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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Five Primary Challenges for Independent Artists Starting a career in folk music can be a rewarding and fulfilling experience, but it also comes with its own set of challenges. Here are the five primary challenges to starting a career in folk music and how to overcome them, along with supporting quotes from famous folk and …
Welcoming New Board Members to the Northeast Regional Folk Alliance The Northeast Regional Folk Alliance (NERFA) is thrilled to announce the addition of two newly appointed board members: Joel Elliot, and Tara Shannon. Both brings a wealth of experience and passion for music, philanthropy, and community engagement. This strengthens NERFA’s mission to support and promote …
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Building a Career in Folk Music We understand the challenges that many musicians face when it comes to pursuing a meaningful and successful career in music. It can be daunting to enter an industry that is constantly evolving and highly competitive, but I’m here to tell you that it’s not impossible to achieve your goals …
Attention all musicians and aspiring artists! Get ready to take your career to the next level with NERFA’s new series “Music Career 101.” Our dedicated staff and community are pooling their wisdom and experience to create practical frameworks for success in the music industry. Every month, we will publish an article focusing on specific challenges …
Touring as a musician can be one of the most exhilarating and rewarding experiences… but what fewer people talk about is that it can also be one of the most draining and demanding. Not only can it affect your physical and mental health but it is a financial drain for acts of all shapes and …
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We’re Back! In keeping with our goal of providing accessibility, the conference will be streamed live for virtual attendees and virtual showcasing opportunities (formal and guerrilla) will be offered to virtual attendees. It is our pleasure to announce the 2022 conference will be held in Asbury Park, New Jersey on November 10 – 14. …
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