Welcome to the home of the North American Folk Music and Dance Alliance

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:

February 4th, 2008
Conference Registration Deadline: Monday, February 4th @ 12:00pm Central Time
In Order To Be Included In The Program Book

Current
Private Showcase Contract Available: Click Here
Registration Forms Available: Click Here
Membership Form Available: Click Here
Conference Volunteer Form Available: Click Here

January 18, 2008
Last deadline for pre-registration price for individuals and organizations
After January 18, walkup prices will be in effect
Deadline to purchase ads for program book

February 8, 2008
Deadline for inserts in the totebag

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20
11:00am                       Registration Open (Marriott)
1:00pm-5:00pm         *PRE-CON WORKSHOPS (Marriott)
                                    SERFA Launch (Southeast FA Region)
                                    Board Training with Susan Schmidt
                                    Tim Sweeney’s Guide to the Music Business
                                    CLE (Continuing Legal Education)
                                    Memphis Music Tours
5:00pm-6:30pm           Welcoming Party/Exhibit Hall Sneak Preview
6:59pm                         Folk Alliance Awards Show (CC)
9:00pm-12:00am         Feature Shows (2-3) (Marriott)
9:00pm                         FILM: PBS' s American Masters: Pete Seeger
                                     The Power of Song
9:00pm-2:00am            Private Showcases (Marriott)

THURSDAY-SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21-23        
9:30am-10:45am         Breakfast, Breakout Sessions (Marriott)
                                    Peer Groups (Thursday)
                                    Regional Meetings (Friday)
                                    Regional Block Booking (Saturday)
11:00am-12:30pm       Keynote (Thursday), Membership Meeting (Friday)
1:00pm-4:00pm           Panels, Workshops (Marriott)
2:00pm-4:00pm           Private Showcases (Marriott)
3:00pm-6:00pm           Exhibit Hall (CC)
6:30pm-10:30pm         Performance Alley (Marriott)
10:30pm-12:00am       Feature Shows (2-3) (Marriott)
10:30pm-3:00am         Private Showcases (Marriott)

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24
10:00am-12:00pm              Closing Breakfast (Marriott)
1:00pm-5:00pm                  *Graceland Tour
1:00pm-5:00pm                  Pool Party (Marriott)
6:00pm-9:00pm                  Closing Party (TBA)

***all information subject to change  *additional fee required