Folk Alliance International
Headquartered in Kansas City, MO, Folk Alliance's mission is to advance folk music and its communities by engaging, educating, and strengthening the global folk music ecosystem. The FAI Conference is a global event with artist, industry and community coming together to showcase, connect and strengthen the music community.
Lawrence Music Alliance has participated in FAI in a variety of capacities, supporting artists taking their careers to the next level through showcases, networking and training. An important regional partner in the Kansas City region, the annual event supports Midwest artists on a world stage. We are proud to continue to participate, showcase and advocate for our artists at FAI conferences.
Learn more at www.folk.org
Folk Alliance 2026
Lawrence Music Alliance was proud to partner with regional organizations Heartland Song Network, KKFI 90.1FM, KC Folk Festival, and Ensemble Iberica on the Kansas City Private Showcase Room at FAI2026 in New Orleans. Dozens of artists showcased and celebrated music from our region.
Folk Alliance 2024
In partnership with Heartland Song Network and with support from the Doug DuBois Harmony, a roster of eight artists from the Lawrence and Douglas County performed in the Lawrence Free State Private Showcase Room at the Folk Alliance International Conference, Feb 21-25, 2024.
Lawrence KS Live @ FAI 2015
Pre-dating the Lawrence Music Alliance, several organizations partnered to create a Lawrence KS showcase at the 2015 Folk Alliance conference in Kansas City. Multiple acts showcased the diverse talent in Lawrence, KS and participated in the conference activites and workshops.
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