The NERFA conference is just around the corner, and if you’re a registered artist planning to attend, there are even more exciting opportunities awaiting you this year! In addition to the fantastic workshops, networking sessions, and performances, we’re thrilled to announce a lineup of special opportunities that will allow you to showcase your talent, connect …
The Folk Music Ontario Conference 2023 is just around the corner, taking place from October 12th to October 15th in the beautiful city of London, Ontario. In the past two years, NERFA has strengthened its collaboration with this fantastic event. Both organizations have shared important resources and worked together to facilitate cross-border connections, enabling NERFA …
Apply to be a Volunteer! What do they do? Volunteering at NERFA works the same as going to NERFA. Volunteers, or Routers, are given a free registration to the event in exchange for being part of our team. We call our volunteers Routers because, simply speaking, their job is to get folks where they need …
Are you ready to shine the spotlight on your favorite musicians at the NERFA Conference? Private Showcases are your chance to do just that! These showcases happen in individual hotel rooms, which can either be your own room or a separate one that you book exclusively for this purpose. The shows run on Thursday, Friday, …
It’s with great excitement and enthusiasm that we introduce you to this year’s Formal Showcase Artists at the Northeast Regional Folk Alliance’s (NERFA) conference in Asbury Park, NJ. Selected from an impressive pool of over 150 applicants, these artists stood out and captured the hearts of our esteemed judging panel comprised of Fosalyn Dennett from …
We are always seeking ways to empower and inspire our vibrant community of artists and enthusiasts. That’s why at this year’s conference we are thrilled to introduce a brand-new series of workshops that promise to take your skills and passion to the next level: “Master Classes.” We are very proud of the content offered at …
The Presenter’s Peer Group meets every second Tuesday of the month at 8:00PM. During the unprecedented halt of the live music industry caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, a dedicated and resourceful community refused to allow the silence to persist. This community, united under the banner of the Presenters Peer Group, is an initiative by NERFA …
Livingston Taylor to Grace NERFA 2023 as Second Keynote Speaker We are beyond excited to announce that the legendary Livingston Taylor will be joining us as the second keynote speaker at the NERFA conference this November! Livingston’s career as a professional musician has spanned over five decades, and he’s showing no signs of slowing down. …
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NERFA proudly presents its inaugural concert series, the Coffee & Wood Concert Series, designed to bolster touring artists with a regular lineup of Thursday night performances. In collaboration with West Brookfield Library and the Mass Cultural Council, we’re thrilled to showcase members of our esteemed 2022 Formal Showcase artist group. Following a prolonged pause due to …
Registration Now Open! We’re excited to announce that registration is now open for the Northeast Regional Folk Alliance (NERFA) Conference, taking place in Asbury Park from November 9-12, 2023! Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to be a part of a dynamic community and grow your artistic career. Early registration pricing is available on a first …
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