News & Updates

2024 Lantern Bearer Award Winners

2024 Lantern Bearer Award Winners

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 contributions...

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APPLY FOR CONFERENCE SCHOLARSHIP BY 9/6

APPLY FOR CONFERENCE SCHOLARSHIP BY 9/6

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 like...

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2024 Advertising Deadline Extended

2024 Advertising Deadline Extended

We have extended our deadline to advertise in our 2024 conference program! Please reserve your ad and submit your artwork no later than September 6. More information here.

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2024 Conference Attendee List

2024 Conference Attendee List

Want to see who's coming to our 2024 Gathering October 24-27 in Lisle, IL? We will be posting a list of registered attendees every Wednesday right here. Feel free to reach out to people in advance of the conference! Click here to view full list of conference attendees...

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2024 Official Showcase Artists

2024 Official Showcase Artists

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.

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Book Your Private Showcase

Book Your Private Showcase

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 to...

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We Want YOU to Join Us!

We Want YOU to Join Us!

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...

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Folk+ Online Conference June 5-6

Folk+ Online Conference June 5-6

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,...

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Apply for 2024 Official Showcase

Apply for 2024 Official Showcase

We are happy to announce that we are now accepting Official Showcase applications for our 2024 FARM Gathering, taking place October 24-27 in Lisle, IL! There will be 14 official showcase artists, and performances will be split between the evenings...

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Announcing 2024 Keynote Speaker

Announcing 2024 Keynote Speaker

We are so delighted to announce that Susan Werner will be our keynote speaker for our 2024 FARM Gathering, taking place October 24-27 in Lisle, IL! Hailed as “one of the most innovative songwriters working today” (Chicago Tribune), she has leapt from genre to genre,...

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Join Us at FARMette 2024

Join Us at FARMette 2024

Join us in supporting the vibrant music scene of Indiana at FARMette, a one-day music festival hosted by HooMac and FARM, set to take place on April 13, 2024, in Bloomington. This event is not just about showcasing talented original music artists; it's an opportunity...

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2023 FARM Showcase Videos

2023 FARM Showcase Videos

We are happy to announce that videos are now available from our 2023 FARM Gathering! Thanks to our esteemed videographer Charlie Steen, we have videos of all our Main Stage Showcases, including the Thursday night Folk DJ Showcase, the Friday and Saturday Official...

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FARM Spotlights Chicago at 2023 Gathering

FARM Spotlights Chicago at 2023 Gathering

We are very pleased to announce a special event taking place at the FARM Gathering on Saturday, October 21 at 7 pm, showcasing some of the amazing local Chicago talent that might be newer to FARM audiences. Taking place in the Majestic Ballroom right before the...

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2023 Folk DJ Showcase Artists

2023 Folk DJ Showcase Artists

Taking place in the Majestic Ballroom on Thursday, October 19 from 8-10:30 pm, this year's Folk DJ Showcase features artists from all over the US and Canada that folk DJs are excited about. Here's the list of this year's performers in order of appearance...hope you...

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Tickets Available to Official & Folk DJ Showcases

Tickets Available to Official & Folk DJ Showcases

There will be a limited number of tickets available to attend the 2023 FARM Folk DJ Showcase & Official Artist Showcases from 8-10:30 pm on October 19, 20 and 21 the DoubleTree in Lisle, IL. Admission is a suggested $20 donation per night and includes entry to the...

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2023 Official Showcase Schedule

2023 Official Showcase Schedule

So excited for this year's conference and to be welcoming artists from all over North America to showcase at our 2023 Gathering in Lisle, IL October 19-22. Hope you can join us, discover new artists and meet up with old friends! Register and get more info here.

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2023 Scholarships Available

Sponsored by Hey Dave Music, FARM is offering 2 scholarships to the 2023 Gathering, taking place Oct. 19-22, 2023 in Lisle, IL. The purpose of the application is to give more people opportunities to learn from and give...

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Happy New Year!

As the calendar year begins anew and we all celebrate in our own way, the FARM board would like to wish you all a Happy New Year. We are grateful for the opportunity to have met with you this year for our Gathering. It was good to be with everyone again. The...

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