SBA Shares Preliminary Application Checklist For Shuttered Venue Operators Grant Program
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has shared its preliminary checklist for the new Shuttered Venue Operators (SVO) Grant program. The SVO Grant program was established by the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act, signed into law on December 27, 2020. The program includes $15 billion in grants to shuttered venues, to be administered by the SBA’s Office of Disaster Assistance. Learn the program details, eligibility requirements, and much more!
 Governor Abbott Announces Virtual Music Friendly Community Workshop In San Marcos
Governor Greg Abbott announced the Texas Music Office (TMO) and Visit San Marcos will co-host a virtual Music Friendly Community workshop on Wednesday, March 10. TMO Community Relations and Outreach Specialist Chip Adams will co-host the workshop via livestream to represent the TMO, answer questions, and speak about the Music Friendly Community program.
 Governor Abbott Announces Virtual Music Friendly Community Workshop In Grand Prairie
Governor Greg Abbott announced the Texas Music Office (TMO) and Visit Grand Prairie will co-host a virtual Music Friendly Community workshop on Thursday, March 11. TMO Community Relations and Outreach Specialist Chip Adams will co-host the workshop via livestream to represent the TMO, answer questions, and speak about the Music Friendly Community program.
TMO Asks SBA to Accelerate Opening the Application Window for the SBA’s Shuttered Venue Operators Grant
On February 25th, TMO Director Brendon Anthony wrote the U.S. Small Business Administration's Acting Administrator Tami Perriello asking the SBA to accelerate opening the application window for the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant. "On behalf of the Texas Music Office and its constituents from all across the state, please take the necessary steps to open applications for the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant so that the Texas music industry – and the thousands of individuals employed by the state’s small venues – may live to see another day, as the permanent closure of these venues would be immeasurable to our state’s economy and culture," Anthony wrote.
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 Assistance Information and Resources For Music Industry Professionals Affected by COVID-19
We've updated our master list of Grants, Loans, & Resources List to include the City of San Antonio's Individual Artist Grants. Launching today, March 9, 2021, this grant program provides $5,000 to San Antonio artists of all genres for the creation of new works presented to the San Antonio community. Link to full details and grants, loans, and pandemic assistance grants can be found via the "learn more" link below.
 Texas Music Office Sponsors Texas Music Showcases at the 2021 Virtual Folk Alliance International Conference: Folk Unlocked
The Texas Music Office continued its sponsorship of Texas Music showcases at the 2021 virtual Folk Alliance International Conference: Folk Unlocked. The TMO joined ComboPlate Booking, Texas Folklife, High Plains Public Radio, and more to present Texas music showcases throughout the week of the festival, spotlighting performances by more than 30 different Texas singer-songwriters. View archive videos of the showcases, including performances by Texas artists Longriver, Little Marzan, Curtis McMurtry, Jaimee Harris, Terri Hendrix & Lloyd Maines, Brenda Martinez, Los Arcos Hermanos Peña, Keyun Dickson, and many more!
 The 1980s: The Best Little Playlist in Texas (celebrating the Texas Film Commission’s 50th anniversary)
To celebrate the Texas Film Commission's (TFC) 50th Anniversary this year, the Texas Music Office + TFC revisit music appearing in 1980s TV shows and films shot in Texas (including PEE-WEE'S BIG ADVENTURE, TRUE STORIES, REVENGE OF THE NERDS, INDIANA JONES & THE LAST CRUSADE, PARIS TX, ROADIE, & more). Texas artists on the playlist include Willie Nelson, Kenneth Threadgill, Asleep at the Wheel, Edie Brickell & New Bohemians, Roy Orbison, Terry Allen & The Panhandle Mystery Band, and many more.
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