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Apr 18

Wimberley to be Certified as a Music Friendly Community

On Friday, April 29, the Texas Music Office (TMO) will join City of Wimberley - and the Wimberley Valley Arts & Culture Alliance - to celebrate Wimberley becoming a TMO-certified Music Friendly Community. The Music Friendly Community program seeks to foster music business-related economic development in Texas cities and communities. The community celebration featuring live music and hosted by the City of Wimberley and the Texas Music Office is scheduled for April 29, at 6 pm at Blue Hole Regional Park. TMO Community Relations & Outreach Specialist Chip Adams will present the Music Friendly Community designation to Mayor Gina Fulkerson.

Apr 14

Governor Abbott Announces Music Friendly Community Workshop In Harker Heights

Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Texas Music Office (TMO) and the City of Harker Heights will cohost a Music Friendly Community workshop on Thursday, April 21, at 5:30 pm. TMO Community Relations & Outreach Specialist Chip Adams will attend the workshop to explain the Music Friendly Community designation and answer questions.

Mar 31

Governor Abbott Announces McAllen Designated As Music Friendly Community

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of McAllen, having completed the multi-step certification process, has been designated as a Music Friendly Community by the Texas Music Office (TMO). The Music Friendly Community program seeks to foster music business-related economic development in Texas cities and communities.

Mar 23

TALA Attorney Gwendolyn Seale’s “What You Need To Know About Distributing, Administering, and Monetizing Your Music” Seminar

The TMO's Music Friendly Community partners at El Paso International Music Foundation are hosting Texas Accountants & Lawyers for the Arts (TALA) attorney Gwendolyn Seale for a free seminar covering digital distribution and publishing administration; comparing and contrasting the terms and features of the major aggregators in the music distribution and administration spaces (Youtube, TikTok, Instagram), and music more.

Mar 7

BMI Acoustic Brunch at SXSW 2022

End SXSW’s Music Week on a high note with one of the most highly anticipated events of the festival, the BMI Acoustic Brunch (co-sponsored by the Texas Music Office), taking place at Geraldine’s at the Hotel Van Zandt (605 Davis Street, Austin, TX), 10AM-1:30PM. INVITATION ONLY - RSVP required for entry.

Mar 5

Bryan Certified as a Music Friendly Community

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of Bryan, having completed the multi-step certification process, has been designated as a Music Friendly Community by the Texas Music Office (TMO). The Music Friendly Community program seeks to foster music business-related economic development in Texas cities and communities.

Mar 4

BMI’s Howdy Texas SXSW 2022 Party

This year, BMI will kick off its return to Austin with its signature Howdy Texas event, co-sponsored by the Texas Music Office. The exclusive day party will take place at the Saxon Pub, the location of the monthly songwriter series presented by the performing rights organization (PRO). The event will feature 6 full band sets and 5 Austin-specific solo acoustic sets. The event will serve as a celebration of the third-year anniversary of the opening of the BMI Austin office. Performances will include Rhea Raj, KALI, Kydd Jones, THEBROSFRESH, Ben Burgess, Sun Room, Jackson Scribner, Gabe Lee, Chief Cleopatra, Jesse Daniel, and Susannah Joffe.

Feb 21

City of Bryan to Be Certified As A Music Friendly Community on March 4th

Please join the Texas Music Office + City of Bryan on Friday, March 4, 2022 at the Grand Stafford Theater for a special night celebrating Bryan's official designation as a TMO-certified  Music Friendly Community. Representatives from the TMO will join leaders and stakeholders from the Bryan music community for the formal presentation. Following the 7:30 pm certification ceremony, a free concert featuring the Mark Daniel Band and up and coming country artist, Brandon Hodde will commence at 8 pm.

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