FAI 2026: New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
January 21-25, 2026
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FAI 2024
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
Open Call: Levitt Foundation Offers Matching Grants for Free Outdoor Concert Series Nationwide
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FAI 2024
The Levitt Foundation invites applications from 501(c)(3) nonprofits across many sectors. Past recipients have included arts nonprofits, community development organizations, and more.
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FAI 2024
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
STATE OF NEED: A Message from Jennifer Roe, FAI’s Executive Director
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FAI 2024
An urgent call for assistance from our Folk Alliance community.
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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
Folk+ 2025 Online Music Conference Coming Soon!
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FAI 2024
Folk+ is Folk Alliance International's two-day online music conference, pay-what-you-can, June 17-18, 2025.
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Urgent Update: Official Conference Hotel Change for FAI 2025
Urgent Update: The official hotel for Folk Alliance International's 2025 Conference has been changed to the Le Centre Sheraton Montreal Hotel in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
December 18, 2024
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Urgent Update: Official Conference Hotel Change for FAI 2025
Urgent Update: The official hotel for Folk Alliance International's 2025 Conference has been changed to the Le Centre Sheraton Montreal Hotel in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
December 18, 2024
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Announcing our 2025 Annual General Meeting and the 2024 Board Election Results
Folk Alliance International announces their 2025 Annual General Meeting happening on March 6, 2025 at 2pm CT, as well as their newly elected and appointed boards members from the 2024 election.
December 16, 2024
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Announcing our 2025 Annual General Meeting and the 2024 Board Election Results
Folk Alliance International announces their 2025 Annual General Meeting happening on March 6, 2025 at 2pm CT, as well as their newly elected and appointed boards members from the 2024 election.
December 16, 2024
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Announcing the nominees + recipients for the 2025 International Folk Music Awards
Folk Alliance International presents the 2025 International Folk Music Award announcement of the nominees and winners. The awards will take place in Montréal, Quebec, Canada February 19th, 2025.
December 3, 2024
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Announcing the nominees + recipients for the 2025 International Folk Music Awards
Folk Alliance International presents the 2025 International Folk Music Award announcement of the nominees and winners. The awards will take place in Montréal, Quebec, Canada February 19th, 2025.
December 3, 2024
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2025 Official Showcase Schedule
See the full schedule for 2025 Official Showcases! Learn dates, times, and rooms for every Official Showcase artist performing at the 2025 FAI Conference in Montréal, Quebec, Canada.
November 25, 2024
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2025 Official Showcase Schedule
See the full schedule for 2025 Official Showcases! Learn dates, times, and rooms for every Official Showcase artist performing at the 2025 FAI Conference in Montréal, Quebec, Canada.
November 25, 2024
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Folk Alliance International Announces Portugal As Country Focus At The 37th Annual Conference
Folk Alliance International Announces Portugal As Country Focus At The 37th Annual Conference. Portuguese Artists Among 175+ Performers From 38 Countries Of Origin For 37th Annual Conference.
October 17, 2024
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Folk Alliance International Announces Portugal As Country Focus At The 37th Annual Conference
Folk Alliance International Announces Portugal As Country Focus At The 37th Annual Conference. Portuguese Artists Among 175+ Performers From 38 Countries Of Origin For 37th Annual Conference.
October 17, 2024
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FAI Board of Directors 2025 Election + Call for Candidates
The 2025 slate for the Folk Alliance International Board of Directors election. These candidates are running for spots on the board starting in February 2025.
October 15, 2024
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FAI Board of Directors 2025 Election + Call for Candidates
The 2025 slate for the Folk Alliance International Board of Directors election. These candidates are running for spots on the board starting in February 2025.
October 15, 2024
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Call for Nominations: 2025 Clearwater Award and Folk Radio Hall of Fame
2025 International Folk Music Awards is now accepting nominations for the 2025 Clearwater Award and Folk Radio Hall of Fame.
September 10, 2024
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Call for Nominations: 2025 Clearwater Award and Folk Radio Hall of Fame
2025 International Folk Music Awards is now accepting nominations for the 2025 Clearwater Award and Folk Radio Hall of Fame.
September 10, 2024
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Nominations for 2025 IFMAs are open
Nominations for the International Folk Music Awards are now open! This year all Folk Alliance Members are eligible to submit nominations for the Album, Song, and Artist of the Year categories.
September 3, 2024
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Nominations for 2025 IFMAs are open
Nominations for the International Folk Music Awards are now open! This year all Folk Alliance Members are eligible to submit nominations for the Album, Song, and Artist of the Year categories.
September 3, 2024
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A Tribute to Beth Hatch, FAI’s Volunteer Coordinator
We are heartbroken to announce that Folk Alliance lost a dear friend and important member of our community, Beth Hatch, after a battle with cancer.
August 26, 2024
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A Tribute to Beth Hatch, FAI’s Volunteer Coordinator
We are heartbroken to announce that Folk Alliance lost a dear friend and important member of our community, Beth Hatch, after a battle with cancer.
August 26, 2024
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Over a Decade of Harmony: Folk Alliance International and The Levitt Foundation
For over a decade, Folk Alliance International and the Levitt Foundation have fostered a vibrant partnership that celebrates folk music and strengthens communities.
August 16, 2024
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Over a Decade of Harmony: Folk Alliance International and The Levitt Foundation
For over a decade, Folk Alliance International and the Levitt Foundation have fostered a vibrant partnership that celebrates folk music and strengthens communities.
August 16, 2024
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Join us for Affinity Group Week!
Connect with folks with shared backgrounds, cultures, and experiences during Affinity Group Week!
August 7, 2024
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Join us for Affinity Group Week!
Connect with folks with shared backgrounds, cultures, and experiences during Affinity Group Week!
August 7, 2024
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FAI 2025 Conference Theme Reveal
Explore the art and theme of the 2025 Folk Alliance International music conference, taking place in Montréal, Quebec, Canada.
August 1, 2024
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FAI 2025 Conference Theme Reveal
Explore the art and theme of the 2025 Folk Alliance International music conference, taking place in Montréal, Quebec, Canada.
August 1, 2024
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GRAMMY™ Submissions Open!
FAI can help you submit to the GRAMMY awards! Artists, if you are a Recording Academy member, you have until August 30, 2024, to submit your recordings.
July 22, 2024
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GRAMMY™ Submissions Open!
FAI can help you submit to the GRAMMY awards! Artists, if you are a Recording Academy member, you have until August 30, 2024, to submit your recordings.
July 22, 2024
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Call for Proposals: Programming for FAI 2025
Call for proposals for the 2025 Folk Alliance International Conference in Montréal. Tell us what is going to be important at FAI 2025. Share your expertise!
July 11, 2024
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Call for Proposals: Programming for FAI 2025
Call for proposals for the 2025 Folk Alliance International Conference in Montréal. Tell us what is going to be important at FAI 2025. Share your expertise!
July 11, 2024
