Early Bird Registration Deadline for 20th Annual International Folk Alliance Conference Extended to September 10, 2007

Press release
Source: Cash Edwards Music Services

The early bird registration deadline for the 2008 International Folk Alliance Conference, held in Memphis, Tennessee February 20–24, 2008, is Monday, September 10, 2007. The next registration deadline is January 4, 2008.

Through the Folk Alliance website, everyone may purchase a full conference package for $250 by credit card or check. After September 10, the price will go up to $350. If you register by mail, please make sure your registration is postmarked no later than September 10.

Sara Hickman, the Carolina Chocolate Drops, Vienna Teng, Companyia Electrica Dharma, and Carrie Rodriguez are the first artists confirmed to showcase at this year’s conference. Artists wanting to showcase in Performance Alley should submit immediately, with a definite deadline of October 19, 2007, via mail or online through Sonicbids. Artists’ discounted registration price ($250) will be honored until January 4, 2008 for both selected and unselected artists. Over 150 artists will perform twice during the conference. All registration and showcase entry forms are available on our website, Folk.org.

Our host hotel, the Memphis Marriott, is now accepting reservations: 901-527-7300. The code is FOLFOLB. The Wyndham Hotel is also open for booking: 901-525-1800. The code for the Wyndham is FOLK ALLIANCE.

With over 2,000 attendees, the Folk Alliance conference has become the annual “town hall” of the folk community, offering a complete view of the business world of traditional and contemporary folk music and dance through showcases drawn from every possible genre of folk, as well as films, workshops, and a networking-rich tradeshow. The conference also provides an avenue for members to conduct business, connect with their peers, and simply recharge their batteries for the coming year.

We also encourage you to be in Memphis on Wednesday for all of our Pre-Con events including workshops for Board Training, Tim Sweeney's Guide to the Music Business, CLE panels, Opening Party, Exhibit Hall Sneak Peak, Feature Shows, Private Showcases, and our annual Folk Alliance Awards Show.

Folk Alliance Mission:
The North American Folk Music and Dance Alliance (Folk Alliance) exists to foster and promote traditional, contemporary, and multicultural folk music, dance, and related performing arts in North America. The Folk Alliance seeks to strengthen organizational and individual initiatives in folk music and dance through education, networking, advocacy, and professional and field development.