FAIÂ 2026:Â New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
January 21-25, 2026
- FAI 2026
- Artists
- Attending
- partners
Folk+ is an online music conference featuring expert panels, networking, showcases, workshops, and more!
Connect with artists and industry
from around the globe during networking sessions
Collect insights from music industry experts during live panels and recorded content – rewatch anytime!
Share your music with the industry at exclusive song circles, or post your music to the Chorus platform for all to see!
The online hub for artists and professionals in our community. Share your music and make valuable connections with a huge directory of folkies.
All events are accessible after you register!
Including recordings to watch at any time after the event.
11:00 pm CT
Welcome and Elevator Rides
12:00 pm CT
SoundExchange 101: From Registration to Royalites
12:00 pm CT
Back Catalog Listening Party: Live Podcast Taping and Q+A with Steve Poltz
1:15 pm CT
Panel: Strong, Seen, and Singing: navigating the current political landscape
2:15 pm CT
Folk First: Your Backstage Pass to Regional Magic
3:30 pm CT
Meet the Regions: SWRFA
3:30 pm CT
Meet the Regions: SERFA
3:30 pm CT
Meet the Regions: FAR-West
4:30 pm CT
Qobuz: The DSP That Does Things Differently
5:30 pm CT
*Virtual Performance Lane led by FARM
11:00 am CT
The Banjo: A History of America’s African Instrument
12:30 pm CT
Get Paid for Your Music: A Webinar about The MLC
12:30 pm CT
Susan Werner – Prerecorded Keynote at FARM 2024
1:30 pm CT
Meet the Regions: FARM
1:30 pm CT
Meet the Regions: NERFA
2:15 pm CT
Performance Workshop with Amy Speace
2:45 pm CT
Folk+ Town Hall: Navigating U.S. Travel & Visa Challenges for Artists
4:15 pm CT
Video Basics for Musicians
4:30 pm CT
Keynote Interview: Allison Russell in Conversation with Ann Powers (Pre-recorded at FAI2025)
5:30 pm CT
Campfire Song Circle lead by FAR-West
All donations go directly to supporting our FAI Regions who provide resources and host events for folk music artists and industry!
Sign-up for free or register with a donation as small as $5!
The Folk+ Online Music Conference is a collaboration of the FAIÂ Regions who support and connect the music industry in specific parts of the world.
Strengthen your regional connections – go to their conferences and events!