Welcome to the home of Folk Alliance International

Since 1989, Folk Alliance® has served as the headquarters for Folk Music and Dance. With over 2000 members worldwide and an annual conference that is one of the five largest music conferences in North America, Folk Alliance continues to grow and mature while providing a unique range of member services to our community.

Over the years, our community has grown to include record companies, publishers, presenters, agents, managers, music support services, manufacturers and artists that work in the folk world. Folk Alliance has six regional affiliates that provide the grass roots efforts in their respective markets.

Future Folk Alliance International Conference Dates

February 17-21, 2010

February 16-20, 2011

Both events will be held in Memphis, TN

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FAI 2010 CONFERENCE SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE

(all FAI events are at the Memphis Marriott unless otherwise noted/all info subject to change)

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16
3:00pm: On-Site Registration Open
5:00pm: Tote Bag Stuffing Party
9:00pm: Tuesday Welcoming Party

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17
11:00am: Registration Open
1:00pm-5:00pm: Folk University & SongSchool
2:00pm: First Timers Orientation
3:00pm: Private Showcase Orientation
5:00pm: Exhibit Hall Opening Party (CC)
6:59pm: FAI Honors & Lifetime Achievement Awards
9:00pm: NSAI Feature Show & Private Showcases

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18
9:00am: Registration Open
9:30am: Annual General Membership Meeting (AGM)
10:00am: First Timers Orientation
11:00am: Welcoming Remarks & Keynote Interview
12:00pm: Private Showcase Orientation
12:00pm-5:00pm: Panels, Workshops, Clinics
2:00pm-4:30pm: Folk DJ Reception
2:00pm-4:00pm: Private Showcases
3:00pm-5:45pm: Exhibit Hall Open (CC)
5:45pm: Feature Shows
7:00-10:30pm: Performance Alley Showcases
10:30pm-3:00am: Private Showcases

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19
9:00am: Registration Open
9:30am-5:00pm: Panels, Workshops, Clinics
2:00pm: Electric Guitar Summit (CC)
2:00pm-4:00pm: Private Showcases
3:00pm-5:45pm: Exhibit Hall Open (CC)
5:45pm: Feature Shows
6:00pm-10:30pm: Performance Alley Showcases
10:30pm-3:00am: Private Showcases

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20
9:00am: Registration Open
9:30am-5:00pm: Panels, Workshops, Clinics
10:00am-5:00pm: Public Presentations (CC)
11:00am: Children’s Music Showcase (CC)
2:00pm-4:00pm: Private Showcases
3:00pm-5:45pm: Exhibit Hall Open (CC)
6:00pm-10:30pm: Feature Shows & Performance Alley Showcases
10:30pm-3:00am: Private Showcases

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 21
9:00-11:00am: Sacred Steel Gospel Breakfast (Heritage 4)
11:00am: Services at Rev. Al Green’s Church (offsite)
11:00am: Graceland Tours (offsite)
11:00am: Memphis Music Tours (offiste)
7:00pm: FAI Closing Party (Otherlands)
*shuttle service available for all offsite events