FOLK ALLIANCE INTERNATIONAL 2025

MONTREAL, QUEBEC, CANADA
FEBRUARY 19-23 , 2025

http://folk.org/programs/conference/


The Folk Alliance International Conference, presented by Folk Alliance International, is the world’s largest gathering of the folk music industry and community (crossing a diverse array of genres including Appalachian, Americana, Blues, Bluegrass, Celtic, Cajun, Global Roots, Hip-Hop, Old-Time, Singer-Songwriter, Spoken Word, Traditional, Zydeco, and various fusions).

Australian artists who have played Folk Alliance International include All Our Exes Live In Texas, Busby Marou, Charm Of Finches, Emily Wurramara, Henry Wagons, Jordie Lane, Katie Noonan, Liz Stringer, Luluc, Mia Dyson, Oh Pep!, Ruby Boots, Shelley Morris, William Crighton and Yirrmal.

OFFICIAL SHOWCASES

HOSTED BY SOUNDS AUSTRALIA

Don’t miss the Sounds Australia showcase.
Saturday 22nd February 2025, 6pm to 1015pm.
Salon 6/7 – Level 3.

6:00 PM to 6:30 PM – Georgia Mooney
6:45 PM to 7:15 PM – Oceanique 
7:30 PM to 8:00 PM – Lior & Domini
8:15 PM to 8:45 PM – Nat Vazer
9:00 PM to 9:30 PM – Lloyd Spiegel
9:45 PM to  10:15 PM – Claire Anne Taylor 

You can also catch these Australians in their official showcase slots:

Mikhail Laxton
Salon 6/7 – Level 3
Friday 21st February – 9:00 PM to 9:30 PM

Charm of Finches
Salon 1 – Level 2 
Friday 21st February – 6:15 PM to 6:45 PM

Bobby Alu
West – Level 4
Friday 21st February – 8:15 PM to 8:45 PM
Madison House Showcase

PRIVATE SHOWCASE ROOM

Visit us in Room 920 for nightly sets from participating artists from Australia & Aotearoa

THURSDAY IN THE ROUND NIGHT – 20th Feb

10.30pm – 11.10pm: Emily-Rose Sharkova, Declan Kelly, Mel Parsons (NZ), Mark Crotti
11.20pm – 11.50pm: DASHVILLE PRESENTS: Magpie Diaries, CJ Stranger, Georgie Winchester
12midnight – 12.35am: Hosted by GEORGIA MOONEY / Claire Anne Taylor / Anna Smyrk  / Minor Gold
12.45am – 1.20am: Hosted by GEORGIA MOONEY / Bobby Alu / TE KAAHU (NZ) / Kim Yang
1.30am – 2.00am: National Folk Festival Presents: Norwood, Lior and Domini, Charm of Finches
2.10am – 2.40am: Nat Vazer, Lloyd Spigel, Oceanique

FRIDAY SHOWCASES – 21st Feb

10.40pm – 11.00pm Nat Vazer
11.10pm – 11.30pm Bobby Alu
11.40pm – 12.00am Lior and Domini
12.10am – 12.30am Georgia Mooney
12.40am – 1.00am Mel Parsons (NZ)
1.10am – 1.30am Charm of Finches
1.40am – 2.00am Georgie Winchester
2.10am – 2.30am Mikhail Laxton
2.40am – 3.00am Emily-Rose Sharkova

SATURDAY SHOWCASES – 22nd Feb

10.40pm – 11.00pm TE KAAHU (NZ)
11.10pm – 11.30pm Anna Smyrk
11.40pm – 12.00am Lloyd Spiegel
12.10am – 12.30am Oceanique
12.40am – 1.00am Minor Gold
1.10am – 1.30am Claire Anne Taylor
1.40am – 2.00am Kim Yang
2.10am – 2.30am Norwood
2.40am – 3.00am Declan Kelly

PLAYLISTS


PARTICIPATING ARTISTS

ANNA SMYRK

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BOBBY ALU

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CHARM OF FINCHES

 

CJ STRANGER

 

CLAIRE ANNE TAYLOR

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DECLAN KELLY

EMILY-ROSE SHARKOVA

 

GEORGIA MOONEY

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GEORGIE WINCHESTER

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KIM YANG

 

LIOR AND DOMINI

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LLOYD SPIEGEL

MAGPIE DIARIES

 

MARK CROTTI

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MIKHAIL LAXTON

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MINOR GOLD

 

NAT VAZER

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NORWOOD

 

OCEANIQUE

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TORIA RICHINGS

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