Tuning up for economic growth, Governor Greg Abbott has struck a chord with his latest announcement. The Governor revealed that the Texas Music Office, alongside the City of Kilgore, Kilgore Main Street, and Visit Kilgore, will host a workshop designed to boost the local music scene. Set to take place on April 16, it's part of the Music Friendly Texas Community initiative, which aims to strengthen Texas' rep as a hotbed for tunes and to help smaller communities create more jobs. The Texas music industry didn't just play around in 2022; it generated over $26 billion and supported 192,000 jobs in the state. Now, with Kilgore on deck to potentially earn the Music Friendly Texas designation, it could score big on the economic scale, according to the Office of the Texas Governor.
During the Kilgore workshop, Chip Adams from the Texas Music Office will help participants understand the benefits of this melody-driven economy. Kilgore is looking to join the ensemble of 59 other Texas cities that have been certified as Music Friendly - a move seen by many as a serious play to attract more industry growth, as per the Office of the Texas Governor. The workshop will take place at the Kilgore City Hall, and for those who can't be there in person, a virtual session is available. Music industry professionals and fans alike are invited to tune in, take part, and dial into what could be a new verse for Kilgore's economy.
Indeed, Texas seems to fully embrace its rhythm as the first state to launch such a program back in 2016. For Kilgore, it's the first step in getting certified and cranking up the volume on local music industry development. The workshop promises to be an open stage, welcoming local musicians, venue owners, and the general public to contribute to the city's musical future, whether they're in the crowd or streaming from home.
Texas' investment in music goes beyond just entertainment; it's a calculated effort to put to work its cultural assets and bolster local economies. For anyone looking to get more info, or register to either attend or stream the event, a virtual invitation is posted on Facebook, with direct contact information available for Megan Payne, Kilgore's Tourism Manager, as cited by the Office of the Texas Governor.
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