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Texas Music Office Newsletter - February 2023

Arts and Entertainment

February 10, 2023


City of Marshall Receives Music Friendly Community Designation

Governor Greg Abbott announced that the City of Marshall, 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.

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Texas Music Office Attends Music Friendly Community Workshop In Galveston

Texas Music Office (TMO) and Visit Galveston co-hosted a Music Friendly Community workshop in Galveston, TX on Wednesday, January 18. Musicians, venues, and the general public attended, as well as TMO TMO Community Relations & Outreach Specialist Chip Adams.

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Texas Music Office's Music Education & Community Grant Program (aka the License Plate Grant)

The Texas Music Office's Music Education & Community Grant Program (aka the License Plate Grant) seeks to provide opportunities for the next generation of Texas musicians and to provide support for music programming in under-served and under-resourced communities.

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Texas Music Office's Industry Directory

To apply for a listing in the Texas Music Office's Industry Directory as a Business or Venue, please click the "Register New Business or Venue" button below to fill out an online application. Your email address will serve as your Account Login. The same Login Email can be used to manage multiple listings, with assistance from the Music Office.

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Red River Yacht Rock Playlist!

“Yacht Rock” the hit soft rock sound of the 70s is sometimes called the West Coast Sound, but a surprising number of its architects have roots in the Lone Star State. From Christopher Cross, Seals & Crofts, England Dan & John Ford Coley and more, Texans helped define the sound of a decade.

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Upcoming Events:

February 10
Mardi Gras Galveston 
Galveston, TX
more info

February 16- 19
Texas Gospel Music Excellence Awards 
Houston, TX
more info

February 16
TMO Music Friendly Texas Workshop - During Coastal Bend Music Symposium
Corpus Christi, TX
more info

February 25
TMO Music Friendly Texas Certification - During Granbury Jazz Fest 
Granbury, TX
more info