TheyFolk

Such deep appreciation today after last nights performances at .edmonton, mostly for our incredible audiences. Intergalactic performance alien/artist , five part Prairie-Pop .yeg, and the bumping beats of rounded out an amazing evening. Thank you to everyone who attended, supported, or helped make this event possible. We’ll see you next time!

**Artist Update!** Wednesday evening, live from .edmonton, we will be joined by the artistic prowess of , .yeg, and , who has stepped in to DJ our evenings closing dance party; Unfortunately, personal circumstances have meant that will be unable to perform as previously planned.

While we’re sad to miss Kena Leon, we are thrilled to be joined by local DJ and designer (pronounced Iris-Eye).

Two days to go! Have you got your tickets yet?

Coming soon! Details are live and we are so excited. Head over to .edmonton for tickets to our upcoming event, featuring the creative stylings of NIUBOI (), .yeg, and DJing a dance party to end the evening!

Get your tickets now.
PWYC by DM or Contact Email.

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Some photos from last nights inaugural event at .edmonton with and .

Massive thanks to the artists as well as the lovely folks who joined us to listen to these songbirds serenading us.

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Event announcement for Edmonton, Canada

and will be gracing the stage of the .edmonton on the 29th!

We’ve called this event series “Songbirds by Starlight”, and will be bringing gold and silver disco-balls to provide a bit of a “starlight” effect for these events. You’re welcome to dress for the theme, or wear sparkling accessories or items — we encourage you to have fun and feel comfortable in whatever way is best for you.

The event details are as follows:

Artists: Dana Wylie, Alex Dawkins, Ariana Brophy (no order determined)
Location: The Aviary
Doors 7:30
Music 8:00
$10 in advance / $15 at the door
PWYC by emailing [email protected]

Tickets open tomorrow!
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.stretton has released a new album!

New Review on our website this week, something we’re hoping to return to doing more regularly. Have a release coming up? Submit your song or album to us on our website, www.TheyFolk.online for consideration.

Hello!

In 2020, TheyFolk was a baby platform that hosted a ton of donation-only livestream shows for artists across Canada and the UK. Not only did we have a team of volunteers that worked for weeks to make this possible, they did so while facing displacement, Covid, the uncertainty of the music industry, and all the stresses that came with that.

Now, nearing 2023, we’ve been ready to come back for sometime — with one persistent obstacle; Every person we know has been hugely impacted by Covid and the last three years, and we need a bit of financial help to get going again.

This GoFundMe’s goal is to help build a budget with which to hire a committed person to focus on helping TheyFolk start singing again. This individual will help the founding members of TheyFolk to adapt our initial goals and make them more intersectionally inclusive, accessible, and safe for people for marginalised groups.

What we’re asking for is donations, shares, or using word of mouth to help us meet our fundraising goal.

What our goal covers:
- A living wage based on our base city, paid as a salary for 1 year, for one committed person to focus on day-to-day operations and breathe life back into TheyFolk activities. This person will be supported through volunteer efforts from the founder.
- Approximately $1000 per month to go towards supplies, including space rental and/or utilities for TheyFolk operations.

Any excess fundraising will go into:
- Hiring additional part-time staff at an hourly living wage, for the purpose of supporting day-to-day operations and TheyFolk activities.
- Saving for the purchase of a permanent building, land, or space, which can be dedicated and improved to suit our accessibility needs.

Again, if you’re unable to donate financially, that’s okay. We completely understand. Instead, feel free to share by message, e-mail, postcard, carrier pigeon, or cipher (with key, please). Every share helps.

With gratitude,
The TheyFolk Founding Team

Link in bio or below!

gf.me/u/3xym8g

A word from our team, and a link to a GoFundMe to help give TheyFolk, FutureFolk, a base of operations, and ... a space to call Community.

Including news on our *fingers crossed* TheyFolk Festival 2022!

Help buy a space in #YEG for Arts & Inclusivity, organized by Ariana Brophy Hello! My name is Ariana Brophy. I’m a musician and storyteller, … Ariana Brophy needs your support for Help buy a space in for Arts & Inclusivity

Our parent Organisation has a live website, with membership options as well. You have the choice of choosing from a selection of fees that reflect 1% of the Canadian tax brackets; This way, if you make more, you can choose to pay more, while still paying the same % of your income.

Check it out online at www.futurefolk.ca

Our are for a space in . Space would be used for , and , as well as operating a cafe and multiple mentorship programs. Visit their website or our website for details!

Happy Birthday TheyFolk!
Two years ago, a tiny idea made big waves. Now we're ramping up to hire a Team, and it's all for you! ❤

Throwing it back, all the way to 2020, when we made an appearance (previously known as FemFolk) in this amazing article in The Guardian.

Now, based in Edmonton, Alberta, and hoping to continue to build an international online community, we're continuing the fight for equity and safe spaces for musicians.

Q***r as folk: traditional British music is now telling LGBT stories Folk music hasn’t always been as progressive as it might be – so it’s heartening to see q***r-friendly collectives like Bogha-frois and FemFolk flourish

Our are for a space in . Space would be used for , and , as well as operating a cafe and multiple mentorship programs. Visit their website or our website for details!