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Welcome to the home of Folk Alliance International
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.
2009 International Folk Alliance Conference
The 2009 International Folk Alliance Conference will be held February 18-22, 2009
at the Marriott Hotel in Memphis, Tennessee.
Important Conference
Deadlines and Dates:
July 1st, 2008
• Showcase entry begins via Sonicbids or direct mail entry using FA Showcase Entry Form
• Earlybird registration begins via online registration or direct mail registration using FA Registration Form
• Hotel booking open for Marriott non-music floors (see hotel info below)
• Hotel booking open for Crowne Plaza Hotel (see hotel info below)
• Private Showcase requests open (use private showcase contract) sponsorship, advertising and marketing sales open
November 24th, 2008
• Earlybird registration deadine (price increases after this date)
November 24th, 2008
•Showcase entry deadline
December 12th, 2008
• Deadline to cancel registration with full refund (minus $50 handling fee)
January 15th, 2009
• Early registration deadline (last price discount)
• Advertising deadline (program book, pocket guide)
February 1st, 2009
• Totebag Insert Deadline
2009 Folk Alliance Conference
Schedule at-a-glance
(info subject to change)
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| Tuesday, February 17 |
| 6:00pm |
Bag Stuffing Party |
| 8:00pm |
Folk Alliance pre-party, films, contradance
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| Wednesday, February 18 |
| Noon |
Registration Open |
| 1:00pm |
Special Intensive Workshops: |
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Folk University
Management Training
Non-Profit Training
Festival Roundtable
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Exhibit Hall Setup |
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Instrument Check Open |
| 4:00pm |
Private Showcase Presenter Orientation |
| 5:00pm |
Exhibit Hall Preview Party |
| 7:00pm |
Awards Program |
| 9:00pm |
Feature Shows |
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Private Showcases |
| Thursdays, February 19 |
| 9:00am |
Registration Open |
10:00am
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Keynote/Welcoming Remarks |
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Instrument Check Open |
| 11:30am |
Panels, Workshops |
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First Timers Orientation |
| 2:00pm |
Private Showcase Orientation |
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Folk DJ Reception |
3:00pm
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Exhibit Hall Open |
6:00pm
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Feature Shows |
| 7:00pm |
Performance Alley Showcases |
| 10:30pm |
Private showcases |
| Friday, February 20 |
| 9:00am |
Registration Open |
| 10:00am |
Annual General Meeting |
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Instrument Check Open |
| 11:30am |
Panels, Workshops |
| 3:00pm |
Exhibit Hall Open |
| 6:00pm |
Feature Shows |
| 7:00pm |
Performance Alley Showcases |
| 10:30pm |
Private Showcases |
| Saturday, February 21 |
| 9:00am |
Registration Open |
| 10:00am |
Panels, Workshops |
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Instrument Check Open |
| 3:00pm |
Exhibit Hall Open |
| 6:00pm |
Feature Shows |
| 7:00pm |
Performance Alley Showcases |
| 10:30pm |
Private Showcases |
| Sunday, February 22 |
| 9:00am |
Registration Open |
| 10:30am |
Bus to Rev. Al’s Church |
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Graceland Tours |
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Memphis Tours |
| 7:00pm |
Final Closing Party (tba) |
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