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Folk Music Canada Returns to Folk Alliance International 2019 in Montréal, QC

January 18th, 2019

Folk Music Canada is pleased to present Canadian artists at the Folk Alliance International (FAI) Conference, February 13 to 17, 2019, in Montréal, Québec. We are hosting the 2019 edition of FolkNorth during the FAI Conference, featuring more than 25 showcase performances of artists from across Canada, many of whom are also official showcasing artists at the conference. FolkNorth will also feature music business meetings and roundtable discussions for our showcasing artists and key international industry professionals.

FOLK MUSIC CANADA SHOWCASE – ROOM 321

Wednesday, February 13, 2019

10:30 PM – The McDades (AB)

11:00 PM – Cécile Doo-Kingué (QC)

11:30 PM – Hawksley Workman (QC)

12:00 AM – April Verch Band (ON)

12:30 AM – Michael Jerome Brown (QC)

01:00 AM – Raine Hamilton (MB)

01:30 AM – Scott Cook (AB)

Thursday, February 14, 2019

10:30 PM – Lennie Gallant (PE)

11:00 PM – Shari Ulrich (BC)

11:30 PM – Rosie & the Riveters (SK)

12:00 AM – Kalyna Rakel (ON)

12:30 AM – Melanie Brulée (ON)

01:00 AM – Jay Gilday (AB/NWT)

01:30 AM – Surprise guest

Friday, February 15, 2019

10:30 PM – El Coyote (QC)

11:00 PM – Leela Gilday (NWT)

11:30 PM – Tri-Continental (BC)

12:00 AM – Corin Raymond (ON)

12:30 AM – Madison Violet (ON)

01:00 AM – Amanda Rheaume (ON)

01:30 AM – Chloe Watkinson (ON)

Saturday, February 16, 2019

10:30 PM – Frazey Ford (BC)

11:00 PM – Suzie Vinnick (ON)

11:30 PM – Shakura S’Aida (ON)

12:00 AM – Kim Beggs (YK)

12:30 AM – Jenie Thai (ON)

01:00 AM – Katie Moore (QC)

01:30 AM – Ian Sherwood (NS)

Folk Alliance is a 4 day conference and industry networking event, with seminars and workshops during the day and official showcases in the evening. The music kicks into high gear late at night, with private industry-presented showcases including Folk Music Canada’s presenting music into the wee hours of the morning. It’s an unforgettable experience for all, fostering connections and enriching careers of attending artists and industry members.

Folk Music Canada thanks our funders and partners for their support.

This project has been made possible in part by FACTOR, the Government of Canada, and Folk Alliance International.

Ce projet a été rendu possible en partie grâce au FACTOR, le gouvernement du Canada et Folk Alliance International.

Call for Showcase Applications – FMC at Folk Alliance 2019

December 20th, 2018

Call for applications – FMC at Folk Alliance 2019

Folk Music Canada (FMC) is happy to announce that we will be offering showcase opportunities at the Folk Alliance International 2019 conference, from Wednesday, February 13 to Saturday, February 16, 2019. Interested in being a performer on our showcase stage? Visit our application form for more information.

We encourage export-ready Canadian artists to apply and take advantage of the opportunity to build their international careers.

The deadline to apply is Wednesday, January 2, 2019 (3:00 pm EST).

The Folk Alliance International conference takes place February 13-17, 2019 in Montreal, Quebec. If this is your first FAI conference, check out the FAI website to learn about the unique aspects of this event. The participants at the FMC showcases at this conference are eligible for funding from Canada Council for the Arts, FACTOR and the SOCAN Foundation.

For more information about FMC’s activities at the FAI 2019 conference, contact us at contact@folkmusiccanada.org.

Thank you to our financial supporters and partners for their support.

This project has been made possible in part by FACTOR, the Government of Canada, and Folk Alliance International.

Appel de candidatures: vitrines MFC chez Folk Alliance 2019

Musique folk du Canada tient à annoncer qu’on va convoquer une salle de vitrine à la conférence de Folk Alliance 2019, du mercredi 13 février au samedi 16 février 2019. Vous voulez y participer? Déposez votre demande ici.

