The Texas Music Office Jan 2019 Newsletter includes music news, touring program info, & a 2018 Year in Review message from TMO Director Brendon Anthony

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January 2019 Edition

Brendon speaking on SXSW 2018 panel

2018 Year in Review

Texas Music Office Director Brendon Anthony (pictured above far left speaking during a SXSW panel) recaps the office's accomplishments from 2018, including collaborating with community partners, expanding the office’s Music Friendly Communities Program, and pursing business development opportunities…with the combined efforts culminating in long term growth for the Texas music community.

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San Angelo MFC workshop

Music Friendly Community Workshop in San Angelo

Governor Greg Abbott announced a Music Friendly Community workshop scheduled for Thursday, January 10, in San Angelo. The workshop, co-hosted by the Texas Music Office and Discover San Angelo, is open to anyone interested in learning about the new Texas Music Office program that seeks to foster music business economic development in Texas cities and communities. Brendon Anthony, director of the Texas Music Office within the Office of the Governor’s Economic Development Division, will be present to explain the Music Friendly Community designation and answer questions.

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2018's top selling Texas LPs from Texas record stores

Top Selling Texas Artists From 2018 

For the third year in a row, we reached out to the Texas record stores in our Texas Music Industry Directory to learn what some of their top selling LPs from Texas artists were in 2018.  

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American Music Abroad

American Music Abroad Deadline Approaching 

In cooperation with the U.S. Department of State, American Voices arranges 2-3 week long, multi-country cultural exchange tour programs for artists...including public concerts, interactive performances with local traditional musicians, lecture demonstrations, workshops, jam sessions and media interviews and performances. Application deadline is January 20, 2019.

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Upcoming Events

January 19
Luckenbach Texas Blues Festival

Luckenbach, TX more info

January 25
Gospel Music Artist Association Annual Convention

Mesquite, TX more info

February 23
Texas Heritage Songwriter's Association Hall of Fame Awards Show
Austin, TX more info