Carrollton is striking a chord with the Texas Music Office (TMO) to become the latest city designated as a 'Music Friendly Community.' The city council approved a crucial resolution on Tuesday, September 24, to firmly establish Carrollton's place among Texas's notable music hubs. The collaboration involves signing a Memorandum of Understanding with the state to steadily share commercial music data, as reported by the City of Carrollton's official website.
The 'Music Friendly Texas Certified Community Program' is designed to spotlight cities that actively promote and host significant music events, such as Carrollton’s bevy of cultural happenings, including Sounds on the Square Fridays and the Festival at the Switchyard. Mayor Steve Babick expressed his enthusiasm for the recognition, stating, "The agreement recognizes that we have quality musical events in Carrollton and it places us on a kind of short list of Cities throughout the State that we want to be on when people are considering musical and cultural events," in a statement by the official city news release.
According to the City of Carrollton's website, the Music Friendly designation entails creating a music advisory committee. This committee's purpose is to support and recommend musical offerings and programs that align with the city's proactive approach to fostering musical growth without explicitly burdening taxpayers or the city financially. More information about the committee, including how to get involved, will be available on the City’s Boards & Commissions dashboard.
The State will formally certify Carrollton during a ceremony at the Festival at the Switchyard on Saturday, November 2. The event will include performances by Deep Blue Something and the Wallflowers, making the announcement unique. For more information on Carrollton's commitment to music and culture or how to get involved with city boards, visit cityofcarrollton.com.
