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Folk Alliance International 2022: Manager Meetups


May 18-22, 2022
Kansas City, MO + Online

Join MMF Canada at the Folk Alliance International Conference in Kansas City, MO! We’ll be hosting two sessions bringing managers from around the globe together.

FAI is the world’s largest gathering of the folk music industry and community (crossing a diverse array of genres including Appalachian, Americana, Blues, Bluegrass, Celtic, Cajun, Francophone, Global Roots, Hip-Hop, Indigenous, Latin, Old Time, Singer-Songwriter, Spoken Word, Traditional, and Zydeco). The annual conference features showcases, panels, seminars, and community gathering sessions.

MMF Canada members get $100 off registration or 10% off virtual only access.
Sign into your member account and click on Member Discounts & Events > Other Events to access your discount.


Peer Session for Managers - Thu May 19, 2022 | 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm | Pershing N

Be sure to mark this session on your conference schedule. It offers a chance to connect, network, and begin the conference with your colleagues. The session will be hosted by Amie Therrien, MMF Canada Executive Director and Stephen Bond Garvan, MMF-US Board Member.


Managers Meetup - Sat May 21, 2022 | 11:00 am to 12:00 pm | Shawnee Mission

Join MMF Canada and MMF-US for a second session to connect with your management colleagues from across the world. Take the opportunity to step away from the hustle and bustle of the conference for a moment to connect with your colleagues in an informal setting. Come and learn from each other's experiences and build relationships that will help you grow. We’ll be able to continue discussions on key topic started at the peer session.