2019 Conference Flyer

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FEATURED PROGRAMMING Returning to Canada in 2019, the conference theme, The Spirit of Creativity, is an exploration of the creative process from inspiration to vocation and a collective conversation about innovation, collaboration, and spirituality in art. Host city Montréal is known for its vibrant music scene and public celebration of the arts. In addition, the conference hotel, The Fairmont Queen Elizabeth, will be celebrating the 50th anniversary of John and Yoko’s bed-in at the hotel where they recorded “Give Peace a Chance.”

EXHIBIT HALL HEALTH FAIR 3RD ANNUAL Free for Artists

COMMUNITY GATHERING Featuring singer-songwriter, Lynn Miles on addiction, anxiety, depression, and the music industry.

LOUIS JAY MEYERS MUSIC CAMP GLOBAL SUMMIT ON Study with the best!

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The world’s largest gathering for the folk music industry, connecting artists and leaders to sustain the community and genre.

Global Summits are in-depth sessions for professionals in the field. Summits include a keynote, directed discussion, and time for networking. Access is limited. For more information contact: fai@folk.org.

The International Folk Music Awards (IFMAs) are the premiere presentation of folk music industry awards. Awards presented to honor leaders, legends, unsung heroes, and rising talent include: member-voted Best Of for Album, Song, and Artist of the previous year; Lifetime Achievement; Spirit of Folk; Inductions into the folk DJ Hall of Famel; and in a permanent commitment to honor the socially conscious roots of folk music, the People’s Voice and Clearwater Awards.

[Past awards featured performers and presenters Kris Kristofferson, Paula Cole, Megan Mullally, Bruce Cockburn, John Oates, The Kingston Trio, Ruthie Foster, and more]

The 4th annual IFMAs Show will occur on Wednesday, February 15, 2019, and will feature: 2019 Clearwater Award Honoree:

Hillside Festival

Event Emcee:

Tom Power, host of q on CBC

2019 People’s Voice Award Recipient:

Buffy Sainte-Marie