Texas Music Office Releases 2024 Economic Impact Study

“The Texas Music Office (TMO) is thrilled to release the newest edition of our biennial economic impact study,” said TMO Director Chip Adams. “This report not only underscores the immense positive impact music has on the quality of life in Texas, it also highlights the economic vitality of our state's diverse and thriving music industry. As the nation’s first and longest-running state music office since it was established 35 years ago, TMO is proud to assist Texas communities in boosting local job creation and economic expansion. This report provides valuable insight into the resulting economic impact of music businesses, music education, and music-related tourism in Texas and demonstrates the global appeal and strength of Texas music.”

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Inaugural Jambaloo Symposium and Festival Amplifies Live Music in Dallas, Fort Worth, and Denton

The TMO team was in North Texas for the kickoff of Jambaloo, featuring eight days of free live music at four independent, locally owned venues in the Dallas–Fort Worth (DFW) area. The event highlighted many of the best local artists DFW has to offer and ran through Saturday February 8.

TMO Director Chip Adams took part in the inaugural Jambaloo Symposium at Tulips in Ft. Worth. The Symposium featured Grammy-winning Dallas rapper Bobby Sessions, Kristina Kirkenaer-Hart (Director of Cultural Tourism and the Dallas Music Office at Visit Dallas), and Tom Martens (Vice President of Creative, Film & Music for Visit Fort Worth and Director, Fort Worth Music Office) and was moderated by Benji McPhail (Program Director at KXT)

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Mansfield Certified as Music Friendly Texas Community

TMO proudly welcomed the City of Mansfield to becoming Texas' 73rd Music Friendly Community. The Music Friendly Texas Community Certification Ceremony was held on January 27th at Mansfield City Hall and included city officials and community leaders. The event was cohosted by TMO and the City of Mansfield, and TMO Community Relations and Outreach Specialist Gini Mascorro presented the designation. Read more about Mansfield's MFT Certification at the link below.

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Corpus Christi Welcomes the Music Industry to The Third Coast!

House of Rock, in partnership with Visit Corpus Christi’s Music Commission, hosted the third annual Coastal Bend Music Industry Symposium on February 13, 2025, bringing together music professionals, artists, and enthusiasts for an unforgettable day of networking, education, and more. TMO Director Chip Adams spoke at the Kickoff Ceremony and participated on The Economic Impact of Live Music panel, along with Alyssa Mason (Executive Director, Corpus Christi Downtown Management District), and Emily Zertuche (Chief Marketing Officer, Visit Corpus Christi).

The Corpus Christi Songwriters Festival was held February 14?16 at multiple venues throughout the city. The festival is an annual celebration of original music, storytelling, and community, where audiences can immerse themselves in the unique voices of singer-songwriters from Texas and beyond. Launched six years ago, this Gulf Coast festival has grown into a dynamic cultural event, offering an intimate stage where artists share their music, stories, and songwriting passion with both loyal fans and new listeners.

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Upcoming Events

March 2
Longhorn Jubilee - Celebrating 75 years of The Longhorn Ballroom
Featuring Toadies, Band of Heathens, The Polyphonic Spree,
Bob Wills' Texas Playboys, and Pachuco Boogie Sound System
Dallas 
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March 14-16
Tejano Music Awards and Fan Fair
San Antonio
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March 22
Houston Brazilian Carnaval 14th Edition! Featuring FUNDO DE QUINTAL
Houston
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April 24-26
53rd Annual Bob Wills Day Celebration 
Turkey
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Bring Home The Award For Best License Plate

February is awards season, and you can be the big winner of the road with a Texas Music license plate! $22 from the $30 fee for each custom plate goes directly to the TMO’s Music Education & Community Program grant, which provides grants to benefit music-related educational and community programs sponsored by 501(c)(3) nonprofits based in Texas. Click the graphic above to order your Texas Music plates today!