On attend avec plaisir que les artistes canadiens prêts à s’exporter nous posent leur candidature et s’en profitent de cet occasion de construire leurs carrières internationales.

La date limite pour postuler à ce programme est le 2 janvier, 2019 à 15h00 (heure normale de l’Est).

La conférence Folk Alliance International aura lieu du 13 au 17 février, 2019, à Montréal, Québec. Pour tous les renseignements uniques à propos de cet événement, consultez le site web FAI, surtout si c’est la première fois que vous assistez à cette conférence. Les participants aux salles de vitrines chez cette conférence pourraient recevoir des fonds du Conseil des Arts du Canada, de FACTOR, et de la fondation SOCAN.

Contactez-nous à contact@folkmusiccanada.org pour des détails plus amples.

Un grand merci à nos associés financiers pour leur soutien généreux.

Ce projet est possible en partie grâce au FACTOR, le gouvernement du Canada, et Folk Alliance International.

Folk Music Canada Returns to Folk Alliance International 2018 in Kansas City

February 9th, 2018

Folk Music Canada is pleased to return to Kansas City, o present Canadian artists at the Folk Alliance International Conference, February 14 to 18, 2018. Folk Music Canada is hosting more than 30 showcase performances over four days at the conference’s host hotel with artists from across Canada, many of whom are also official showcasing artists at the conference. The full schedule is available at www.folkmusiccanada.ca, and on our Facebook event page.

Folk Music Canada will be working to support all of the many Canadian artists at the event, hosting a myriad of activities including showcases, music business meetings and a networking mixer presented with Canadian Music. East Coast Style.

Folk Music Canada is also partnering with CIMA, FolQuébec and the Délégation du Québec à Chicago to host the Folk Alliance Saturday night reception preceding the official showcases.

In a new development this year, FMC will join Folk Alliance International as Presenting Partner of the International Folk Music Awards on February 14 at the Folly Theatre in Kansas City.

Under the banner of #FMCTopNotch, conference attendees and the public can keep track of news and updates about our events and artists during the four-day folk frenzy at Folk Alliance’s host hotel, the Westin Crown Centre. For all news and updates about our events and artists, please follow Folk Music Canada on twitter @folkmusiccanada and include the hashtag #FMCtopnotch in all your social media about Canadian Folk performers during Folk Alliance.

Folk Music Canada acknowledges the financial support of FACTOR, The Government of Canada and Canada’s private radio broadcasters in making these events possible.

Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/733035483567511/

FOLK MUSIC CANADA – RM 534

Wednesday, February 14, 2018:

Orit Shimoni (AB) 10:30 PM

Raine Hamilton String Trio (MB) 11:00 PM

Ambre McLean (ON) 12:00 AM

Aerialists (ON) 12:30 AM

Rosie & the Riveters (SK) 01:00 AM

Earle and Coffin (NS) 01:30 AM

Cy (NB) 02:00 AM

Thursday, February 15, 2018:

Royal Wood (ON) 10:30 PM

Les Poules à Colin (QC) 11:00 PM

Next Generation Leahy (ON) 11:30 PM

Jay Gilday (AB) 12:00 AM

The LYNNeS (ON) 12:30 AM

Wild Rivers (ON) 01:00 AM

Celeigh Cardinal (AB) 01:30 AM

Erin Costelo (NS) 02:00 AM

Jason Lee McKinney Band (TN) 02:30 AM

Friday, February 16, 2018:

Amanda Rheaume (ON) 10:30 PM

Julian Taylor (ON) 11:00 PM

Leaf Rapids (MB) 11:30 PM

Campbell Woods (ON) 12:00 AM

Russell deCarle (ON) 12:30 AM

NEeMA (QC) 01:00 AM

Jody Peck (BC) 01:30 AM

The Fugitives (ON) 02:00 AM

Union Duke (ON) 02:30 AM

Saturday, February 17, 2018:

Cindy Paul (AB) 10:30 PM

Jack Semple (SK) 11:00 PM

Suzie Vinnick (ON) 11:30 PM

Matthew Byrne (NL) 12:00 AM

Sarah Jane Scouten (ON) 12:30 AM

Bon Débarras (QC) 01:00 AM

Shakura S’Aida (ON) 01:30 AM

Res. (TBA) 02:00 AM

Shreem x Celtic Remixing (ON) 02:30 AM

MEDIA CONTACT:
Joelle May | ModMay Promotions
joelle@modmaypromotions.com

More about our Export Development Program at Folk Alliance 2013 / À propos de notre programme de développement d’exportation à Folk Alliance 2013

February 18th, 2013

Folk Music Canada works in a myriad of ways to help strengthen Canadian folk music. This year we have been paying particular attention to export development – helping Canadian folk musicians get their music into new markets.

