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Governor Abbott Announces Edinburg Designated As Music Friendly Community
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of Edinburg, 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.
Music Friendly Community Notes From the Road: September 2022
Every month, we will be sharing a recap of Community Relations and Outreach Specialist Chip Adams’ travels throughout the state. Chip manages our Music Friendly Community Program, which includes over 30 cities throughout Texas, and growing every day. This month, Chip made a trip to Galveston and the Texas Coastal region and had the opportunity to meet up with several existing and potential Music Friendly Communities in the region.
Texas Music Office’s Music Friendly Communities Shine at Americanafest 2022
As part of the 23rd Annual Americanafest, two of the Texas Music Office’s Music Friendly Communities hosted hundreds of people who came to visit their cities’ talent showcases with amazing lineups of artists, information booths, and branded swag.
Texas Music Office and Kessler Presents Team Up for the 5th Lone Star Shindig Texas Shindig at the 23rd Americanafest
Fifth Annual Lone Star Shindig presented by the TMO + Kessler Presents on Thursday, September 15, at the Rooftop Lounge at the Bobby Hotel in downtown Nashville, TN at Americanafest Conference.
Texas Music Office Director Brendon Anthony Speaks at 23rd Americanafest in Nashville, TN
On September 14th, 2022, Texas Music Office Director, Brendon Anthony participated in the “Artist Rights Alliance Presents: Building Supportive Communities for Music Creators” panel for the 23rd annual Americanafest in Nashville, TN.
Governor Greg Abbott Recognizes September 13, 2022 as HAAM Day
Governor Greg Abbott Recognizes September 13, 2022 as HAAM Day (Health Alliance for Austin Musicians)
Texas Music Office Director Brendon Anthony Participates in Concert Safety Panel
In August, Texas Music Office Director Brendon Anthony was asked to participate in an online panel on concert safety for the interns of the Universal Attractions Agency. UAA brought together a diverse group of professionals with varying roles in the music industry that will provided the interns with valuable insight from various perspectives.
Music Friendly Community Notes From the Road: August 2022
Every month, we will be sharing a recap of Community Relations and Outreach Specialist Chip Adams’s travels throughout the state. Chip manages our Music Friendly Community Program, which includes over 30 cities throughout Texas, and growing every day. This month, Chip made an extensive sweep through North Texas, and had the opportunity to meet with several existing and potential Music Friendly Communities in the region.