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Oct 18

Governor Abbott Announces City Of Houston As Music Friendly Community

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of Houston, 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.

Oct 17

Governor Abbott Announces City Of Selma As Music Friendly Community

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of Selma, 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.

Oct 13

Governor Abbott Announces Music Friendly Community Workshop In Corsicana

Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Texas Music Office (TMO) and the City of Corsicana will co-host a Music Friendly Community workshop on Monday, October 17.

Oct 7

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.

Oct 4

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.

Sep 19

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.

Sep 17

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.

Sep 15

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.

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