FAA President Keith Preston stated that “we are delighted to announce that Folk Alliance Australia has been successful in its application for funding through the new ‘Core Contribution Fund’ offered by Music Australia” .

This funding program will run from April 2025 to April 2027.

FAA will utilise the funding to:-

·         Build FAA organisational capacity and sustainability

·         Support diversity and equity in the folk music sector

·         Further develop the annual AFMAs (Australian Folk Music Awards)

·         Support & develop the new Australian Folk Festivals Network and hold a second Folk Festivals Conference in 2026

·         Further our relationship with Folk Alliance International

·         Build FAA membership and marketing of FAA and the overall Folk music sector

·         Upgrade the FAA Website and on-line member services

·         Further develop our youth program and artist forums

·         Develop and complete our Folk Performers Touring Directory

“Funding will allow the creation of some (new) project coordination and/or part-time paid positions/roles within FAA and will build our impact, capacity and professionalism within the Australian music industry.

The Committee of Folk Alliance Australia thanks Music Australia and the Australian Government for this important funding that recognises the importance of Folk music & arts in Australia.”