FAI 2026: New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
January 21-25, 2026
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Levitt Festival Grants Now Open for 2026! Support for Free Outdoor Music Festivals Across the U.S.
Levitt Festival Grants Now Open for 2026! Support for Free Outdoor Music Festivals Across the U.S.
December 11, 2025
Levitt Festival Grants Now Open for 2026! Support for Free Outdoor Music Festivals Across the U.S.
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Levitt Festival Grants Now Open for 2026! Support for Free Outdoor Music Festivals Across the U.S.
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Announcing our 2026 Annual General Meeting and the 2025 Board Election Results
Folk Alliance International announces their 2026 Annual General Meeting happening on January 23, 2026 at 12pm CT, as well as their newly elected and appointed boards members from the 2025 election.
December 9, 2025
Announcing our 2026 Annual General Meeting and the 2025 Board Election Results
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Folk Alliance International announces their 2026 Annual General Meeting happening on January 23, 2026 at 12pm CT, as well as their newly elected and appointed boards members from the 2025 election.
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Announcing Nominees and Recipients for the 2026 International Folk Music Awards
Announcing the nominees and recipients for the 2025 International Folk Music Awards. Let's celebrate our community! Mark your calendar for the IFMAs on January 21, 2025!
November 12, 2025
Announcing Nominees and Recipients for the 2026 International Folk Music Awards
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FAI 2024
Announcing the nominees and recipients for the 2025 International Folk Music Awards. Let's celebrate our community! Mark your calendar for the IFMAs on January 21, 2025!
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Levitt Festival Grants Now Open for 2026! Support for Free Outdoor Music Festivals Across the U.S.
Levitt Festival Grants Now Open for 2026! Support for Free Outdoor Music Festivals Across the U.S.
December 11, 2025
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Levitt Festival Grants Now Open for 2026! Support for Free Outdoor Music Festivals Across the U.S.
Levitt Festival Grants Now Open for 2026! Support for Free Outdoor Music Festivals Across the U.S.
December 11, 2025
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Announcing our 2026 Annual General Meeting and the 2025 Board Election Results
Folk Alliance International announces their 2026 Annual General Meeting happening on January 23, 2026 at 12pm CT, as well as their newly elected and appointed boards members from the 2025 election.
December 9, 2025
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Announcing our 2026 Annual General Meeting and the 2025 Board Election Results
Folk Alliance International announces their 2026 Annual General Meeting happening on January 23, 2026 at 12pm CT, as well as their newly elected and appointed boards members from the 2025 election.
December 9, 2025
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Announcing Nominees and Recipients for the 2026 International Folk Music Awards
Announcing the nominees and recipients for the 2025 International Folk Music Awards. Let's celebrate our community! Mark your calendar for the IFMAs on January 21, 2025!
November 12, 2025
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Announcing Nominees and Recipients for the 2026 International Folk Music Awards
Announcing the nominees and recipients for the 2025 International Folk Music Awards. Let's celebrate our community! Mark your calendar for the IFMAs on January 21, 2025!
November 12, 2025
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✨ Keynote Reveal ✨ + Daytime Programming at FAI 2026
The 38th Annual Folk Alliance International Conference is coming to New Orleans! We are thrilled to announce that this year’s keynote will be a conversation between Big Freedia and Tank from Tank.
October 30, 2025
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✨ Keynote Reveal ✨ + Daytime Programming at FAI 2026
The 38th Annual Folk Alliance International Conference is coming to New Orleans! We are thrilled to announce that this year’s keynote will be a conversation between Big Freedia and Tank from Tank.
October 30, 2025
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Join Us for Virtual Affinity Groups Fall 2025, October 20 - November 12
Join us at Folk Alliance International for Virtual Affinity Groups Fall 2025, October 20 - November 12.
October 17, 2025
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Join Us for Virtual Affinity Groups Fall 2025, October 20 - November 12
Join us at Folk Alliance International for Virtual Affinity Groups Fall 2025, October 20 - November 12.