After many months of planning, market research and intelligence gathering, Folk Music Canada will host the Export Development Program in partnership with the 2013 Folk Alliance, to be held in Toronto from February 20-24, 2013.

The Export Development Program will help Canadian folk musicians and businesses access new markets in the UK, USA, and Germany by bringing more than 30 international delegates (festivals, presenters, agents, publicists etc) to Folk Alliance.

As part of the Export Development Program, delegates will be matched with a selection of export-ready Canadian artists for one-on-one meetings, mentoring and networking receptions. In addition to these closed events, the 30 delegates will be available throughout the conference as they attend networking events, and lead panels focusing on export topics such as immigration, international touring and much more.

As well, through our two showcase suites (room 1161 and 1281) we’ll be featuring some of the best export-ready folk talent that Canada has to offer.

Featured Export Development Artists

Amelia Curran – Newfoundland Terre-Neuve
Singer-songwriter ameliacurran.com

April Verch – Ontario
Canadian fiddle, step dance aprilverch.com

Ariana Gillis – Ontario
Singer-songwriter arianagillis.com

Ben Caplan – Nova Scotia Nouvelle-Écosse
Gypsy/folk bencaplan.ca

Cara Luft – Manitoba
Singer-songwriter caraluft.com

Catherine MacClellan – Prince Edward Island Île-du-Prince-Édouard
Singer-songwriter catherinemaclellan.com

Chris Coole – Ontario
Banjo, old-time chriscoole.com

CR Avery – Ontario
Beat box, poet, harmonica cravery.com

D’Harmo – Québec
Harmonica quintet dharmo.ca

Dave Gunning – Nova Scotia
Singer-songwriter davegunning.com

David Francey – Ontario
Singer-songwriter davidfrancey.com

De Temps Antan – Québec
Trad Québecois detempsantan.qc.ca/en

Del Barber – Manitoba
Singer-songwriter delbarber.com

Dry Bones – Manitoba
Trad/folk trio drybones.ca

Fish & Bird – British Columbia Colombie-Britannique
Alt-folk fishandbird.ca

Gordie MacKeeman and His Rhythm Boys – Prince Edward Island Île-du-Prince-Édouard
Canadian fiddle, band, step dance gordiemackeeman.com

Harry Manx – Nova Scotia
Blues, indo-fusion harrymanx.com

John Wort Hannam – Alberta
Singer-songwriter johnworthannam.com

Jory Nash – Ontario
Singer-songwriter jorynash.com

Matthew Barber – Ontario
Singer-songwriter matthewbarber.com

MAZ – Québec
Trad Québecois/jazz fusion espacemaz.ca

New Country Rehab – Ontario
Alt-country newcountryrehab.com

Oh My Darling – Manitoba
Old-time, bluegrass, harmonies ohmydarling.ca

Old Man Luedecke – Nova Scotia Nouvelle-Écosse
Banjo singer-songwriter oldmanluedecke.ca

Petunia and the Vipers – British Columbia Colombie-Britannique
Country, gypsy, yodel petuniaandthevipers.com

Pharis and Jason Romero – British Columbia Colombie-Britannique
Old-time, banjo pharisandjason.com

Qristina and Quinn Bachand – British Columbia Colombie-Britannique
Celtic fiddle, guitar qbachand.com

Rose Cousins – Nova Scotia Nouvelle-Écosse
Singer-songwriter rosecousins.com

Russell deCarle – Ontario
Alt-country russelldecarle.com

Ruth Moody – Manitoba
Banjo singer-songwriter ruthmoody.com

Samantha Martin and the Haggard – Ontario
Soul, blues, country samanthamartin.ca

Sheesham and Lotus and Son – Ontario
Old-time vaudeville sheeshamandlotus.com

Tanya Davis – Prince Edward Island Île-du-Prince-Édouard
Part poet, part songwriter, all performer tanyadavis.ca

