Who we are and what we do

Folk Alliance Australia is the peak national body representing folk cultural activity and the folk  music industry of Australia. We are a membership organisation that provides information, resource, networking, showcase and professional development opportunities for the Australian folk community.

Folk Alliance Australia is an incorporated not-for-profit association, with a volunteer board of management.

Our aim is to:

• Provide a forum for folk activity practitioners and organisers that encourages networking, information sharing, fellowship, training and support
• Lobby on behalf of folk activity practitioners and organisers to represent them in any forum that affects the operation and future of folk activity at a national level
• Promote Australian folk activities to overseas and domestic markets
• Provide resources to aid the development and improvement of folk activities in Australia
• Present awards, Forums and projects that support these aims