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.

Important Conference Deadlines and Dates:

July 1st, 2008
• Showcase entry begins via Sonicbids or direct mail entry using FA Showcase Entry Form
• Earlybird registration begins via online registration or direct mail registration using FA Registration Form
• Hotel booking open for Marriott non-music floors (see hotel info below)
• Hotel booking open for Crowne Plaza Hotel (see hotel info below)
• Private Showcase requests open (use private showcase contract) sponsorship, advertising and marketing sales open

November 15th, 2008
• Earlybird registration deadine (price increases after this date)

November 20th, 2008
•Showcase entry deadline

December 12th, 2008
• Deadline to cancel registration with full refund (minus $50 handling fee)

January 15th, 2009
• Early registration deadline (last price discount)
• Advertising deadline (program book, pocket guide)

February 1st, 2009
• Totebag Insert Deadline

6:00pm
9:00pm

Bag Stuffing Party
Party at the Pool

Noon
1:00pm

4:00pm
5:00pm

7:00pm
9:00pm

Registration Open
Festival Roundtable
Special Intensive Workshops
Folk University
Management Training
Non-Profit Training
Exhibit Hall Setup
Instrument Check Open
Private Showcase Presenter Orientation
Exhibit Hall Preview Party
Child Care Open
Awards Program
Feature Shows
Private Showcases

9:00am
10:00am

11:30am

2:00pm

3:00pm
6:00pm
7:00pm
10:30pm

Registration Open
Keynote/Welcoming Remarks
Childcare Open
Instrument Check Open
Panels, Workshops
Private First Timers Orientation
Private Showcase Orientation
Folk DJ Reception
Exhibit Hall Open
Feature Shows
Performance Alley Showcases
Private showcases

Friday, February 20

9:00am
10:00am

11:30am
3:00pm
6:00pm
7:00pm
10:30pm

Registration Open
Annual General Meeting
Childcare Open
Instrument Check Open
Panels, Workshops
Exhibit Hall Open
Feature Shows
Performance Alley Showcases
Private Showcases

Saturday, February 21

9:00am
10:00am

3:00pm
6:00pm
7:00pm
10:30pm

Registration Open
Panels, Workshops
Childcare Open
Instrument Check Open
Exhibit Hall Open
Feature Shows
Private Showcases
Performance Alley Showcases

Sunday, February 22

9:00am
9:300am
10:30am

7:00pm

Registration Open
Closing Breakfast
Bus to Rev. Al’s Church
Graceland Tours
Memphis Tours
Final Closing Party (tba)

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