Living Our Traditions

The Newfoundland & Labrador Folk Arts Society (NLFAS) is a charitable organization located in St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada whose mandate is to celebrate, preserve, and promote the traditional and contemporary folk arts of our province at home and away, through public outreach and events, including our annual Folk Festival.

Active since 1966, the organization presents educational and cultural events that provide artists with the opportunity to showcase their work and that engage our youth and the general public in the transmission of our intangible cultural heritage.

Our two longest running events, Folk Night at the Ship Pub and the Annual Newfoundland & Labrador Folk Festival are rites of passage for up and coming folk and traditional musicians, and beloved by seasoned performers.

The Newfoundland & Labrador Folk Arts Society thanks our sponsors who help make the Folk Festival and Folk Night possible.

Upcoming Events

Trad Session Hosted by Mike Walsh and Chantelle Jubenville

Trad Session Hosted by Mike Walsh and Chantelle Jubenville

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Mike and Chantelle will be hosting this months Folk Night trad gathering. Don’t delay – tunes and songs to be had at 9pm!

Jun 25

The Ship Pub

Local FolQ Open Mic

Local FolQ Open Mic

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Artists: Aramaria

Come on out for a night of music and art from local 2SLGBTQIA+ artists! Featuring some of St. John’s finest, this show covers a spectrum of folk styles. The show will be held at The Battery Cafe on June 25th at 7pm, and hosted by Aramaria!

Jun 25

The Battery Cafe

Local FolQ Open Mic
Jun 25

Local FolQ Open Mic

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The Battery Cafe

Artists: Aramaria

Come on out for a night of music and art from local 2SLGBTQIA+ artists! Featuring some of St. John’s finest, this show covers a spectrum of folk styles. The show will be held at The Battery Cafe on June 25th at 7pm, and hosted by Aramaria!

Folk Night presents The Old Contemporaries

Folk Night presents The Old Contemporaries

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Join us Wednesday night for a Folk Night fave The Old contemporaries! Doors at 9 $15

Jul 02

The Ship Pub

Latest News

June Tunes 🎶
June Tunes 🎶

Posted on: June 1, 2025

Every day this month, we’re sharing a song from an NL Folk Festival 2025 artist to get you in the…

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Don’t forget to VOTE!!! We must save our country before we lose it to the enemy! Stand strong! Canada first! Newfoundland first! Make NL GREAT AGAIN!! MAKE CANADA GREAT AGAIN!! #newfoundland #canadiantiktok #politicstiktok #vote #election #makenlgreatagain #nl #nlfolk #newfoundlandandlabrador #newfoundlandlabrador #newfoundlandlovers #politicsasusual #politics #politicalmemes #politicalnews #conservative #funny #meme #canadafirst #freedom #freedomconvoy2022 #canada #canada🇨🇦
Your Last Goodbye.... A horrible tragedy in NL history, the loss of the Ocean Ranger in 1982. This song was written just days after the event by Mr. Bruce Moss, and perfectly captures the weight of this loss that forever changed our offshore oil industry. 

#nlmusic #nlfolk #folksongs #folkmusic #traditionalmusic #newfoundlandirishmusic #irishnewfoundland #newfoundlandmusic #storytellinginsong #nlculture #newfoundlandculture #acapella #soyoucanhearthewords
Pat Murphy's Meadow, Lyrics written by J.M. Devine.

This is also the first song that I ever sang for my uncle, John 'Skinny' White. While John was my Mom's brother,  he lived with my Nanny White when I was young, so he always felt a bit more like a Grandfather to me. He, along with my aunts and of course my Mom, had a huge influence on me and my love for traditional NL and Irish Music. 

*repping my favorite saltwaterdesignsnl streel shirt

#nlmusic #nlfolk #folksongs #folkmusic #traditionalmusic #newfoundlandirishmusic #irishnewfoundland #newfoundlandmusic #storytellinginsong #nlculture #newfoundlandculture #acapella #soyoucanhearthewords
A fun classic with many variations of both tune and lyrics.... Peter Street. 

Feel free to share.

#nlmusic #nlfolk #folksongs #folkmusic #traditionalmusic #newfoundlandirishmusic #irishnewfoundland #newfoundlandmusic #storytellinginsong #nlculture #newfoundlandculture #acapella #soyoucanhearthewords
A request and a favorite of many all over the world.... my acapella rendition of Saltwater Joys. Written by Wayne Chaulk of Buddywasisname and the Other Fellers.

The imagery and emotion that these lyrics evoke is like none other, making it perhaps one of the most well-known songs to come out NL. Sharing is caring lol.

#nlmusic #nlfolk #folksongs #folkmusic #traditionalmusic #newfoundlandirishmusic #irishnewfoundland #newfoundlandmusic #storytellinginsong #nlculture #newfoundlandculture #acapella #soyoucanhearthewords
#nlmusic #nlfolk #folksongs #folkmusic #traditionalmusic #newfoundlandirishmusic #irishnewfoundland #newfoundlandmusic #storytellinginsong #nlculture #newfoundlandculture #acapella #soyoucanhearthewords
A fun classic with many variations of both tune and lyrics.... Peter Street.

#nlmusic #nlfolk #folksongs #folkmusic #traditionalmusic #newfoundlandirishmusic #irishnewfoundland #newfoundlandmusic #storytellinginsong #nlculture #newfoundlandculture #acapella #soyoucanhearthewords
Repost Full length.... A request and a favorite of many all over the world.... my acapella rendition of Saltwater Joys. Written by Wayne Chaulk of Buddywasisname and the Other Fellers.

The imagery and emotion that these lyrics evoke is like none other, making it perhaps one of the most well-known songs to come out NL.

#nlmusic #nlfolk #folksongs #folkmusic #traditionalmusic #newfoundlandirishmusic #irishnewfoundland #newfoundlandmusic #storytellinginsong #nlculture #newfoundlandculture
A request and a favorite of many all over the world.... my acapella rendition of Saltwater Joys. Written by Wayne Chaulk of Buddywasisname and the Other Fellers.

The imagery and emotion that these lyrics evoke is like none other, making it perhaps one of the most well-known songs to come out NL.

#nlmusic #nlfolk #folksongs #folkmusic #traditionalmusic #newfoundlandirishmusic #irishnewfoundland #newfoundlandmusic #storytellinginsong #nlculture #newfoundlandculture
10 days until Life in the Harbour officially drops‼️

Composed by Chris Andrews performed by Shanneyganock

Up Sky Down Films Roger Maunder

#NewfoundlandandLabrdor #DiscoverNL #Shanneyganock #NLFOLK #NL