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Apr 27

Texas Artists Livestreaming Concerts

As almost all events are canceling and rescheduling for the foreseeable future, musicians are moving to social media and digital platforms to livestream concerts from their homes, empty venues, or wherever they can. Many Texan artists have hopped on this effort since the cancellation of SXSW, but there are plenty of upcoming series and concerts from all across the state that you can tune into as you’re social distancing. Texas Monthly, Austin 360, and others have compiled a list of Texas artists that are streaming weekly shows and DJ sessions, across all genres.

Mar 31

Provisions From The CARES Act That Will Benefit Music Industry Professionals

President Donald Trump signed H.R. 748, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act into law this week. It is the third and most extensive, measure enacted to provide relief and aid related to the COVID-19 pandemic. It includes economic and health coverage protection provisions for individuals, employers, and key sectors of the music industry. We've prepared a summary of some of the key benefits for music industry professionals.

Mar 27

Upcoming Texas Artists Livestreaming Concerts

Learn about the plethora of livestream concerts happeningn today from Texas-based artists. As almost all events are canceling and rescheduling for the foreseeable future, musicians are moving to social media and digital platforms to livestream concerts from their homes, empty venues, or wherever they can.

Mar 20

Resources & Info for Texas Music Businesses Affected by COVID-19: SBA Disaster Loan Info, Small Business FAQs, Emergency Assistance Grants, Unemployment Assistance

The TMO has complied resources & information for Texas music businesses professionals affected by COVID-19, including: SBA Disaster Loan Info, Small Business FAQs, Emergency Assistance Grants, and Unemployment Assistance.

Mar 12

A Message From The Texas Music Office Regarding Mass Gatherings

The Texas Music Office and the Office of the Governor’s Economic Development & Tourism Division are both closely monitoring attempts to mitigate COVID-19, and how those mitigation attempts are affecting the music industry.

Mar 10

Music Friendly Community Workshop - San Marcos

The Texas Music Office and the San Marcos Convention & Visitor's Bureau will co-host a Music Friendly Community Workshop on Tuesday, March 31, in San Marcos. The workshop is open to anyone interested in learning about the new Texas Music Office program that seeks to foster music business economic development in Texas cities and communities. Chip Adams, Community Relations & Outreach Specialist of the Texas Music Office within the Office of the Governor’s Economic Development and Tourism Division, will be present to explain the Music Friendly Community designation and answer questions.

Mar 6

TMO Events at SXSW 2020 Have Been Cancelled

Due to the city of Austin and Travis County’s declarations on March 6th, the March 2020 SXSW Conference, Festivals and related events have been canceled. As such, the Let’s Talk Texas event on Tuesday, March 17 will no longer take place.

Mar 4

#TXMusicJobs: Texas music industry companies currently hiring

The Texas Music Office lists Texas music industry-related jobs on our social media channels with the hashtag #TXMusicJobs. There are currently Texas music industry-related jobs available in Dallas, Austin, Houston, Irving, and San Antonio via LiveNation, Frontgate Tickets, KMFA, and MOOD Media.