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Governor Abbott Announces Bastrop and Lubbock Have Been Certified as Music Friendly Communities
On Wednesday, September 9, Governor Greg Abbott announced that both the city of Bastrop and the city of Lubbock, having completed the multi-step certification process, have been designated as a Music Friendly Community by the Texas Music Office (TMO). The Music Friendly Community program seeks to foster music business economic development in Texas cities and communities.
Governor Abbott Announces Virtual Music Friendly Community Workshop For City Of Dallas
Governor Abbott today announced the Texas Music Office (TMO) and the Dallas Creative Industries Office, a division of VisitDallas, will co-host a virtual Music Friendly Community workshop on Monday, July 13. TMO Director Brendon Anthony and TMO Community Relations and Outreach Specialist Chip Adams will host the workshop via livestream to represent the TMO, answer questions, and speak about the Music Friendly Community program. Dallas' workshop is the first step in the certification process, and when complete, Dallas will join around a dozen other Texas cities that have earned the coveted designation “Music Friendly.”
Governor Abbott Announces Virtual Music Friendly Community Certification Ceremony For The City Of McKinney
Governor Abbott today announced the Texas Music Office (TMO) will host its first virtual Music Friendly Community certification ceremony for the City of McKinney, in partnership with Visit McKinney, on Tuesday, May 19. The ceremony will be livestreamed from McKinney's City Council meeting. McKinney Mayor George Fuller will be in attendance, as well as TMO Director Brendon Anthony and TMO Community Relations and Outreach Specialist Chip Adams via livestream to represent the TMO and speak about the Music Friendly Community program during the ceremony.
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.
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.
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.
Governor Abbott Celebrates 30th Anniversary Of The Texas Music Office
Governor Greg Abbott today congratulated the Texas Music Office on its 30th anniversary. The Texas Music Office (TMO) serves the Texas music industry by creating new opportunities and connecting businesses in communities all across the state. The TMO acts as a clearinghouse for Texas music industry information, serves as a liaison between music businesses and government agencies, publicizes significant developments within the industry, and attracts essential music industry to foster local job growth and economic development for Texas communities, Texas music businesses and Texas musicians.
Music Friendly Community Workshop - Richardson
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Texas Music Office will host a Music Friendly Community Workshop on Wednesday, February 5th, in Richardson. 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. Brendon Anthony, director 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.