We are so delighted to announce that Billboard-charting musician and founding member of The Wailin’ Jennys Nicky Mehta will be our keynote speaker for our 2025 FARM Gathering + Presenter Summit, taking place October 23-26 in Lisle, IL! Based in Winnipeg, she is an award-winning singer-songwriter whose solo career, backup and ensemble work span over 30 years and have made her one of the most respected musicians in the global folk/roots scene. Her songs have been placed in feature films and television and have been sung by choirs all over the world. Her activist work has included advocacy and fundraising for mental health organizations and reformed education systems, and she has been involved with underserved communities and at-risk youth her entire adult life. Honored to be a part of this event, she will be talking about timely issues impacting artists and what we can do to support underserved communities. An engaging speaker with a unique perspective as a biracial artist who has worked across artistic disciplines (music, dance, poetry, children’s literature), Nicky has a wealth of experience to share, and we can’t wait to have her join us!
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