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It’s Opening Day! FAI 2027: Official Showcases + Pre-Registration + Scholarships + Volunteer + more!
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Official Showcase Artist Application
Official Showcase Artists are chosen through an application process to perform on the conference's largest stages to crowds of agents, DJs, promoters, labels, venues, organizations, and more. These jury-selected, tour-ready musicians represent diverse cultures, languages, and sound.
Apply for an Official Showcase
Pre-Registration Conference Rate for Members
Pre-Registration for the Folk Alliance International Conference is open today for FAI members at the lowest rate. The 39th Annual Conference takes place January 27 - 31, 2027, at the Hilton Chicago, 720 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60605, USA. Become a member and register now!
Volunteer and attend FAI 2026 in Chicago for free!
- In order to receive a complimentary full conference registration, you must volunteer 16 hours during the conference.
- If you are accepted as a volunteer, you will receive an email with instructions on how to register for the conference at no charge.
First-Timer Scholarships
Scholarships are available for any person attending a Folk Alliance International Annual Conference for the first time. These scholarships are funded by generous donations from our community! There are scholarships available for both industry and artists.
International Folk Music Awards Nominations
The International Folk Music Awards (IFMAs) are the premier recognition of folk music industry leaders, legends, unsung heroes, and rising talent. FAI members can make nominations for many of the awards by visiting the IFMA Nominations page.
Mike Seeger Traditional Fellowship
The Mike Seeger Traditional Fellowship (MSTF) continues in the spirit of Mike’s work by bringing tradition bearers (elders and younger practitioners who live in and share their cultural traditions) and exposing these master musicians to the folk music community at-large. They must be actively participating in their art form as practitioners, mentors, or both. Mike Seeger Traditional Fellows demonstrate significant contributions to living traditional arts, their source communities, or the transmission of traditional knowledge to future generations.
Apply for the Mike Seeger Traditional Fellowship
Press Credential Application
Editorial press who hope to cover the next Folk Alliance International Conference should complete this form. FAI 2027 will be held in Chicago, IL January 27-31, 2027. All requests will be reviewed and approved if appropriate.
