Sep 26, 2024 | Awards, Conference, Conference Updates, General News Updates
We are pleased to announce this year’s Lantern Bearer Award winners — acclaimed singer/songwriter/author Kitty Donohoe (MI) and folk enthusiast/music presenter/FARM volunteer extraordinaire Randy Styka (IL). Over the decades, both have made significant...
Sep 5, 2024 | Conference, Conference Updates, General News Updates
Just a reminder that we are still accepting scholarship applications for our 2024 Folk Alliance Region Midwest (FARM) Gathering being held October 24-27 in Lisle, IL! Underwritten by David G. Smith’s Hey Dave Music and generous FARM donors...
Jul 15, 2024 | Conference, Conference Updates, General News Updates
So excited for this year’s conference and to be welcoming artists from all over to showcase at our 2024 Gathering in Lisle, IL October 24-27. Hope you can join us, discover new artists and meet up with old friends! Register and get more info here.
Jul 15, 2024 | Conference, Conference Updates, General News Updates
At this year’s conference there will be 10 private, or late-night, showcase rooms, hosted by artists, agents and presenters, who curate their own listening room experiences. These showcases happen each night of the conference (Thur, Fri & Sat) from 10:30 pm...
Jun 11, 2024 | General News Updates
Every year before our annual conference we elect (or re-elect) members of our community to serve on the FARM Board of Directors. New and re-elected Board Members will serve a three-year term starting October 2024. We are accepting self-nominations through the end of...
Jun 3, 2024 | General News Updates, Special Events, Virtual Connections
FARM is excited to be teaming up with Folk Alliance International and the other regional conferences to present the Folk+ Online Music Conference. Taking place June 5-6, this free event will include workshops, networking opportunities,...
