The Texas Music Office July '18 Newsletter includes music news, job opportunities, an interview with the platinum record award-winning producer/engineer Greg Hunt of Tyler, TX's Rosewood Studios, & much more!

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July 2018 Edition

Lindale Music Friendly Communities meeting
Lindale community members came together in early June to discuss participation in the TMO's Music Friendly Communities program.

TMO Meets with Music Industry Stakeholders Around the State

In June, TMO Director Brendon Anthony joined music industry stakeholders in Lindale, Fort Worth, and San Antonio for music business development meetings and music industry townhall discussions encompassing economic development best practices, as well as continuing participation in the TMO's Music Friendly Communities program.

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US Capitol

Music Modernization Act Sails Through Senate Judiciary Committee; Industry Reacts

SoundExchange President and CEO Michael Huppe said to Billboard Magazine, "Today, lawmakers continued to make progress on legislation that will result in the most comprehensive music licensing reform in our lifetimes..." as the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee unanimously approved an amended Music Modernization Act, which means that it can now go to the floor to be voted on by the full Senate.

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Lyle Lovett at TMO supporting the Texas Music license plate
Texas singer-songwriter - and multi-hyphate Renassance man - Lyle Lovett lends his support to the Texas Music license plate grant program during a recent visit to the Texas Music Office.

Purchase Texas Music License Plates 

Join Texas artists like Lyle Lovett, Bonnie Bishop, Gary Clark Jr., Ray Wylie Hubbard, Pat Green, Randy Rogers – and a host of other artists and fellow Texans – that have lent their support to fostering the next generation of Texas musicians. With your purchase of a Texas Music license plate from the Texas DMV, $22 of the $30 fee goes directly toward funding the Music Education & Community Grant Program, providing music lessons and music instruments for Texas school children...

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HEARD Presents

Explore Job & Gig Opportunities via #TXMusicJobs and #TXMusicGigs

View our current list of job and gig opportunities, including the open Director of Marketing position at HEARD Presents...just one of the numerous companies hiring throughout Texas. The Texas Music Office posts job opportunities - and internship opportunities - on our social media accounts under the hashtag #TXMusicJobs. We also use the hashtag #TXMusicGigs for performance opportunities. 

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Brendon at Rosewood Studios
TMO Director Brendon Anthony (center) meeting with Rosewood Studios owner/producer Greg Hunt (left) and chief engineer Drew Hall in Tyler, TX.

5 Questions with A Music Industry Professional: Greg Hunt of Rosewood Studios

For over 40 years the staff of Tyler, TX's Rosewood Studios has arranged, produced and recorded projects for a wide variety of artists. Rosewood owner/music producer Greg Hunt recently sat down with the TMO tracing his extensive career.

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Upcoming Events

July 12-15
Texas Route 66 Festival
Shamrock, TX more info

July 15-20
Camp Bluegrass
Levelland, TX more info

July 20-21
Fiesta Noche del Rio
San Antonio, TX more info

July 21-22
Float Fest
San Marcos, TX more info