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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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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Open Call: Levitt Foundation Offers Matching Grants for Free Outdoor Concert Series Nationwide
The Levitt Foundation invites applications from 501(c)(3) nonprofits across many sectors. Past recipients have included arts nonprofits, community development organizations, and more.
June 5, 2025
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Open Call: Levitt Foundation Offers Matching Grants for Free Outdoor Concert Series Nationwide
The Levitt Foundation invites applications from 501(c)(3) nonprofits across many sectors. Past recipients have included arts nonprofits, community development organizations, and more.
June 5, 2025
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STATE OF NEED: A Message from Jennifer Roe, FAI’s Executive Director
An urgent call for assistance from our Folk Alliance community.
May 29, 2025
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STATE OF NEED: A Message from Jennifer Roe, FAI’s Executive Director
An urgent call for assistance from our Folk Alliance community.
May 29, 2025
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FAI's Statement about the NEA and Defending Cultural Funding
Folk Alliance International (FAI) is deeply disappointed by the National Endowment for the Arts’ (NEA) recent decision to withdraw an offer for a $50,000 grant award to support our annual conference
May 9, 2025
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FAI's Statement about the NEA and Defending Cultural Funding
Folk Alliance International (FAI) is deeply disappointed by the National Endowment for the Arts’ (NEA) recent decision to withdraw an offer for a $50,000 grant award to support our annual conference
May 9, 2025
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Folk+ 2025 Online Music Conference Coming Soon!
Folk+ is Folk Alliance International's two-day online music conference, pay-what-you-can, June 17-18, 2025.
May 7, 2025
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Folk+ 2025 Online Music Conference Coming Soon!
Folk+ is Folk Alliance International's two-day online music conference, pay-what-you-can, June 17-18, 2025.
May 7, 2025
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Official Showcase Applications are OPEN NOW
Official Showcase Applications are open now for the 2026 Folk Alliance Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana (January 21 - 25, 2026).
May 1, 2025
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Official Showcase Applications are OPEN NOW
Official Showcase Applications are open now for the 2026 Folk Alliance Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana (January 21 - 25, 2026).
May 1, 2025
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Join us for Virtual Affinity Groups!
Connect with folks with shared backgrounds, cultures, and experiences during Affinity Group Week!
March 28, 2025
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Join us for Virtual Affinity Groups!
Connect with folks with shared backgrounds, cultures, and experiences during Affinity Group Week!
March 28, 2025
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Day 5: FAI Closing Party + A Complete Unknown
It’s conference Day 5 at FAI 2025 but we’re not done yet! Don’t cut off your wristband! You’ll need it to get into the Closing Party.
February 23, 2025
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Day 5: FAI Closing Party + A Complete Unknown
It’s conference Day 5 at FAI 2025 but we’re not done yet! Don’t cut off your wristband! You’ll need it to get into the Closing Party.
February 23, 2025
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Day 4: Music is Medicine
Hits and highlights for Saturday, and a Sunday preview.
February 22, 2025
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Day 4: Music is Medicine
Hits and highlights for Saturday, and a Sunday preview.
February 22, 2025
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Day 3: Folkies Activate 🎻
It’s conference Day 3 at FAI 2025 and we’re crackling. Stay tuned in for an action-packed start to the weekend.
February 21, 2025
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Day 3: Folkies Activate 🎻
It’s conference Day 3 at FAI 2025 and we’re crackling. Stay tuned in for an action-packed start to the weekend.
February 21, 2025
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Day 2: Quarter Notes and Keynotes 🎶
It’s Day 2 at FAI 2025 and we’re kicking into full gear. Lots and lots of programming and a packed schedule of live music.
February 20, 2025
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Day 2: Quarter Notes and Keynotes 🎶
It’s Day 2 at FAI 2025 and we’re kicking into full gear. Lots and lots of programming and a packed schedule of live music.
February 20, 2025
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Day 1: Welcome to Folk Alliance International 2025 ❤️ We’re so glad you’re here.
A hearty (and snowy) welcome to FAI 2025. Get ready for an amazing time of community, showcases, jams, programming, awards, and much more.
February 19, 2025
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Day 1: Welcome to Folk Alliance International 2025 ❤️ We’re so glad you’re here.
A hearty (and snowy) welcome to FAI 2025. Get ready for an amazing time of community, showcases, jams, programming, awards, and much more.
February 19, 2025
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FOLK ALLIANCE INTERNATIONAL CONFIRMS FUTURE CONFERENCE LOCATIONS
Folk Alliance International, the foremost global nonprofit for folk music, today announced the schedule for 2026 and future conferences at an event in New Orleans, LA.
January 27, 2025
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FOLK ALLIANCE INTERNATIONAL CONFIRMS FUTURE CONFERENCE LOCATIONS
Folk Alliance International, the foremost global nonprofit for folk music, today announced the schedule for 2026 and future conferences at an event in New Orleans, LA.
January 27, 2025
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Announcing FAI 2025's Keynote Speaker, Allison Russell
GRAMMY Award-winner and eight-time nominee Allison Russell, who made her Broadway debut in November performing as Persephone in Anais Mitchell’s Hadestown, will be the Keynote Speaker at FAI 2025.
January 16, 2025
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Announcing FAI 2025's Keynote Speaker, Allison Russell
GRAMMY Award-winner and eight-time nominee Allison Russell, who made her Broadway debut in November performing as Persephone in Anais Mitchell’s Hadestown, will be the Keynote Speaker at FAI 2025.
January 16, 2025
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Upcoming Virtual Events: Elevator Rides, Folk DJs Unlocked, One-on-Ones
All the info and registration resources for our pre-conference virtual events series.
January 15, 2025
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Upcoming Virtual Events: Elevator Rides, Folk DJs Unlocked, One-on-Ones
All the info and registration resources for our pre-conference virtual events series.
January 15, 2025
