News – Music Friendly Communities
4th Annual Texas Sounds & Cities Conference To Be Held November 9-10 in Fort Worth
Join Visit Fort Worth and the Texas Music Office for the 4th annual Texas Sounds & Cities Conference. A conference that includes conversation and collaboration between existing, in-process and interested Music Friendly Communities, music industry professionals, musicians, thought-leaders and more, in order to keep our great state’s music scene moving forward.
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.
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.
Save The Date for 2022 Texas Sounds & Cities in Fort Worth
As the Texas Music Office's Music Friendly Community program has grown to include more than 30 communities and cities, save the date for our fourth annual Texas Sounds & Cities two-day conference.
Governor Abbott Announces Harker Heights Designated As Music Friendly Community
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of Harker Heights, 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.
Texas Travel Industry Recovery Grant Program
Find all information about the TTIR Grant Program for the two Application Groups and NAICS Codes that apply to our office: Applications open September 1: Group 2/NAICS Code 71/Arts, Entertainment and Recreation; November 1: Group 4/NAICS Code 722/Food Services and Drinking Places (aka Venues). Also find future and past webinars for your NAICS Code, and all FAQ's from EDT.
Texas Music Office Announces Salado Designated As Music Friendly Community
The Texas Music Office today announced that the Village of Salado, 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.