FAI 2027: Chicago, Illinois, United States
January 27-31, 2026
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A Statement from the FAI Board of Directors
The FAI Board of Directors make a unified statement on Folk Alliance International's continued efforts on affordability, access, and the future of artist-centered spaces at our yearly conference.
February 2, 2026
A Statement from the FAI Board of Directors
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FAI 2024
The FAI Board of Directors make a unified statement on Folk Alliance International's continued efforts on affordability, access, and the future of artist-centered spaces at our yearly conference.
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FAI 2024
A Note from the Folk Alliance International Staff
A statement made from the staff and organizers of the Folk Alliance International staff.
February 4, 2026
A Note from the Folk Alliance International Staff
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FAI 2024
A statement made from the staff and organizers of the Folk Alliance International staff.
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2026 International Folk Music Awards Winners
2026 Winners and Nominees for the 2026 International Folk Music Awards hosted by Folk Alliance International in New Orleans, Louisiana on February 21st 2026.
January 21, 2026
2026 International Folk Music Awards Winners
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FAI 2024
2026 Winners and Nominees for the 2026 International Folk Music Awards hosted by Folk Alliance International in New Orleans, Louisiana on February 21st 2026.
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Announcing FAI's New Executive Director, Jennifer Roe
“We are thrilled to welcome Jennifer Roe as Folk Alliance International's Executive Director. With Jennifer's deep knowledge of Folk Alliance International and her passion and dedication to the..."
April 16, 2024
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Announcing FAI's New Executive Director, Jennifer Roe
“We are thrilled to welcome Jennifer Roe as Folk Alliance International's Executive Director. With Jennifer's deep knowledge of Folk Alliance International and her passion and dedication to the..."
April 16, 2024
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2024 International Folk Music Awards: Nominees and Recipients
Announcing the nominees for the member-voted Best Of 2023 awards, plus the recipients of the Clearwater, Spirit of Folk, Rising Tide, People’s Voice, and Lifetime Achievement Awards!
January 17, 2024
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2024 International Folk Music Awards: Nominees and Recipients
Announcing the nominees for the member-voted Best Of 2023 awards, plus the recipients of the Clearwater, Spirit of Folk, Rising Tide, People’s Voice, and Lifetime Achievement Awards!
January 17, 2024
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Announcing our 2024 Annual General Meeting and the 2023 Board Election Results
Join us on March 6, 2024 at 2 pm CT for a virtual version of our 2024 Annual General Meeting (AGM)! Everyone in the community is welcome and encouraged to attend.If you’re a voting member of FAI, you’ll be receiving an email soon with the agenda, meeting documents, and a Zoom link to join the AGM (with the ability to participate and ask questions).
December 10, 2023
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Announcing our 2024 Annual General Meeting and the 2023 Board Election Results
Join us on March 6, 2024 at 2 pm CT for a virtual version of our 2024 Annual General Meeting (AGM)! Everyone in the community is welcome and encouraged to attend.If you’re a voting member of FAI, you’ll be receiving an email soon with the agenda, meeting documents, and a Zoom link to join the AGM (with the ability to participate and ask questions).
December 10, 2023
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USCIS Visa Fee Increase Proposal
If you haven’t heard already, we are reaching out to make you aware of recent proposals by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to increase visa fees, including those for O and P artist visas filed by U.S. petitioners to bring non-U.S. performers/musicians to the U.S.
March 10, 2023
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USCIS Visa Fee Increase Proposal
If you haven’t heard already, we are reaching out to make you aware of recent proposals by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to increase visa fees, including those for O and P artist visas filed by U.S. petitioners to bring non-U.S. performers/musicians to the U.S.
March 10, 2023
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Congratulations to the 2023 GRAMMY Winners!
Announcing the nominees and winners of the 65th GRAMMY® Awards related to the Folk community! We’re thrilled to see folks in our community receiving nominations in the American Roots categories and beyond. Congratulations to all!
February 6, 2023
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Congratulations to the 2023 GRAMMY Winners!
Announcing the nominees and winners of the 65th GRAMMY® Awards related to the Folk community! We’re thrilled to see folks in our community receiving nominations in the American Roots categories and beyond. Congratulations to all!
February 6, 2023