October 17, 2025
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FAI Board of Directors 2026 Election + Call for Candidates
The 2026 slate for the Folk Alliance International Board of Directors election. These candidates are running for spots on the board starting in February 2026.
October 9, 2025
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FAI Board of Directors 2026 Election + Call for Candidates
The 2026 slate for the Folk Alliance International Board of Directors election. These candidates are running for spots on the board starting in February 2026.
October 9, 2025
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Two Arts Powerhouses, One Roof
Kansas City’s Crossroads Arts District has a new story to tell: Folk Alliance International (FAI) has moved into office space with Mid-America Arts Alliance (M-AAA) at 2018 Baltimore Avenue.
September 12, 2025
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Two Arts Powerhouses, One Roof
Kansas City’s Crossroads Arts District has a new story to tell: Folk Alliance International (FAI) has moved into office space with Mid-America Arts Alliance (M-AAA) at 2018 Baltimore Avenue.
September 12, 2025
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Announcing the 2026 Official Showcase Artists
FAI 2026 lineup features Lost Bayou Ramblers, Bruce Sudano, Terrance Simien & The Zydeco Experience, Chuck Prophet, Pieta Brown, Ramy Essam, Beth Nielsen Chapman, The Steel Wheels, Rainbow Girls.
August 19, 2025
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Announcing the 2026 Official Showcase Artists
FAI 2026 lineup features Lost Bayou Ramblers, Bruce Sudano, Terrance Simien & The Zydeco Experience, Chuck Prophet, Pieta Brown, Ramy Essam, Beth Nielsen Chapman, The Steel Wheels, Rainbow Girls.
August 19, 2025
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2026 Conference Art + Theme Reveal
Folk Alliance International announces their 38th annual conference theme: Rise Up - Second Line of Song. This conference takes place January 2026 in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA.
July 31, 2025
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2026 Conference Art + Theme Reveal
Folk Alliance International announces their 38th annual conference theme: Rise Up - Second Line of Song. This conference takes place January 2026 in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA.
July 31, 2025
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Statement from Folk Alliance International on the Elimination of Federal Funding for Public Broadcasting
Folk Alliance International is deeply disappointed by the decision to eliminate all federal funding for public broadcasting programs, including PBS and NPR.
July 21, 2025
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Statement from Folk Alliance International on the Elimination of Federal Funding for Public Broadcasting
Folk Alliance International is deeply disappointed by the decision to eliminate all federal funding for public broadcasting programs, including PBS and NPR.
July 21, 2025
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GRAMMY™ Submissions Open!
If you are not a member of the Recording Academy, you can still have your album submitted for the Best Folk Album category on your behalf.
July 17, 2025
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GRAMMY™ Submissions Open!
If you are not a member of the Recording Academy, you can still have your album submitted for the Best Folk Album category on your behalf.
July 17, 2025
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A New Chapter with Our Regional Affiliates
All five North American regional affiliates and Folk Alliance International have signed a new regional affiliate agreement, a significant milestone in our shared journey.
July 17, 2025
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A New Chapter with Our Regional Affiliates
All five North American regional affiliates and Folk Alliance International have signed a new regional affiliate agreement, a significant milestone in our shared journey.
July 17, 2025
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Join Us for Virtual Affinity Groups Summer 2025, July 22 - August 4
Join Us for Virtual Affinity Groups Summer 2025, July 22 - August 4
July 7, 2025
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Join Us for Virtual Affinity Groups Summer 2025, July 22 - August 4
Join Us for Virtual Affinity Groups Summer 2025, July 22 - August 4
July 7, 2025
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It’s Opening Day! FAI 2026: EARLY BIRD Registration + Host a Private Showcase + Scholarships + Volunteer
It's Opening Day! Sign up for the 2026 Conference in New Orleans!
July 1, 2025
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It’s Opening Day! FAI 2026: EARLY BIRD Registration + Host a Private Showcase + Scholarships + Volunteer
It's Opening Day! Sign up for the 2026 Conference in New Orleans!
July 1, 2025
