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Texas Music Update - A monthly newsletter from the Texas Music Office, Office of the Governor
MARCH 2024 EDITION
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*TMO ACTIVATIONS AND APPEARANCES*
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TMO's Marketing & Communications Specialist *Jenny Perkins* attended *Pollstar Production/Live! [ [link removed] ] and Awards*, the world?s largest gathering of live entertainment professionals and the flagship event for Pollstar magazine, from February 5-8, in Los Angeles, CA.
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On February 6, TMO's Community Relations & Outreach Specialist, *Chip Adams*, spoke at *Arlington Amplified's [ [link removed] ]* first mixer of the year at Texas Live. Arlington is a Music Friendly Texas Certified Community.
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On February 15, TMO's *Jenny Perkins* and *Steve Ray* were in attendance for the opening of the new *LBJ Presidential Library* Exhibition, *"Music America: Iconic Objects from America's Music History. [ [link removed] ]"*
"Music America: Songs That Shaped Us", a live concert, included performances by Texas musicians *Alejandro Escovedo, Ruthie Foster, Lyle Lovett, Jimmie Vaughan, Erika Wennerstrom, Jimmie Dale Gilmore *and* Colin Gilmore*.?
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On February 15, the TMO was a proud sponsor of the *2nd Annual Coastal Bend Music Symposium [ [link removed] ]* in Corpus Christi, TX.?
TMO's *Chip Adams *was a panelist at the well-attended Symposium, and we are looking forward to next year!?
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From February 16-18, TMO's Program Specialist *Steve Ray *attended the * 2024 Corpus Christi Songwriters Festival, Music Awards and Conference [ [link removed] ]*. Corpus Christi Native *Shayna Sands* received a Hall of Fame Award. (Photo Credit Debbie Noble)
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[ [link removed] ]TMO's *Jenny Perkins* attended the *Ameripolitan Awards* in Austin at ACL Live on February 18. After a three-year residency in Memphis, Dale Watson brought the *Ameripolitan Awards [ [link removed] ]* back to Austin from February 15-18, 2024, to celebrate their 10th anniversary.
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TMO's *Steve Ray* and *Jenny Perkins* attended the annual *Folk Alliance International Conference and Festival [ [link removed] ]* in Kansas City, MO from February 21-25. During this week of songs and learning, the TMO also hosted their annual *Lone Star Showcase*, featuring Texas musicians *Pat Byrne, Natalie Price, Karyn Oliver, Scott H. Biram, Kym Warner, **Tony Kamel, *and* Gina Chavez.?*
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On February 23-24, during the *Texas Heritage Songwriters Association's [ [link removed] ]* *Texas Songwriters Hall of Fame Weekend* [ [link removed] ], TMO Director *Brendon Anthony* presented *Dierks Bentley* with an Honorary Texan Proclamation from the State of Texas. TMO's *Jenny Perkins* was also in attendance to document the Hall of Fame Awards.?
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On February 26, Texas Music Office Director *Brendon Anthony* spoke on the state of music in the *City of Fort Worth* at the *Fort Worth Town Hall*, held at *Printed Threads*, alongside our *Music Friendly Texas [ [link removed] ] Liaison of Hear Fort Worth [ [link removed] ]/Visit Fort Worth*, *Tom Martens*, *Mayor Mattie Parker*, and more.
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TMO Director *Brendon Anthony* gave the opening keynote address for the* 2nd Annual Fort Worth Music Festival and Conference [ [link removed] ]* on February 28 at *Tannahill's Hall and Tavern* in the historic Fort Worth Stockyards.?
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MUSIC FRIENDLY TEXAS PROGRAM CERTIFICATIONS AND WORKSHOPS
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The City of Mont Belvieu becomes the 57th Music Friendly Texas Certified Community in Texas
The Texas Music Office announced that the *City of Mont Belvieu* has been designated as the *57th Music Friendly Texas Certified Community* by the *Texas Music Office (TMO)* after completing the multi-step certification process.
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The Island of Galveston Becomes Certified as a Music Friendly Texas Community
Galveston Island has been designated as the *58th Music Friendly Texas Certified Community*?by the?*Texas Music Office (TMO)* after completing the multi-step certification process. The certification ceremony was held in the historic Grand 1894 Opera House.?
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Texas Music Office Announces Sugar Land Music Friendly Texas Community Workshop
The Texas Music Office (TMO) and the City of Sugar Land co-hosted an in-person and virtual Music Friendly Texas Community workshop on Wednesday, February 28, as the first step towards becoming Music Friendly Texas Certified by the TMO.
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TMO AT SXSW 2024
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*UPCOMING EVENTS ON THE TMO CALENDAR*
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*March 14, 2024*
*Texas Music Meet Up at SXSW - TMO Official SXSW Meet Up*
Austin, TX
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*March 14, 2024*
*Armadillo Presents: The Next Waltz Family Jamboree 2024?*
Austin, TX
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*March 16, 2024*
*Fort Worth African American Roots Music Festival*
Fort Worth, TX
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*March 25, 2024*
*TEXAS REGIONAL RADIO & MUSIC AWARDS SHOW*
Arlington, TX
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*March 29, 2024*
*Sounds on the River*
San Antonio, 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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