Applications have opened for artists interested in showcasing at Folk Alliance International 2026, which will be returning to New Orleans, Louisiana next January.
Australian artists who have previously showcased at Folk Alliance International include All Our Exes Live In Texas, Bobby Alu, Busby Marou, Charm Of Finches, Emily Wurramara, Henry Wagons, Jordie Lane, Katie Noonan, Liz Stringer, Luluc, Mia Dyson, Minor Gold, Ruby Boots, Shelley Morris, William Crighton and Yirrmal.
Here are the details:
- Applications close June 6, 2025 at 11:59 pm CT
- FAI Members get 50% off application fees
- Official Showcase Artists to be notified August 1, 2025
To apply, visit the Folk Alliance International website. Hundreds of artists apply every year, and through a juried selection process 180 are selected to represent a diverse range of sounds, cultures, and stories.
Folk Alliance International will be held at the Sheraton New Orleans Hotel from January 21 – 25, 2026.