What is Folquébec?

Mission

L'Association Folquébec is a Québec-registered not-for profit organization dedicated to the promotion and diffusion of folk music made in Québec. The organization takes the form of a consortium of people and businesses from the Québec folk music and dance community and includes artists, producers, managers, agents, recording and distribution companies who are dedicated to the artistic and commercial development of the genre. The primary objective of Folquébec is to increase recognition nationally and internationally of the abundance and quality of Québéc's folk music and dance culture. Folquébec activities are open to participation by any and all

Our primary goal is to expand North American and international recognition of Québec folk music culture in all its abundance, quality and diversity. Folquébec activities are open to all members of the Québec folk community.

Folquébec's objectives are : To stimulate the production, marketing, distribution and performances of folk artists at national and international levels; to speak out on behalf of the folk music community by representing their concerns and interests to the public and to goverment, and to inform members of developments that could affect the folk industry in Québec; to establish and enhance the connection with the international folk music community through participation at conferences and festivals; and to ensure communication via the Folquébec website an electronic forum.

Strategy

To achieve our goal, Folquébec undertakes the following activities :

Ongoing networking and development of a strong, collaborative provincial folk community

Participation and representation at regional, national and international conferences of importance, in order to increase recognition of Québec folk music and dance outside of the province.

Conception, production of and accessibility to promotional tools that help maximize recognition of Québec folk artists.

Development of partnerships and projects with existing organizations and events that reflect our values and objectives

Results

The results of our efforts include :

Future contracts for participating artists

Development of new audiences for artists presenting showcases

Direct contact with key presenters in target markets

Establishment of a global identity for Québec folk artists

An efficient means of communicating the diversity and quality of Québec folk artists

Development of crucial dialogues and exchanges between folk communities in each targeted market

Development of a strong network and team spirit within the Québec folk community

Board of directors

Dana Whittle Vizou
Gilles Garand Société pour la promotion de la danse traditionnelle québécoise
Marc Labelle Amerix
Heidi Fleming FamGroup
Claude Désormeaux producteur indépendant
Mary Harris Third Side Music