Texas Music's Shakey Graves performs at Super Bowl Live 2017 in Houston, Texas.Photo by Rob Loud
“We are thrilled to announce that McKinney, Texas has partnered with Notes Live to develop Sunset Amphitheater, a state-of-the-art, world-class venue showcasing our community's world-class talent. I'm glad. This is historic. McKinney continues to grow and attract tourists and businesses with its vibrant culture and quality of life, and has been recognized by the Governor's office as a music-friendly city. We are proud of this designation and believe our efforts to achieve this designation are successful. We played a role in Notes Live's initial consideration for our community. We look forward to working with Notes Live to create a music destination that enriches our city and region.”
– Mayor George Fuller, City of McKinney
“As the Mayor of a vibrant city, I am thrilled to announce that the City of Tyler has been officially designated a Music Friendly Texas Certified Community,” said City of Tyler Mayor Don Warren. “This recognition not only celebrates our rich musical heritage, but also our continued commitment to fostering an environment that supports musicians and the music industry. A blend of creativity, community resonance, and making Tyler a melody that resonates throughout the Lone Star State.”
– Tyler Morning Telegraph
In 2016, the Texas Music Office (TMO) created the only Music Friendly Communities Program in the United States, now known as the Music Friendly Texas Certified Communities Program. Since then, TMO's Music Friendly Texas program has grown into a fully operational network. There are currently more than 55 certified communities in the state. As America's independent state music station, TMO is proud to be the gold standard for every state, city, and country around the world who want to emulate our unique stations and programs. . Texas is leading the way in supporting the commercial music ecosystem and welcomes all new partners interested in following TMO's example.
Become a Certified Music Friendly Texas Community
TMO's participation in the Music Friendly Texas Certified Communities Program provides Texas communities with a network to promote music industry development and provides clear evidence that certified communities are committed to attracting and developing music industry growth. Send your message to industry experts.
Certification steps:
1. Complete the Music Friendly Texas (MFT) Workshop Petition Form. This form can be found below or here.
2. Once your petition is submitted and approved, we will schedule and host a TMO-sponsored Music Friendly Texas Workshop.
3. Establish a music office/liaison within a city government department (City Hall, Economic Development Corporation, CVB/Destination Tourism Board) responsible for monthly reporting on the progress of local music industry development programs.
4. Register with TMO's Texas Music Industry Directory.
5. The liaison organizations will also sign a mutually agreed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that creates working arrangements for the sharing of music directory data and establishes protocols for keeping directory information up-to-date.
6. Establish an advisory board comprised of local music community industry stakeholders.
7. MFT Liaison Responsibilities and Duties: In addition to being responsible for monthly reporting (above), the MFT Liaison participates in monthly MFT Regional Office virtual conference calls, annual MFT Regional Office in-person meetings, and attends annual meetings. I will attend. Texas Sounds & City Conference. MFT liaisons meet once a year from all over the state.
Getting Started: To take the first step toward becoming a Music Friendly Texas Certified Community, click the button below to start a Music Friendly Texas Workshop petition.
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Questions?: If you would like additional information or have any questions about the Music Friendly Texas program, please click the button below.
Contact the Music Friendly Texas Program
The following cities have been officially designated as Music Friendly Texas Communities by TMO:
Fort Worth, Austin, San Antonio, Dallas, Houston, Denton, Lindale, Stephenville, Conroe, San Angelo, Nacogdoches, Abilene, McKinney, Waxahachie, Waco, Alpine, Bastrop, New Braunfels, Victoria, Arlington, Denison, Lubbock , Brenham, Dripping Springs, Round Rock, El Paso, Odessa, Vidor, Grand Prairie, Port Aransas, San Marcos, McAllen, Bryan, Wimberley, Salado, Harker Heights, Edinburg, Selma, Marshall, Granbury, Corsicana, Frisco , Linden, Corpus Christi, Lufkin, Dalhart, Weatherford, Sweetwater, Clear Lake Shores, Kerrville, College Station, Amarillo, South Padre Island, Belton, Tyler, Marble Falls, Mont Belvieu, Galveston, Corinth.
Cities currently in the certification process include:
Carthage, Texarkana, Sherman, Hutt, Grapevine, Rockwall, Navasota, Crockett, Harlingen, Angleton, Anahuac, Rockport-Fulton, Glenrose, Menard, Graham, Alvin, Bertram, Lampasas, Chandler, Mineral Wells, Hidalgo, Sugar Land , Kilgore, The Colony, and Killeen.
For official contact information for each Music Friendly Texas Certified Community, click on a city location on the map below.
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Select Media Coverage for Music Friendly Texas Programs
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