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Texas Music Update - A monthly newsletter from the Texas Music Office, Office of the Governor
APRIL 2024 EDITION
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TMO Act [ [link removed] ]
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*TMO ACTIVATIONS AND APPEARANCES*
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TMO SXSW 24 [ [link removed] ]
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*TEXAS MUSIC OFFICE SXSW 2024 RECAP*
During this year?s SXSW Conference and Festival [ [link removed] ], Team TMO was everywhere, all at once. Our small but mighty team of five conquered its 34th SXSW since the office opened in 1990.
This year, we held our Official SXSW Meetup, the Texas Music Meet Up [ [link removed] ], and welcomed attendees from all over the world to discuss Texas Music. We also participated in the official Texas Trade Booth that was co-sponsored by the Texas Economic Development & Tourism (EDT) [ [link removed] ] and the Texas Economic Development Corporation (TxEDC) [ [link removed] ], along with the Texas Film Commission [ [link removed] ] and Texas Travel [ [link removed] ]. TMO Director Brendon Anthony presented to the French, German, and Irish Delegations while they were in the state?s capitol for SXSW and met with attendees at the Governor's Mansion for the Texas Technology Innovators Reception.
The TMO was also proud to be present for multiple events with BMI Texas [ [link removed] ] including their BMI Brunch, BMI YETI Showcases, and BMI Howdy Texas, where TMO Director Anthony was presented with a custom guitar from BMI in honor of BMI?s Fifth Year Anniversary of being in Texas. We also co-sponsored the Armadillo Presents: The Next Waltz [ [link removed] ] Family Jamboree 2024 at the Continental Club, highlighting multiple Texas artists.
Team TMO attended multiple events, including Luck Reunion [ [link removed] ], Health Alliance for Austin Musicians (HAAM)'s [ [link removed] ] Ray Benson's Birthday,?National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) [ [link removed] ] SoCo Stomp and Live List Showcases, Tunecore [ [link removed] ] Mixer, and the GRAMMY Texas Chapter Block Party [ [link removed] ]. We also held multiple meetings with organizations such as The Mechanical Licensing Collective (The MLC) [ [link removed] ], Music Policy Forum [ [link removed] ] and Sound Music Cities [ [link removed] ], Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI) [ [link removed] ], Tunecore [ [link removed] ], and the City of Lubbock ? Rhythm & Roots [ [link removed] ] Podcast. To cap it off, Director Anthony presented musician Eric Church with an official recognition from the State of Texas at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo [ [link removed] ].
We look forward to seeing all of you at SXSW 2025!?
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*Photo Credits: *
BMI Photos - Erika Goldring
Armadillo Presents/The Next Waltz - Matt Lankes and Eleanor Newman
Additional Photos: Brendon Anthony, Jenny Perkins, EDT/EDC
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*TMO's Chris Patin Speaks at the STEP Conference and Showcase to Discuss the Texas Music Incubator Rebate Program*
TMO Program Specialist Chris Patin spoke at the STEP Conference and Showcase [ [link removed] ] in Kemah to discuss the Texas Music Incubator Rebate Program [ [link removed] ], a historic tax rebate program for Texas music venues and festivals. Chris oversees program administration, from the intake and review of applications to the distribution of funds. He is committed to serving the Texas music community and supporting music venues and festivals across the state.
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MFT [ [link removed] ]
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MFT NTX Meeting [ [link removed] ]
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The Music Friendly Texas Certified Community Program Held the First In-Person North Texas Regional Office Meeting in Arlington
On March 7, the North Texas region of the Texas Music Office Music Friendly Texas program held the first in-person meeting at the Levitt Pavilion Arlington. This was an important and exciting step, bringing our certified North Texas Music Friendly Liaisons and local stakeholders together to become even more connected through collaboration, discourse, and ideas.
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*UPCOMING EVENTS ON THE TMO CALENDAR*
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*April 5, 2024*
*Rancho Alegre Conjunto Music Festival*
Austin
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*April 5, 2024 to April 8, 2024*
*Kerrclipse by the Kerrville Folk Festival
*Kerrville
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*April 6, 2024 to April 13, 2024*
*Austin Country, Folk & Blues Festival
*Georgetown
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*April 13, 2024*
*Syndicate Smokedown & Music Festival
*Fort Worth
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*April 26, 2024*
*Fredstock*
San Antonio
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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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