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Folk Alliance International – 2022 International Folk Music Awards

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Allison Russell – Photo: Listening Through The Lens

Folk Alliance International has announced the recipients of the International Folk Music Awards 2022 for Song, Album and Artist Of The Year.

Other recognitions were:

The Clearwater Award – presented to a festival that prioritizes environmental stewardship and demonstrates public leadership in sustainable event production – Planet Bluegrass

Lifetime Achievement Awards – Flaco Jiminez (Living), Nanci Griffith (Legacy) and Swallow Hill Music (Business/Academic)

The People’s Voice Award – Jason Mraz

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FAI Spotlight Showcase Week – 2022 Conference

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The Accidentals – Photo: Listening Through The Lens

Folk Alliance International has announced Spotlight Showcase Week, a virtual presentation of talented acts from around the world happening in 1-2 hour pre-recorded showcases as part of the virtual programming for its upcoming conference!

FAI will be presenting 52 acts total from a wide range of genres, including Aoife O’Donovan, John McCutcheon, The Accidentals, Peggy Seeger and more. Folks can tune in to the shows live May 10-12 from 7-9pm USCT (10 – 12 am AEST).

Spotlight Showcases are open to all conference registrants, or public tickets are available.


Here’s the lineup.

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Folk Alliance International Conference 2022 Moved

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“In both an abundance of caution and as an evasive business viability decision, we have made the decision to move our upcoming conference by three months, from the original February dates to May 18-22, 2022.” – a statement from our partner organisation Folk Alliance International about its annual Conference. 

The heralded event will be held in Kansas City, Missouri on the new dates.

To give you an idea as to the scale and sweep of the event, YOU CAN READ A REVIEW OF AN EARLIER CONFERENCE HERE

The registration deadline, which was originally extended to December 22, will now end on March 15, 2022.  REGISTER HERE

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2022 Folk Alliance International Global Summits

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Folk Alliance International (FAI) has announced this year’s Global Summits:

(1) the Centreing Disability in the Music Industry Summit and

(2) the Folklorist Summit: Tradition as Profession!

FAI’s Global Summits are extended sessions designed to convene academics and industry-specific peers to discuss in-depth and report on the evolving processes, practices, and policies related to the rich ecology of folk music.  

Past summits were held for funders, archivists, ethnomusicologists, cultural equity advocates, and Indigenous community members.

Pre-registration and approval is required to attend these events.

APPLY FOR CENTREING DISABILITY SUMMIT

APPLY FOLKLORIST SUMMIT

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Folk Alliance International 2022 – II – Apply For Virtual Performance

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As part of Sounds Australia‘s commitment to Folk Alliance International, it will be hosting ‘CLOSE UP’, a two-hour virtual spotlight showcase featuring pre-recorded live performances from twelve Australian artists looking to connect with the international folk music industry.

If you would like to apply for one of the limited showcasing spots, please complete the application and submit it by 5pm AEDT Wednesday 8 December 2021.

Please note that priority will be given to artists from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

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Folk Alliance International 2022 – I – Australians To Showcase

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Charm of Finches with their AFMA Award

Folk Alliance International has announced the Official Showcase performers for its Conference in Kansas City, Missouri to be held February 23 to 27, 2022 (both as a live and on-line event).

We are excited to reveal many Australian artists have been selected for the prestigious event which represents a highly valuable opportunity to show their talents in front of many important global music industry representatives.

The Australian artists are:

Georgia Mooney (NSW)

Xani (VIC) – Finalist Australian Folk Music Awards 2021

The Heart Collectors (NSW)

Anna Smyrk (VIC)

Nigel Wearne (VIC)

Charm Of Finches (VIC) – Winner Australian Folk Music Awards 2021

Colin Lillie (NT)

Congratulations to all!!


 
FULL FAI SHOWCASE LIST HERE

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Folk Alliance International Conference – Registration and Artist Applications

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Yirrmal FAI 2018 – Photo: Listening Through The Lens

The 34th Folk Alliance International Conference will be hybrid next year, held in Kansas City Missouri and on-line over 23 to 27 February 2022.  You can now register for virtual access.

REGISTER HERE

Official Showcase applications are now open.  This time, artist showcases will be performed in person in Kansas City, with the possibility of a limited number of online-only showcases. Each showcase will be recorded, with the artists’ permission, and available for viewing the next day on our online conference platform for virtual attendees.

APPLY HERE

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

 

 

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