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Texas Music Update - A monthly newsletter from the Texas Music Office, Office of the Governor
AUGUST 2023 EDITION
MFT Marble Falls [ [link removed] ]
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Texas Music Office Holds Music Friendly Texas Community Workshop In?Marble Falls [ [link removed] ]
The Texas Music Office (TMO) and the City of Marble Falls co-hosted a Music Friendly Texas Community workshop on Tuesday, July 18. TMO Community Relations and Outreach Specialist Chip Adams was in attendance to explain the Music Friendly Texas Community designation and the benefits of becoming certified.
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NIVA Conference Gala Award [ [link removed] ]
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Texas Music Office Honored at National Independent Venue Association Conference [ [link removed] ]
TMO Director Brendon Anthony received an award on behalf of the Texas Music Office's policy efforts and spoke on a panel during the second annual National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) Conference this year in Washington D.C.
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TMO and Molly Walker [ [link removed] ]
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Texas Music Office Presents Proclamation Recognizing Cindy Walker Days [ [link removed] ]
TMO Director Brendon Anthony, presented Molly Walker, the niece of legendary Texas songwriter Cindy Walker, and the namesake behind Cindy's song "Miss Molly," with an official proclamation from the State of Texas, recognizing the inaugural?Cindy Walker Days?in Mexia, Texas.?
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Abraham Alexander, Newport Folk Festival, photo by Sean Mathis [ [link removed] ]
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Texas Music Office and Kessler Presents Partner for Newport Folk Festival [ [link removed] ]
The TMO returned to this year's?Newport Folk Festival?in Newport, RI, for?two sponsored official aftershow benefits. The Texas Music Office, along with our?partner,?Kessler Presents?from Dallas, TX, programmed?two nights of Texas music?at the Parlor Bar & Kitchen?to support the?Newport Festivals Foundation.
(Abraham Alexander photo credit: Sean Mathis)
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SXSW.PanelPicker [ [link removed] ]
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Texas Music Office SXSW 2024 PanelPicker Proposals [ [link removed] ]
The TMO is excited to return to SXSW 2024?with two PanelPicker proposals?that aim to bring together Texas creatives during both the Music and Film weeks of SXSW.?Community Voting for PanelPicker submissions makes up 30% of the selection process and takes place?*August 8?- 20, 2023*.
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TCIV
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Texas Certified Incubator Venue Program
The Texas Certified Incubator Venue Program (TCIV) will open on 9.1.23, and applications will be accepted at that time by the TMO staff.
More details coming soon...
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Upcoming Events
*August 3, 2023 to August 31, 2023*
*Music in the Gardens*
Amarillo, TX
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*August 3, 2023 to September 7, 2023*
*Thursday Concert Series*
Conroe, TX
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*August 12, 2023*
*Hatch Chile Fest*
Grand Prairie, TX
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*August 19, 2023 to November 4, 2023*
*Texas Music Series??*
Temple, TX
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*August 29, 2023 to November 28, 2023*
*Evenings with the Songwriter*
Lockhart, TX
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Since 1990, the Texas Music Office (TMO), in the Governor?s Office of Economic Development and Tourism, has fostered the economic development of Texas music businesses, Texas musicians and Texas communities. TMO operates an extensive network of certified Music Friendly Community partners across the state, serves as a clearinghouse for Texas music industry information, acts as a liaison between music businesses and government offices, publicizes significant industry developments and attracts essential music industry to the Lone Star State. A vibrant Texas music industry supports local job creation while drawing visitors from around the globe, attracting a talented workforce across industries and supporting business recruitment and expansion efforts throughout the state.
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