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English Folk Expo March 10-12, 2027 Manchester, UK Folk Canada, in partnership with the NAC (National Arts Centre) is seeking export-ready artists to apply to join our mission to English Folk Expo 2027! This exciting initiative will include conference activities, trade show, and a dedicated Folk Canada Showcase for international delegates and the Manchester Folk Festival. If you'd like to apply to be a part of this mission, fill out the form and we'll get back to you!

Old School Bluegrass Camp Weekend @ Everdale Farm September 18-20, 2026 Everdale Farm - Erin, ON Get ready for an unforgettable autumn weekend of pickin', learnin’, and jammin’ under the open sky! Hosted at the scenic Everdale Farm in Erin, Ontario from September 18–20, 2026, the Old School Bluegrass Camp Weekend is a music-lovers' autumn getaway for acoustic musicians and bluegrass enthusiasts. Get yourself one more camping weekend under the stars before winter creeps in, an

Close Kicks: Day Like This Close Kicks teamed up with longtime friend, Eli & The Straw Man, to create a minimalist but repetitive hook. It was written on a Saturday afternoon with two guitars and some old melodies. More friends arrived later to add that group feel. An energy was captured in the recording that captures the love of this long-term friendship. Click here for more info

C.C. Trubiak: Being Rich Northern Manitoba singer-songwriter C.C. Trubiak is pleased to share his latest single, "Being Rich," from his new independent album Jukebox in Exile. Rooted in traditional country and folk storytelling, the song reflects on the quiet wealth found in community, memory, and the people who shape our lives. Written in the aftermath of the 2025 wildfire evacuation that displaced his hometown of Flin Flon, Jukebox in Exile explores themes of home, resilien

Pete Moss: The Wood Wide Web The Wood Wide Web is a family folk album about trees, forests and community. It is inspired by recent research that has shown trees communicate, care for their young and share resources with different species. Which tree is the most like you? Can trees fall in love? Do trees yawn? We explore these questions and also consider: are trees a reminder of a cooperative spirit that exists deep within us all? The Wood Wide Web is available only in physic

Tom Wilson & Thompson Wilson @ Four Winds Music Fest Fundraiser An Exclusive Evening with Tom Wilson & Thompson Wilson Saturday, October 3rd | 6:00 p.m. Kimberly, Ontario We’re excited to invite you to a truly unforgettable evening in support of Four Winds Music Fest. Join Tom Wilson and Thompson Wilson for an intimate acoustic performance in a stunning heritage barn in Kimberley, Ontario. This isn’t just another concert—it’s a rare opportunity to experience two incredible m

Moneka Arabic Jazz & Zale Seck @ Adelaide Hall Presented by in·summer & The Global South Saturday, August 8 Adelaide Hall - Toronto, ON Doors 7:00 pm - Music 7:30 pm Juno-nominated Ahmed Moneka draws on his Afro Sufi heritage to deliver a joyful and transcendent mix of African grooves and Arabic folk melodies, informed by contemporary funk, soul and jazz. Ahmed first arrived in Toronto in 2015 from Iraq. Now, reflecting on this journey as an actor, activist and musician, he l

James Leclaire & Matt Gower @ Stray Dog Brewing James Leclaire & Matt Gower Friday, August 7, 2026 - 8:00 pm - Stray Dog Brewing - Ottawa, ON Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. James Leclaire is a Canadian-based singer-songwriter who mixes folk, rock, classic country, roots, and blues to conjure up his own unique style of storytelling. Matt Gower is a Hard Folk singer-songwriter from Ottawa, Ontario. Over the years, Matt has embodied the folk tradition by blendin

Dana Sipos: Golden Molten Late Summer Tour Bringing her 2026 album Golden Molten out on the road again, Sipos will make her Edmonton Folk Festival debut alongside a slew of full band shows in Alberta and British Columbia. "Golden Molten is a healing record. I recommend you apply it therapeutically, soon." - Roots Canada Golden Molten Late Summer Tour 08.06 Unitarian Church, Valemount BC 08.08-09 Edmonton Folk Music Festival, Edmonton AB 08.10 High Line Tap Room, Calgary AB *

