Virtual Connections 2023

We’ll be carrying on with Peer Gatherings
and Monthly Webinars.

2024 Gathering | October 24-27
Registration Opens Feb 20!

DoubleTree by Hilton
Lisle/Naperville, IL

Countdown to FARM 2024

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Music

FARM offers a variety of showcase opportunities from the Official juried showcases to late night Private Showcasing, Folk DJ Showcase, Open Mics & our popular Performance Lane.

Workshops & Panels

Join us for a diverse line-up of workshops and panels, on topics that address the changing face of the independent music business, as well as performance and instrument techniques.

Community

From impromptu conversations in the hall or elevator, to late night jamming and song swaps and chats over a meal, it’s all about making connections!

News and Updates

FARMette is accepting Official Showcase submissions

FARMette Showcase SubmissionsFolk Alliance Region Midwest (FARM) is now accepting submissions from performers for the official showcase at FARMette, our one day conference on May 2nd!A panel of judges will rate videos submitted by the performers.  The 10 best artists...

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IOWA Welcomes the Folk Alliance Community

A Press and Public Event Sunday, February 15, 2015 - 1pm to 10pm The Mill, Iowa City This year, Iowa City and the Eastern Iowa arts community are welcoming the Folk Alliance Region Midwest (FARM) music conference which will take place Oct. 22-25, 2015 at the Sheraton...

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FARM Mission Statement

Folk Alliance Region Midwest (FARM) is a regional chapter of Folk Alliance International (FAI). Our purposes are to promote traditional, contemporary and multi-cultural folk music and dance and related performing arts in our region, hold an annual regional conference, represent the interests of our members to FAI and carry out such other projects as are of benefit to FAI members in the Midwest.

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