters.
• Over 25,000 worldwide venue profiles with personnel listings.
• and so much more! Enroll now for more information.

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Clarion Associates provides musical instrument insurance for musicians, collectors, dealers, and more. FAI members are eligible for a discount on their musical instrument insurance.

Disc Makers offers the highest-quality CD & Vinyl manufacturing at prices indie musicians can afford. Sign up for Free Shipping on your first order.

Trad&Now magazine is Australia's only national folk music magazine, it is published 8 times a year and has 80 full-color pages. FAI members can receive a 10% discount off an annual subscription making it AUD 59.40 + AUD 30 air mail postage (Approx. USD 58) available from WWW.TradandNow.com

The FAR-West gathering of the folk music industry and community is designed to promote a diverse mix of traditional, contemporary and multicultural folk music, dance, storytelling and related performing arts in the west. FAI members receive $20 off the current full conference ticket rate that includes full access to all conference events, including Saturday Best of the West luncheon and Sunday breakfast at the Annual General Meeting.

The FARM Gathering is designed to promote a diverse mix of traditional, contemporary and multicultural folk music, dance, storytelling and related performing arts across the Midwest, but you do not need to live in the Midwest to attend. FAI members receive $20 off the current full conference registration, which includes access to all conference events, including Friday dinner and the Saturday keynote address by Grammy-nominated songwriter, bluegrass veteran and alt-country icon Robbie Fulks!

Janet's Planet offers a 6-week mentoring program for artists who teach music and FAI members receive 25% off. By the end of this 6-week program, you'll have created a simple lesson semester and/or workshop package for good, consistent income, plus a solid plan to get the word out.  Recoup your investment when as few as 2 new students sign up to study with you.

K.C. Strings provides students with professional violins, violas, cellos, and basses for purchase or rent. FAI members receive a 20% discount on accessory purchases and a 15% discount on professional gig rentals.

FAI members receive a 25% discount when you register for the Mondo 2024 NY’s Music & Tech Business Conference and Showcase Festival.

Exclusive FAI member access to 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.

FAI members receive a 10% discount on all NERFA 2023 items, including conference registration.

Nicole Blonder offers 1-on-1 holistic health coaching to address symptoms of stress, burnout and other health issues. FAI members receive a free: 30-minute Stress Assessment session and 30% off any 3 or 6-month 1:1 coaching programs.

FAI members receive discounted rates to the Southwest Regional Folk Alliance annual conference.

Solid-Merch specializes in short run vinyl and other merchandise for artists. FAI members receive a 5% off vinyl and cassettes or 10% off any other product.

TreeHouse Custom Drums make professional drums used by artists on 6 out of 7 continents on Earth.  FAI members can order a new 12" or 13" TreeHouse Custom Snare Drum for 15% off of the Standard Pricing.

Folk Alliance members can enjoy a 20% discount off the advance price of 1 Full Festival ticket to the 52nd Walnut Valley Festival in Winfield, KS (September 18-22, 2024).

FAI members receive a discounted registration to the 2nd Annual Your Roots Are Showing - Ireland's Folk Conference.