Memphis, TN –Memphis bands who intend to apply for the International Folk Alliance Conference can save a few bucks by visiting the Memphis Music Resource Center. The Memphis Music Foundation will offer half-priced band registration to acts who visit the Resource Center on Wednesday, November 12. Bands can also express their interest in being part of the Foundation’s official Memphis music showcase that will take place during the conference.

Who: Memphis Bands

What: Half-priced band registration for the 2009 International

Folk Alliance Conference

When: November 12, 2008 from 8:00am - 9:00pm

Where: Memphis Music Resource Center, 431 South Main Street, Ste. 201

Scheduled February 18-22 at the Marriot Hotel in Memphis, the 21st Annual International Folk Alliance Conference consists of four days of industry workshops, panels, exhibits, showcases, and outreach concerts for members of the international folk music and dance community. Memphis music and music businesses will be showcased at the 2009 conference through the Memphis Music Foundation. The Foundation’s Memphis Means Music presence will include an official Memphis music showcase, VIP Party and exhibition space to promote the local music industry. The strategy is part of the Memphis Music Foundation’s Ambassador program, which takes Memphis talent to major entertainment industry events to advance Memphis music and position the city as an independent music center.

The Memphis Music Foundation is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to working with the community to cultivate a viable, economic engine for Memphis by providing musicians and the music industry with resources and opportunities for growth and independence. The Foundation‘s anchor program, the Music Resource Center is an interactive, living library that offers a dedicated staff, tools and resources to help area musicians and music professionals be successful in the business of music. The Foundation is funded, in part, by public and private funds provided through Memphis Fast Forward, a plan for economic growth and prosperity in Memphis and Shelby County. The Foundation is a part of the Memphis Economic Development (MemphisED) Plan, designed to ensure that Memphis/Shelby County has a strong and diverse economy. MemphisED is part of a broader growth initiative called Memphis Fast Forward, which also includes programs advancing workforce/education, public safety, and government efficiency.