Please find below our annual general meeting from this year's online conference. The key topics are review of the 2021 budget, event participation, planning for 2022, current information known surrounding the 2022 conference, and an introduction of the board staff and
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“Crowded Table” – Lori McKenna
Lori McKenna's 2021 Keynote address was a reflective, uplifting address that showed her appreciation for the musical community, and the lessons she's come to learn over her time as a singer, songwriter, friend, and mother. Passing on pieces of knowledge and...
“Silver Linings” – Lisa Schwartz
Lisa Schwartz’s keynote address at the NERFA 2021 Conference delivered an inspirational message of affirmation and appreciation to members of the music community. Speaking on the impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic, Schwartz recounted the almost universal experience of...
“All Are Welcome” Jake Blount
Jake Blount's keynote address at the 2021 NERFA Conference was a wonderfully meditation on the evolution of folklore as the parent of all of the folk arts and what the historical context of art whose roots among marginalized peoples can teach us in a COVID and post...
Announcing 2021 Formal Showcase Artists
The NERFA Staff and Board are pleased to announce the 2021 Formal Showcasing Artists! We would like to thank the 140 artists who submitted who made this a very difficult process for our wonderful judges. These 23 Artists represent corners of songwriting,...
Making the Most of Your Conference
So, you are going to your first conference? These industry professionals share their tips and tricks on how to navigate and get the most out of virtual events and will share ways to communicate during a virtual event. Attending music industry conferences is an...
NERFA Town Hall
You are invited to our live TOWN HALL discussion this Thursday at 8pm Eastern. Join us on Facebook, Youtube, or at NERFA.ORG as we have an open discussion on the state of the folk scene and the ramifications of the spreading Delta variant. We will also delve into this...
Partnership, Parenthood & Caretaking as an Artist
Welcome back from summer break! We’re diving right back in with a panel of three fellow music-makers offering up insights and sharing practical tools to navigate the pinnacles and pitfalls of partnership, parenting, and caretaking while performing. Join America’s Got...
NERFA 2021 Conference is Live!
NERFA is pleased to announce the 27th Northeast Regional Folk Alliance Conference will take place virtually over the weekend of Nov 11-14, 2021, streaming worldwide for all to attend. This Fall, we are excited to combine long-standing NERFA traditions -- such as the...
NERFA Community Meeting
Join us for a conversation with Executive Director Ethan Baird, Board President Justin Nordell, and Secretary Kimberly Sinclair as we discuss the direction of the organization and the early plans surrounding this year's virtual conference. Community members are...