Governor Greg Abbott on Feb 18th, announced the Texas Music Office (TMO) and the City of Fate will co-host an in-person and virtual Music Friendly Texas Community workshop on February 24.

“Music is key to the Texas brand and to our local economies,” said Governor Abbott. “I thank the Texas Music Office for helping communities across our great state develop creative partnerships and create new jobs. With support from the Texas Music Office, the Texas music industry accounts for 196,000 direct and indirect permanent jobs and generates over $31.7 billion in annual economic activity statewide. Working alongside local leaders like those in Fate, we will ensure Texas communities have the tools needed to succeed.”

TMO Community Relations and Outreach Specialist Gini Mascorro will join the workshop to explain the Music Friendly Texas Community designation and the benefits of becoming certified and answer any questions.

Participation in TMO’s Music Friendly Texas program, the first in the nation and introduced by TMO in 2016, provides Texas communities with a network for fostering music industry development and sends a clear message to industry professionals that certified communities are serious about attracting and developing music industry growth. The Fate workshop is the first step in the certification process. When certification is completed, Fate will join more than 70 other Texas cities that have earned the Music Friendly Texas Community designation.

Musicians, venues, and the general public are welcome to join in person or online.

Music Friendly Texas Community Workshop – Fate

Monday, February 24, 2025 at 10:00 AM

The Hub at Fate Station

110 Greenhill Lane

Fate, Texas 75087

Link To Meeting: https://bit.ly/4aR0j9v

Meeting ID: 239 679 454 436

Passcode: uM6Kd7Yk

Questions may be directed to: Shelbi Stofer, Communications Coordinator, (469) 318-3712, [email protected]

Learn more about TMO's Music Friendly Texas Community program: gov.texas.gov/music/page/music-friendly-communities