Folk Performers Association

Subject: RE: Folk Performers Association
From: Alan Day
Date: 16 Jun 11 - 02:57 PM

There is a problem on our site where details of events have been posted ,I am receiving information of the posting and details,but they are not appearing on the page.I hope others are not experiencing difficulties of this kind.I have sent the details to Facebook and complained.I hope to get this matter rectified ASAP. I trust that you will continue to place your event adverts after the problem has been sorted out.
We now have 110 members ,thanks for your support. Just click on "Like" to join. (no charges for membership or adverts)
Al

Subject: RE: Folk Performers Association
From: Alan Day
Date: 02 Jan 12 - 01:27 PM

We now have 186 members and growing daily.Just click "Like" to join this Facebook page
It is a rolling page for members to advertise their gigs/events,New CDs,sing arounds and sessions etc and there is no charge.The postings are just deleted when out of date.
Al

Subject: RE: Folk Performers Association
From: GUEST,UK Folk Music - Alan Morley
Date: 28 Jun 12 - 05:03 AM

I found this thread by accident when I was check the position in Google Search for our sister website, and I have been reading all the comments with a lot of interest.

The problem with a Facebook page as Tom Bliss pointed out is that Tom and countless others either can't or are reluctant to use FB. The membership of Alan's page has grown to 294 since his January post, but how many of those who joined still visit to keep up to date!?

In November 2011 we launched UK Folk Music onto the web and we have been steadily growing / tweaking / deleting features as the months progress. In May 2012 we re-launched the ex-BBC Radio Derby programme 'Folkwaves' presented again by Mick Peat and Lester Simpson as a monthly folk show. We also have our very own programme FolkRise which is presented by me and usually features lesser known artists from across the UK.

The reason I have mentioned all this is to illustrate that we are serious in our attempts at supporting and promoting folk music and artists / performers from the UK. We don't sit around talking - we get things done....

FOLK MUSIC ARTISTS.
Our Folk Music Artists website seems to tick a lot of the boxes which have been suggested in the comments from people in this thread.

The website is intended to be a directory / portal for Folk Music Artists, and we do charge a small fee of £20 per year which allows subscribers to create their own page in the directory and include links / gigs / video / pictures etc. We charge a small subscription fee because like everyone else we have overheads and also we need to develop the website and turn it into an essential reference point for performers / clubs / festival / agents and public.
FOLK MUSIC ARTISTS

FOLK PERFORMERS ASSOCIATION
We also have the possibility of launching another website as we also own the domain name www.folkperformersassociation.co.uk which is presently re-directing traffic to Folk Music Artists.

We would welcome comments and perhaps some assistance in moving these projects forward. We have a strong commitment and belief that what we have is a great idea and that we are in a strong position to support and promote artists.

Alan Morley
Email me

UK FOLK MUSIC

Subject: RE: Folk Performers Association
From: Bonnie Shaljean
Date: 28 Jun 12 - 06:15 AM

Glad this thread has come up again - I'd have sworn that I already "Liked" the Folk Performers Association Facebook page*, but it turns out that no, I hadn't, so I've just been and done it now. I immediately got a Notification from a lady inviting me to join the Folk Clubs UK page, which I will gladly do if someone will but tell me how! Clicked on the link, found the page, but don't see any "Join" option/link. If someone reading this can add me from their end, that will be fine, or else give me some Instructions For Boneheads on what to click. I'll be grateful for clarification, either here (if they think it would be useful to anyone else) or by a PM or private Facebook message (which anyone can send me, whether they're a Friend or not).

Very interesting and informative thread, this!

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Folk Performers Association

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Folk-Performers-Association/109836502433683

Subject: RE: Folk Performers Association
From: Alan Day
Date: 28 Jun 12 - 08:07 AM

Hallo Bonnie,
I started The Folk Performers association page to give artist a free page for advertising on Facebook and discuss Folk matters of interest.This is not to be confused with the website owned by Alan Morley ,who as he explains, has the domain name.
Sometime ago I offered to step aside and close this page if Alan Morley's page was proffered, but adverts continue to be placed on there so I see no reason to close it and as no member who have clicked "LIKE" to join free, then I see no reason for anyone to be concerned.
Alan is advertising his new page also on the Facebook site without me deleting it, so in my opinion we are working together,but I have not had confirmation of this.
I look forward to more comments on this subject.
Al

Subject: RE: Folk Performers Association
From: Big Al Whittle
Date: 28 Jun 12 - 08:34 AM

Sadly I had forgotten your existence and my membership, which you so warmly congratulated me on taking out.

I have a feeling I should be doing something. Shouldn't you have contacted me, when I forgot you.

I'm beginning to sound like the White Rabbit.

Subject: RE: Folk Performers Association
From: Fidjit
Date: 28 Jun 12 - 09:57 AM

On board, but will it help me as a minor performer ??

Was an equity member when I worked at Butlins in the sixties. (cost £5 then) Let it go when I was abroad.

Shall follow what happens with interest.

Chas

Subject: RE: Folk Performers Association
From: Big Al Whittle
Date: 28 Jun 12 - 10:09 AM

they don't get minor than me, Fidg old pal. Ask not what your FPA can do for you....

Subject: RE: Folk Performers Association
From: Fidjit
Date: 28 Jun 12 - 10:24 AM

Thanks Big Al.

All sing now, "I am a Union man"

Chas

Subject: RE: Folk Performers Association
From: Alan Day
Date: 28 Jun 12 - 11:58 AM

You can for free

Advertise yourself and what you do.Gigs, tours, new videos,U tube recordings,publications.
Promote your Folk Club ,events,festivals etc.
It is your page , not mine,I just delete out of date information.
I have recently moved and sadly I have not had time to do random Folk advertising but the panic jobs are nearing an end.

To get yourself listed as a performer then I suggest you join Alan Morley site but I believe that there is now a fee to join.

Al