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

Important FAI 2010 Conference Dates to know

June 1, 2009: Official Showcase Submission Begins

July 1, 2009: Online Registration Open (early bird rate)

July 1, 2009: Private Showcase Requests Open

July 1, 2009: Hotel Booking Begins (Memphis Marriott-Downtown)

July 1, 2009: Sales and Marketing Open (Exhibit Space, Ads, etc.)

September 1, 2009: Early Showcase Entry Discount expires (price increase)

September 1, 2009: First Earlybird Registration discount expires (price increase)

November 19, 2009: Final Showcase Entry Deadline

November 30, 2009: Final Discount Registration Deadline (price increase)

January 12, 2010:  Final Pre-registration Deadline (to be included in program book)

January 12, 2010:  Final Deadline for all marketing purchases

February 17-21, 2010:  FAI Annual Conference in Memphis, TN

***Lowest Earlybird registration rate will be available to submitted official showcase artists until January 12, 2010