FAI 2027: Chicago, Illinois, United States
January 27-31, 2027
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2027 Conference Art + Theme Reveal
Folk Alliance International announces their 39th annual conference theme: Hands in Solidarity. The conference takes place January 2027 in Chicago, Illinois, USA.
May 18, 2026
2027 Conference Art + Theme Reveal
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Folk Alliance International announces their 39th annual conference theme: Hands in Solidarity. The conference takes place January 2027 in Chicago, Illinois, USA.
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It’s Opening Day! FAI 2027: Official Showcases + Pre-Registration + Scholarships + Volunteer + more!
Applications are open for FAI 2027 in Chicago. Today we're opening Official Showcases, IFMA Nominations, Volunteers, Scholarships, Mike Seeger Fellowship, Press Credentials, and Pre-Registration.
May 1, 2026
It’s Opening Day! FAI 2027: Official Showcases + Pre-Registration + Scholarships + Volunteer + more!
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Applications are open for FAI 2027 in Chicago. Today we're opening Official Showcases, IFMA Nominations, Volunteers, Scholarships, Mike Seeger Fellowship, Press Credentials, and Pre-Registration.
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Virtual Affinity Groups, Spring 2026: April 6-22
FAI Affinity Groups are unique networking sessions that provide space for underrepresented voices in our industry.
March 26, 2026
Virtual Affinity Groups, Spring 2026: April 6-22
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FAI Affinity Groups are unique networking sessions that provide space for underrepresented voices in our industry.
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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
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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
