SBA's SHUTTERED VENUE OPERATORS GRANT Applications Currently Paused, Set To Re-open Soon
The U.S. Small Business Administration has identified and fixed the initial issues related to the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) application portal crashing shortly after opening on April 8th. "When we re-started rigorous testing with our vendors and did additional risk analysis, our teams identified other potential performance issues, which we are working to resolve. We are focused on strengthening the portal’s performance and user enhancements for when it reopens," writes the SBA. "We are still determining an exact reopening date for the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant application. As soon as it is confirmed, we will provide advance notice." Stay tuned to the TMO social media channels and the TMO website; we'll announce the new SVOG grant application window as soon as its made available.
 Dripping Springs Songwriters Festival. Photo courtesy Dripping Springs Visitors Bureau.
Dripping Springs To Become A TMO-Certified Music Friendly Community On April 29th
On Thursday, April 29th at 5:30 pm, the Texas Music Office (TMO) + the Dripping Springs Visitors Bureau will celebrate Dripping Springs becoming a TMO-certified Music Friendly Community (MFC). TMO Community Relations & Outreach Specialist Chip Adams will represent the TMO, awarding Dripping Springs MFC liaison Pam Owens the "Music Friendly" honor at Hudson’s On Mercer St, a restaurant that regularly hosts local music.
Round Rock To Become A TMO-Certified Music Friendly Community During Its "Music On Main" Concert Series on May 5th
On Wednesday, May 5th at 6 pm, the Texas Music Office (TMO) + the City of Round Rock will celebrate Round Rock's officially becoming a TMO-certified Music Friendly Community (MFC). The City of Round Rock has been working for months to complete the multi-step certification process, in order to receive the coveted designation. TMO Community Relations & Outreach Specialist Chip Adams will represent the TMO, awarding representatives from the City of Round Rock the "Music Friendly" honor during Round Rock’s Music On Main concert series, featuring a performance from Dale Watson.
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 Artist Rescue Trust Grant. The grant seeks to provide relief funding to musicians and artists whose ability to perform, tour and earn a living has been negatively affected by COVID-19. The Artist Rescue Trust Grant will provide $1,500 over three months to artists in need and amplify the stories, performances and creations they had hoped to share with the world before the pandemic limited their ability to do so.
BMI Texas Top 10
Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI) just launched their second Texas Ten playlist on Spotify, ft Chief Cleopatra, Triston Marez, Chase Bryant, Parker Chaplin, Nuevo, DOSSEY, and more!
Purchase a TEXAS MUSIC License Plate and Support Grants For Texas School Children
Join numerous Texas artists who have thrown their support behind the Texas Music Office's Music Education & Community Grant Program (aka the License Plate Grant) which provides opportunities for the next generation of Texas musicians and support for music programming in under-served and under-resourced communities. $22 from the $30 fee from the purchase of every Texas Music Office specialty license plate goes directly toward providing music instruments and lessons to Texas school children in need around the state. In addition, this fund is able to partner with non-profit organizations to create experiences featuring Texas music in under-resourced communities statewide.
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