Conference Dates 14 - 18 JAN 2026
FOLK iN FUSION Concert 13th JAN
What is Your Roots Are Showing?
Experience an extraordinary lineup of live Official Showcases, featuring both emerging talents and seasoned professionals, at a conference that's not just an event but a showcase of the future of music.
Explore our Trade and Gig Fairs, the heart of the conference, where industry influencers gather for networking, collaboration, and career opportunities.
Elevate your skills at our hands-on workshops, designed for both newcomers and veterans, to deepen your knowledge in music creation, appreciation, and promotion.
Join our panel discussions with industry leaders to stay informed on critical issues and trends, especially in folk and traditional music.
Experience the Music Trail, our conference's highlight, turning the city into a stage for spontaneous performances and musical discoveries.
Your Roots Are Showing - Ireland's Folk Conference, a nonprofit event, awaits you.
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
Ron Block
“The Your Roots Are Showing conference has quickly become one of my favorite events - I’ve gone three years in a row. The panels, showcases, gig fair, late night sessions, and the overall sense of cooperation make YRAS a big winner. I’ve made so many friends there, laughed a lot, and heard many incredible musicians. YRAS is well-run and always well thought out. It’s a week I look forward to every January."
Ron Block of Alison Krauss & Union Station
Pete Fisher
“Your Roots Are Showing is unique and valuable gathering of creatives and industry folks from all over the world where great music is showcased and valuable insights are shared."
Pete Fisher
Pres, Fisher Entertainment Consulting, Inc.
General Manager, Grand Ole Opry (1999-2017)
CEO, Academy of Country Music (2017-2019)
Suzanne Doyle
"After almost 40yrs in the precarious business of music and entertainment, I realise more and more how relationships play a pivotal part in this business, and was blown away in a very good way when I attended YRAS. The quality of the performers, the programme and indeed the other delegates was world class. Since then, I have kept in touch with some of those I met, and thoroughly enjoyed meeting YRAS folks while attending other amazing events eg. Cambridge Folk Festival, All Together Now and Electric Picnic."
Suzanne Doyle - Suzanne Doyle Consultancy
BECOME A MEMBER!
The mission of Your Roots Are Showing – Ireland’s Folk Music Conference and Showcase is to bring the global folk music community together in a welcoming and dynamic space.
We foster collaboration among musicians, artists, and industry professionals, support emerging talent, and create meaningful opportunities for the next generation. We are committed to preserving and evolving folk traditions, advocating for the folk music community, promoting education through workshops and discussions, and supporting well-being within the industry.
At its heart, Your Roots Are Showing is about sharing incredible music, keeping traditions alive, and connecting people through learning, stories, and the sounds of folk music.
Growing YOUR Roots
2025 Stats
Panels. Showcasing. Networking. Workshops.
60+
OVER 60 INDUSTRY LEADER SPEAKERS AND PANELISTS
42+
OVER 42 ESSENTIAL WORKSHOPS AND PANEL DISCUSSIONS
100+
4
OVER 100
ARTISTS PARTICIPATING
4 OFFICIAL SHOWCASE STAGES
Produced by Lark &Owl Event Makers
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