Refolkus
Monday July 13th, 2026 with Rosalyn Dennett
The Art of Booking Winnipeg Folk Festival with Chris Frayer

In this episode we chat with Chris Frayer, the Artistic Director of Winnipeg Folk Festival. We get into the evolution of the Winnipeg Folk Festival and what it takes to build a lasting music festival. Chris also shares insights from his decades in the industry, including how he approaches artist booking, balancing emerging and established artists, and creating meaningful experiences for audiences. Listen to Refolkus: https://refolkus.transistor.fm/subscribe Don’t miss Winnipeg Folk Festival 2026 happening July 9th-12th. For more information on Winnipeg Folk Festival, tickets and on their year-round concert series, visit the links below: Website: https://www.winnipegfolkfestival.ca/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/winnipegfolkfestival/ Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/winnipegfolkfestival/ About Chris Frayer Chris Frayer has been active in the Canadian music industry for over 27 years, serving as Artistic Director at the West End Cultural Centre and Jazz Winnipeg, and for the past 21 years as Artistic Director of the Winnipeg Folk Festival. In addition to leading the festival’s four-day event each July, he oversees its year-round concert series and the Young Performers Program. ______________ Tune in to the latest episodes of Refolkus, featuring latest music releases from Folk Canada members and Refolkus guests, now broadcasting on CKCU FM 93.1 in Ottawa, CKUW 95.9 FM in Winnipeg and CFBX 92.5 FM in Kamloops. Presented by Folk Canada Hosted by Rosalyn Dennett Produced by Kayla Nezon and Rosalyn Dennett Mixed by Jordan Moore of The Pod Cabin Theme music “Amsterdam” by King Cardiac Artwork by Jaymie Karn