FARMette Kansas
Description
FARM and Elexa Dawson present: FARMette Kansas!
Folk Alliance Region Midwest (FARM) is an affiliate of Folk Alliance International. Our purposes are to promote traditional, contemporary, and multicultural folk music and dance, and related performing arts in our region.
Our primary activity is FARM's Annual Conference in October, where we welcome 350+ artists, venues, DJs, and other industry professionals.
FARMette is a mini-FARM conference, and FARMette Kansas is an effort by Board President Elexa Dawson to bring the magic of FAI's conference and the productivity of FARM's Gathering into a local and accessible day of networking and strengthening our local music community.
Attendees
Are you a musical artist or industry worker who spends time in Kansas? If you answered "yes", you belong at FARMette Kansas! Folk music is the music of the people. You do not need to live in Kansas to attend.
Anyone interested in making deeper connections with artists, the music industry, and the folk community in our region is welcome to attend. Folk Alliance International and Local 1000 AFM members get $5 off registration.
Schedule
Featuring a keynote from Emporia-raised artist Kelley Hunt, this one-day event includes educational workshops on mastering balance in the business of music, networking opportunities to build organic community, an incredible stage to showcase talent, and a place to scout talent to present at a house concert or venue.
The conference venue will be open to the public for the evening showcases starting at 6 pm. Community members are welcome to attend the evening showcase at no formal charge. Donations will be accepted.
The day closes with a signature 10 West Karaoke Party at 8:00 pm! Full schedule TBA. Feel free to come and go as you are able.
Pending Schedule:
9:00 am | Registration Opens | coffee & networking |
|---|---|---|
9:30 am | Morning Music & Movement | Elexa Dawson |
10:00 am | Values-Based Success in Music | Diane Scott |
11:00 am | Showcases (3) | Bobby Scharping Dave Sommers Tequa Trio |
12:00 am | Lunch | 10 West grill + dive bar |
12:30 pm | Explore Emporia | |
1:00 pm | Are you Radio Ready? | Nick Carswell + Diana Linn Ennis |
2:00 pm | Showcases (3) | Joy Zimmerman Dandelion Lakewood Sunblush |
3:00 pm | Music Community Building | |
4:00 pm | Explore Emporia - Dinner Break | |
4:30 pm | Keynote | Kelley Hunt |
6:00 pm | Showcases (6) | Beth and Brandon Sky Smeed The Shandies BreAnne Stone Daniel Neihoff Sincerely Eugene |
8:00 pm | Karaoke Party | 10 West |
Meals
Lunch is provided and included in the registration fee. Dinner is on your own. The kitchen at 10 West will be open during its regular hours, or you are encouraged to explore other options in downtown Emporia.
10 West will offer alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, including espresso drinks, for purchase all day. Tea and water will be available at no charge.
Performances
Showcase spots are full! There may be opportunities for a song circle if demand is high.
Sponsorship
Sponsorships are welcome from individuals or organizations. Our thanks will be shown by including the sponsor's name in the printed program.
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