FoLk+

Online Music Conference

June 17 - 18, 2025

Folk+ is an online music conference featuring expert panels, networking, showcases, workshops, and more!

What's happening at FOLK+?

Networking

Connect with artists and industry
from around the globe during networking sessions

Panels and Workshops

Collect insights from music industry experts during live panels and recorded content – rewatch anytime!

Performances

Share your music with the industry at exclusive song circles, or post your music to the Chorus platform for all to see!

Folk+ Takes Place on Chorus

The online hub for artists and professionals in our community. Share your music and make valuable connections with a huge directory of folkies.

Folk+ Schedule

All events are accessible after you register!
Including recordings to watch at any time after the event.

Tuesday, June 17

11:00 am 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 (Presented by FARM)

1:15 pm CT

Panel: Strong, Seen, and Singing: Navigating the Current Political Landscape (Presented by NERFA)

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

Wednesday, June 18

11:00 am CT

The Banjo: A History of America’s African Instrument (Presented by SERFA)

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 (Presented by SWRFA)

2:45 pm CT

Folk+ Town Hall: Navigating U.S. Travel & Visa Challenges for Artists

4:15 pm CT

Video Basics for Musicians (Presented by SWRFA)

4:30 pm CT

Keynote Interview: Allison Russell in Conversation with Ann Powers (Pre-recorded at FAI 2025)

5:30 pm CT

Campfire Song Circle led by FAR-West

Register for FOLK+ for free or pay-what-you-can!

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!

Appalachian Americana Blues Bluegrass Celtic Cajun Fusions Global Roots Hip-Hop Old-Time Singer-Songwriter Spoken Word Traditional Zydeco

Presented by the FAI Regions

The Folk+ Online Music Conference is a collaboration of the FAI Regions who support and connect the music industry in specific parts of the world.

Strengthen your regional connections – go to their conferences and events!

Learn MORE: fai regions