Texas Music Office

05/07/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 05/07/2024 12:20

The Texas Music Office Announces League City Music Friendly Texas Community Workshop

May 7, 2024 | Austin, TX | Press Release | Music Friendly Communities

Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Texas Music Office (TMO) and the City of League City will co-host an in-person and virtual Music Friendly Texas Community workshop on Tuesday, May 14.

"Music is key to the Texas brand and to our local economies," said Governor Abbott. "I thank the Texas Music Office for helping communities large and small develop creative partnerships and grow new jobs. With support from the Texas Music Office, the Texas music industry accounts for more than 192,000 direct and indirect permanent jobs and generates more than $26 billion in annual economic activity statewide in. Working alongside local leaders like those in the City of League City, we will ensure even more Texas communities have the tools needed to succeed."

TMO Director Chip Adams will join to explain the Music Friendly Texas Community designation and the benefits of becoming certified and answer any questions.

Participation in TMO's Music Friendly Texas program, the first in the nation since introduced by TMO in 2016, provides Texas communities with a network for fostering music industry development and sends a clear message to industry professionals that certified communities are serious about attracting and developing music industry growth.

The League City workshop is the first step in the certification process. When completed, League City will join 60 other Texas cities that have earned the Music Friendly Texas designation. Musicians, venues, and the general public are welcome to join in person or online.

Music Friendly Texas Community Workshop - League City

Tuesday, May 14 at 6:00 PM

Johnnie Arolfo Civic Center

Meeting Rooms 1 & 2

400 West Walker Street

League City, TX 77573

To join virtually

For more information on the event

Questions may be directed to: John Orsag, Parks & Cultural Services Coordinator Communications, City of League City, 281-554-1156, [email protected]

Learn more about the Music Friendly Texas Certified Community Program

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The Texas Music Office in the Governor's Office of Economic Development and Tourism is the only state music office in the nation. Since 1990, TMO has fostered the economic development of Texas music businesses, Texas musicians, and Texas communities. TMO operates an extensive network of certified Music Friendly Texas 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.