NERFA

NERFA 2025 is open for YOU. Whether you run a venue, book a festival, host shows in your living room–or you’re the one carrying a guitar case–this is your conference. Register now for showcases, panels, consulting sessions, and the networking that fuels a whole year of folk. Prices go up as the big weekend gets closer!

Register Now: https://nerfaconference.org/

Because this is where music moves forward. At NERFA, artists bring the songs, presenters bring the stages, and together we build the folk world of tomorrow. Albany, NY, November 6 - 9: be in the room where new tours, new collaborations, and new communities begin. Don’t just hear about it later—be part of it. November 6 - 9, Albany, NY.

Register Now: https://nerfaconference.org/

We’re honored to welcome Janis Ian to this year’s conference as our Saturday Keynote Speaker!

Her career began in 1967 and spans decades of powerful songwriting, bold activism, and creative brilliance. With timeless songs like “At Seventeen” and “Society’s Child”, two Grammy wins, and a deep commitment to philanthropy and advocacy, Janis Ian’s influence is profound. In addition to delivering the keynote, she’ll also join our Wisdom of the Elders panel...don’t miss it!

If you want to learn more about Janis’ story, the documentary Janis Ian: Breaking the Silence is streaming now.

Other Announcements:
‼️Formal Showcase submissions close TODAY at 11:59pm!
📝Early bird registration ends June 30 at 11:59pm

You are cordially invited to the next NERFA Community Zoom meeting which will take place on Tuesday June 10th at 7:30pm Eastern Time. Here is the link -

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87269079325

Meeting ID: 872 6907 9325

We will be focusing on this year’s NERFA Conference and answering questions you may have and also introducing our new conference director, Katie Riggs. In addition to sharing information about some of the guests and events we are planning, we will also discuss a few changes for the Private Showcases (formerly known as Guerrilla Showcases), meal options, registration deadlines, and whatever questions you may have.

Please note - seating in this Zoom meeting will be limited to 100, so get there early. We will be recording and make it available for those that can’t attend, and if you have a question and can’t attend, please send an e-mail to [email protected]