News – Press Release
2017 Texas Music Eco Impact Study Press Release
The Texas Music Office (TMO) released the findings of its 2017 Texas music industry economic impact study today. The TMO worked with TXP, Inc. economist Jon Hockenyos and his team to update the office’s first state-wide economic impact study, which was conducted in 2015. The findings from the study show that the economic impact of the Texas music industry has grown significantly from 2015 to 2017.
Hurricane Harvey Benefit Concerts
Are you organizing - or considering playing - a Hurricane Harvey Benefit Concert? The Texas Music Office is coordinating with event producers around the state who are planning benefit concerts for all those affected by the massive devastation of Hurricane Harvey. We are actively partnering with a few benefits, and encouraging others to donate to RebuildTX.org.
2016: The Year in Review
TMO Director Brendon Anthony recaps a year that took the TMO all around Texas & the USA building economic opportunities for Texas music businesses
Governor Greg Abbott takes firm position on behalf of Texas songwriters
Texas Governor Greg Abbott sent a letter to U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch last week, urging her to reconsider The United States' Department of Justice's proposed changes to the Performance Rights Organization (PRO) licensing model.