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Mar 28

Governor Abbott Announces Frisco Designated Music Friendly Texas Certified Community

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of Frisco, having completed the multi-step certification process, has been designated a Music Friendly Texas Certified Community by the Texas Music Office (TMO). The Music Friendly Texas program, the first in the nation since introduced by TMO in 2016, seeks to foster music business-related economic development and job creation in Texas cities and communities.

Mar 23

Governor Abbott Announces Corsicana Designated Music Friendly Texas Certified Community

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of Corsicana, having completed the multi-step certification process, has been designated a Music Friendly Texas Certified Community by the Texas Music Office (TMO). The Music Friendly Texas program, the first in the nation since introduced by TMO in 2016, seeks to foster music business-related economic development and job creation in Texas cities and communities.

Mar 6

Music Friendly Texas Notes From the Road: February 2023

After a brief hiatus, we are back to sharing a recap of TMO Community Relations and Outreach Specialist Chip Adams’ travels throughout the state. Chip manages our Music Friendly Texas Program, which includes 40 certified cities throughout Texas, and growing every day. This month, Chip made trips to the Woodlands, Corpus Christi, and Granbury, and had the opportunity to meet up with several existing and potential Music Friendly Texas Communities in the region.

Feb 24

TMO Speaks at Inaugural Coastal Bend Music Industry Symposium and holds Music Friendly Texas Workshop In Corpus Christi

The Texas Music Office (TMO) and Visit Corpus Christi held a Music Friendly Texas workshop on Thursday, February 16 in Corpus Christi as part of the inaugural Coastal Bend Music Industry Symposium.

Nov 14

4th Annual Texas Sounds & Cities - RECAP

The TMO’s Music Friendly Community program is built upon communication and collaboration with our cities around Texas. Bringing our communities together several times each year helps keep important conversations happening between cities, which we do with our virtual round table discussions and the annual TMO Texas Sounds & Cities Conference. This year marked our fourth conference, uniting our music cities for a day of speakers, panels and networking.

Nov 11

Texas Music Office Director Brendon Anthony Speaks at 11th Global Music Cities Convention in Tulsa, OK

Texas Music Office Director Brendon Anthony participated in the opening panel for the 11th Global Music Cities Convention in Tulsa, OK on November 2nd, 2022. Entitled "Music’s Role In a Thriving City", Brendon was joined by fellow panelists Emily Scott, Neighborhood Revitalization Planner, Tulsa Planning Office (OK, USA); and Sharon Yazowski, Executive Director, Levitt Foundation (LA, USA). The panel was moderated by Michael Seman (Moderator), Assistant Professor of Arts Management, Colorado State University (CO, USA). 

Oct 31

Texas Songwriter U Submission Deadline is November 21, 2022

Texas Songwriter U (TxSU) is an annual songwriting development program consisting of a songwriting competition, educational workshop and showcase event. Season 8 of Texas Songwriter U (TxSU) opened for submissions on September 26, 2022 and the deadline to apply is November 21, 2022.

Oct 28

Music Friendly Community Notes From the Road: October 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 trips to ​​​​​​​Harlingen, McAllen, Edinburg, Corsicana, Selma, Houston and had the opportunity to meet up with several existing and potential Music Friendly Communities in the region.

 
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