Voting is now open for the 2026 Folk Canada Board of Directors Election! Folk Canada members are invited to vote before the deadline of August 18, 2026. For 2026, there are 10 candidates vying for 3 board positions. The slate was selected from a competitive pool of applicants by the Folk Canada Nominations Committee, and approved by the Executive Committee. Directors will be elected by electronic ballot, and the results of the election will be ratified at this year’s Annual

In this week’s episode, we sit down with Ann MacKeigan, a media consultant and performance coach with over three decades of experience at CBC. Ann shares insights on how artists can frame and deliver their stories with confidence, including practical strategies for preparing for interviews, finding the human connection in every story, handling unexpected questions with honesty, and creating memorable moments that resonate with audiences. We also explore how thoughtful storyte

We are very pleased to announce the showcase lineup for the 2026 Folk Canada Conference, taking place October 14-18, 2026 in Hamilton, Ontario! The 2026 Lineup includes an amazing mix of styles representing the wide breadth of talents that make up the Folk Music Community. 70+ artists performing in 16 different languages, will take the stage over what is sure to be an exciting week of development and discovery. The 2026 Official Showcase Lineup for the Folk Canada Conference

We've been made aware of several social media profiles impersonating Folk Canada. These fake accounts are contacting folks to sell conference registrations and booth space that don't exist. We've found these fake profiles on facebook, jotform, and eventbrite. These profiles are not us. Don't send them money, and don't share your payment or personal information with them. How to spot the fakes: Our real profile has a long history of posts and updates, thousands of them, and ov

Heather Feather: Remplis ton seau Release: July 31 It's ALMOST HERE! La version française of Heather Feather's folky, bluesy swing tune, "Fill Your Bucket", called "Remplis ton seau". About how we can choose to be happy and spread and share happiness through kindness. Remplis ton seau is the second tune from the upcoming French version of Heather's award-winning album Together (2025) about kindness, empathy, inclusion, and belonging. Learn the song and practice your English o

Sultans of String: El Bint El Shalabeya In honour of the United Nations designating July 12th as the International Day of Hope, Sultans of String and the Mississauga Symphony Orchestra (under the direction of Maestro Dennis Mastromonaco) are sharing this live video of “El Bint El Shalabeya” from Sultans of String’s REFUGE concert, featuring acclaimed Syrian-Canadian vocalist Leen Hamo. This arrangement is from the album REFUGE, a collaboration with over 30 musicians, includi

Big Branch Festival: Sept 11-13 2026 Sept 11-13, 2026 Fraser Lake Camp - Bancroft, ON The 7th annual Big Branch Festival brings Balfolk bands from France and Canada together for a weekend of music and social folk dancing tucked in the woods near Bancroft, ON, Sept 11-13, 2026! Join us for Balfolk music, song, and dance workshops, lots of jamming, and dancing late into the night to Bargainatt (FR), Duo Cam & Léon (FR), Malvenn (QC), and La Malène (FR). Click here for more info

Haliburton County Folk Society: 2026/2027 Concert Series The Haliburton County Folk Society is excited to announce their artist line-up for the 2026-2027 Concert Series. The upcoming series features Juno Award-winning and nominated artists, a range of genres, great original music and storytelling, and both well-established artists and up-and-comers who are just beginning to make their mark on the Canadian music scene. UPCOMING SHOWS: Oct 3, 2026 - Kobo Town Nov 14, 2026 - Ir

Patrick Rees: Missing Piece Ottawa-based singer-songwriter Pat Rees shares his new single “Missing Piece,” a song about finding your way back home after getting a little lost along the way. Written from a place of reflection, “Missing Piece” looks back on chasing the wrong things, leaving parts of yourself behind, and the people who help remind you who you are. It’s about realizing that sometimes the things we spend years searching for are found in the moments, places, and co

Loch Nisse Monster: How Many Ways Can You Let a Woman Down? How Many Ways Can You Let a Woman Down? is the lead single from the upcoming deluxe album Forensis (Solved). Where Forensis explored a breakup through the metaphor of investigating a crime scene, Forensis (Solved) follows what comes after; the evidence has been examined, the case is closed, and only the memories remain. Inspired by the stories and rumours that surface months after a relationship ends, the song balanc

Hannah Green: Little Bit Different Hannah Green's new single, "Little Bit Different," reflects the feeling of returning home after having spent time away, and noticing how the places and people you love have changed since you were last there. Through those changes, the song captures the realization that perhaps you, too, are a little bit different. Click here for more info