Folk Alliance Australia Conference

The FAA team are working now to finalize a great program of workshops and presentations, wonderful speakers drawn from all areas of the Australian folk scene including Festival and Event organizers , Cultural and Arts Organizations, Agents, Artists, Producers and some wild card speakers from outside of our industry! 
Amongst the guests joining us this year are representatives from Australia Council, Sounds Australia., Regional Arts Victoria, Apra/ Amos, Volunteering Victoria, Australian World Music Expo, Penney and Logan, Artists, Agents, Australian Folk Festival  & more ….
Established and emerging Australian talent will be showcased throughout the week-end. As well , on Saturday evening  we have secured a special guest performance by legendary Canadian blues performer Harry Manx whose expertise on the Mohan Veena is world renowned.  And preceding Harry will be the conference dinner highlighted by our  keynote speaker Eric Bogle – OAm and Patron go Folk Alliance Australia.
The conference will give members plenty of opportunity to mix and mingle with your colleagues, festival organizers and peers in the folk world, in a relaxed setting. 
  
Tickets – www.folkalliance.org.au
Information – http://www.folkallianceconference.org/
Contact – folkallianceaustralia@gmail.com

This year’s Folk Alliance Australia Conference will be in held in Melbourne.
 
Where?                       Urban Camp, Parkville, Melbourne

When?                        Friday 1 to Sunday 3 August

What’s included?      Full program of workshops, presentations, showcase concerts and networking events. All meals and optional accommodation – Great Value for money and great discounts for members.

How much?              
Package 1
(Conference, meals, Urban Camp accommodation)*
                                    Members:                   $300
                                    Non-members:            $350

 Package 2
(Conference, meals, no accommodation)**
                                    Members:                    $215
                                    Non-members:            $260
                               
 
Accommodation
Accommodation at Urban Camp is in shared room ( 2- 6 people) with bunk beds.  Bed linen and towels are provided.  Shared toilet / shower facilities.
See: http://www.urbancamp.org.au/
 
For those wishing to make their own accommodation arrangements, a number of hotels are located within close proximity to the Urban Camp conference venue:
Parkville Place Apartments, Best Western Melbourne, Princess Park Motor Inn, Vibe Hotel Carlton, Parade Inn, Apartments on Chapman, City Edge and Naughton’s Parkville Hotel.

Tickets and Program
This year’s conference has plenty of interest for everyone involved in the Australian folk scene whether as artists, event organizers, or community organizations.
We have a fantastic line up of keynote speakers and Showcase Artists. 

Tickets on sale and full program details will be announced soon via the FAA website.

So BOOK  NOW as spaces are limited and we’ll see you there: August 1-3rd, Melbourne.