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.
The 21st Annual International Folk Alliance Conference is the place to meet and mingle with the most significant people in the folk community and beyond. What better way to get your name out to this influential target audience than through sponsorship! Not only does your name reach the members of this important gathering, you can make a genuine contribution to the Folk Alliance as well as the folk music and dance community. Folk Alliance is dedicated to the promotion and education of all types of music that are indigenous to one’s culture; traditional in form.


What is the International Folk Alliance Conference?
The International Folk Alliance conference is annual event that draws together music industry professionals from throughout North America and the world to share ideas, network, and celebrate traditional music and dance. It is an event of celebration, education, and entertainment for all who attend. Held over five days, the Conference includes:

Over 2000 registered attendees
Over 50 workshops, panel discussions, and peer group meetings that address critical issues relating to presenting, promoting, and preserving folk and traditional music and dance.
100+ industry exhibitors
Special events, such as the Folk Music & Business Awards, Lifetime Achievement Awards, networking receptions, official Performance Alley and private showcase performances, feature shows, exhibit hall, block booking sessions, Memphis Tours, community outreach concerts, etc.
200 official juried performances (Performance Alley)
300+ unofficial private showcases
Online Conference Registration - http://www.folkalliance.org/