The Crooked Brothers – Manitoba
Country, blues, scrapyard funk crookedbrothers.com

The Fretless – British Columbia Colombie-Britannique
Folk string quartet thefretless.com

The Once – Newfoundland
Rich harmony ballads theonce.ca

The Sojourners – British Columbia Colombie-Britannique
Gospel thesojourners.ca

Mentorship Program

Briga – Québec
Gypsy, turbo folk brigamusic.wordpress.com

Lenka Lichtenberg – Ontario
Canadian world fusion lenkalichtenberg.com

Lucas Chaisson – Alberta
Rootsy songwriter lucaschaisson.com

Métis Fiddler Quartet – Ontario
Aboriginal & métis fiddle tunes metisfiddlerquartet.com

Oliver Swain and the Big Machine – British Columbia Colombie-Britannique
Alt folk trad oliverswainmusic.com

Scott Cook – Alberta
Prairie balladeer scottcook.net

Sherman Downey and the Silver Lining – Newfoundland Terre-Neuve
Party folk band shermandowney.ca

Suzie Vinnick – Ontario
Acoustic blues folk suzievinnick.com

The JD Edwards Band – Manitoba
Folk soul groove thejdedwardsband.com

Delegates

David Agnew – The Met in Bury
Venue/Festival
Greater Manchester, UK

Mark Anstey – Unique Gravity
Agent
Derbyshire, UK

Erin Benjamin – CAPACOA
Association
Ottawa, Canada

Alastair Burns – Alastair Burns Management
Manager/agent
Melbourne, Australia

Sarah Coxson – fRoots
Journalist/agent
Bristol, UK

Taylor Denn – E-Town
Talent Coordinator
Boulder, Colorado, USA

Dan DeWayne – Chico Performances
Director
Chico, California, USA

Rick Fenton – BreakOut West
Executive Director/Producer
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Chloe Goodyear – Woodford Folk Festival
Director of Creative Partnerships
Woodford, Queensland, Australia

Helen Gregory – Glastonbury
Spoken word curator
Glastonbury, Somerset, UK

Troy Hansbrough – Old Town School of Folk Music
Senior Director of Programming
Chicago, Illinois, USA

Davie Henderson – Shetland Folk Festival
Producer
Lerwick, Shetland, Scotland

Bob Hunka – HunkArts Productions/SOCAN
Independant Music Supervisor
Los Angeles, California, USA

William Lewis – Pinecone: Piedmont Council of Traditional Music
Executive Director
Raleigh, North Carolina, USA

Heather McCarthy – American Folk Festival on the Bangor Waterfront
Executive Director
Bangor, Maine, USA

Will McCarthy – Will McCarthy
Publicist
London, UK

John McCoullough – Independent Music Supervisor
Independant Music Supervisor
Los Angeles, California, USA

Davis McLarty – Davis McLarty Agency
Agent
Austin, Texas, USA

David Messer – DMP Concerts
Booker/promoter
Camden Town, London, UK

Crista Munro – FolkWest
Executive Director
Pagosa Springs, Colorado, USA

Christine Myers – California World Fest
Director, Programmer
Chico, California, USA

Terry O’Brien – Playpen Management and Agency
Agent/Producer
Faversham, Kent, UK

Neil Pearson – Shrewsbury Folk Festival/English Folk and Dance Song Society
Director, Programmer
Shrewsbury, Shropshire, UK

Anne Riedel – Queen About Music
Publicist, consultant
Hamburg, Germany

Tess Roshholz – AdP Records
Record label
Kulmbach, Bavaria, Germany

Steve Szymanski – Planet Bluegrass
Producer
Boulder, Colorado, USA

Loudon Temple – Bloodygreatpr/Brookfield-Knights
Publicist, agent, journalist
Glasgow, Shetland, UK

TK TK – Pride Toronto
Artistic Director
Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Silke Westera – FKP Scorpio
Agent
Hamburg, Germany

Lisa Whytock – Showcase Scotland
Agent/Producer
Glasgow, Shetland, Scotland