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Texas Music Update - A monthly newsletter from the Texas Music Office, Office of the Governor

FEBRUARY 2025 EDITION
TMO ECON IMPACT 2024


Texas Music Office Releases 2024 Economic Impact Study


“The Texas Music Office (TMO) is thrilled to release the newest edition of our biennial economic impact study,” said TMO Director Chip Adams. “This report not only underscores the immense positive impact music has on the quality of life in Texas, it also highlights the economic vitality of our state's diverse and thriving music industry. As the nation’s first and longest-running state music office since it was established 35 years ago, TMO is proud to assist Texas communities in boosting local job creation and economic expansion. This report provides valuable insight into the resulting economic impact of music businesses, music education, and music-related tourism in Texas and demonstrates the global appeal and strength of Texas music.”

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JAMBALOO SYMPOSIUM

Photo by Jessica Waffles


Inaugural Jambaloo Symposium and Festival Amplifies Live Music in Dallas, Fort Worth, and Denton

 

The TMO team was in North Texas for the kickoff of Jambaloo, featuring eight days of free live music at four independent, locally owned venues in the Dallas–Fort Worth (DFW) area. The event highlighted many of the best local artists DFW has to offer and ran through Saturday February 8.

TMO Director Chip Adams took part in the inaugural Jambaloo Symposium at Tulips in Ft. Worth. The Symposium featured Grammy-winning Dallas rapper Bobby Sessions, Kristina Kirkenaer-Hart (Director of Cultural Tourism and the Dallas Music Office at Visit Dallas), and Tom Martens (Vice President of Creative, Film & Music for Visit Fort Worth and Director, Fort Worth Music Office) and was moderated by Benji McPhail (Program Director at KXT)



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mansfield mft presentation


Mansfield Certified as Music Friendly Texas Community

 

TMO proudly welcomed the City of Mansfield to becoming Texas' 73rd Music Friendly Community. The Music Friendly Texas Community Certification Ceremony was held on January 27th at Mansfield City Hall and included city officials and community leaders. The event was cohosted by TMO and the City of Mansfield, and TMO Community Relations and Outreach Specialist Gini Mascorro presented the designation. Read more about Mansfield's MFT Certification at the link below. 



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CCS panel

L-R Chip Adams, Alyssa Mason, Emily Zertuche at House of Rock (Corpus Christi)


Corpus Christi Welcomes the Music Industry to The Third Coast!

 

House of Rock, in partnership with Visit Corpus Christi’s Music Commission, hosted the third annual Coastal Bend Music Industry Symposium on February 13, 2025, bringing together music professionals, artists, and enthusiasts for an unforgettable day of networking, education, and more. TMO Director Chip Adams spoke at the Kickoff Ceremony and participated on The Economic Impact of Live Music panel, along with Alyssa Mason (Executive Director, Corpus Christi Downtown Management District), and Emily Zertuche (Chief Marketing Officer, Visit Corpus Christi).

The Corpus Christi Songwriters Festival was held February 14‒16 at multiple venues throughout the city. The festival is an annual celebration of original music, storytelling, and community, where audiences can immerse themselves in the unique voices of singer-songwriters from Texas and beyond. Launched six years ago, this Gulf Coast festival has grown into a dynamic cultural event, offering an intimate stage where artists share their music, stories, and songwriting passion with both loyal fans and new listeners.



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