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

Folk Night presents I’s Not the B’y with SJIWFF!

Folk Night presents I’s Not the B’y with SJIWFF!

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The St. John’s International Women’s Film Festival is showcasing incredible musicians and performers throughout the week alongside their film events.

Pull up a chair and soak in the music! This welcoming session invites women, non-binary, and gender-diverse musicians to share and celebrate traditional Newfoundland & Labrador tunes in an open, casual setting. Featuring: I’s Not The B’y Session.

Presented in partnership with SJIWFF

Wednesday, October 22, 9pm start, $10 cover at the door or free with festival pass.
The Ship Pub
This event is 19+

Oct 22

The Ship Pub

Folk Night presents I’s Not the B’y with SJIWFF!
Oct 22

Folk Night presents I’s Not the B’y with SJIWFF!

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The Ship Pub

The St. John’s International Women’s Film Festival is showcasing incredible musicians and performers throughout the week alongside their film events.

Pull up a chair and soak in the music! This welcoming session invites women, non-binary, and gender-diverse musicians to share and celebrate traditional Newfoundland & Labrador tunes in an open, casual setting. Featuring: I’s Not The B’y Session.

Presented in partnership with SJIWFF

Wednesday, October 22, 9pm start, $10 cover at the door or free with festival pass.
The Ship Pub
This event is 19+

Trad Session Hosted by Daunt Lee

Trad Session Hosted by Daunt Lee

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This month’s session will be hosted by the unstoppable Daunt Lee! Cover by donation, tunes start at 9PM at the Ship Pub.

Oct 29

The Ship Pub

Trad Session Hosted by Daunt Lee
Oct 29

Trad Session Hosted by Daunt Lee

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The Ship Pub

This month’s session will be hosted by the unstoppable Daunt Lee! Cover by donation, tunes start at 9PM at the Ship Pub.

I’s not the B’y

I’s not the B’y

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A traditional session for women, non-binary, and gender-diverse folks! Join the gals and the pals, or come enjoy the tunes, the first Sunday of every month!

Nov 02

The Ship Pub

I’s not the B’y
Nov 02

I’s not the B’y

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The Ship Pub

A traditional session for women, non-binary, and gender-diverse folks! Join the gals and the pals, or come enjoy the tunes, the first Sunday of every month!

Latest News

Join Our Board!
Join Our Board!

Posted on: October 16, 2025

The NLFAS is looking for Board Members! Interested in joining in the folky fun? Find more information & the application…

Your Perfect Festival Feast Awaits!
Your Perfect Festival Feast Awaits!

Posted on: July 7, 2025

Picnic in the park, with Post Master's Bakery Order here! Skip the cooler and treat yourself to a gourmet picnic at the…

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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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. 

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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