Archive for February 2017
Band Together – Kyle Stapleton
I love Georgia music. In fact, you may have seen me around town supporting it. Perhaps by the bar at the Earl or 529, supporting one of the many captivating characters* in our local scene. Or in that one StoneRider video. Or even just bopping around East Atlanta Village jamming Otis or the Allmans. Maybe…
Read MoreUpdate from the Gold Dome
Music + Politics = Jobs!!! We are very excited to report that HB155, the Georgia Music Investment Act, will go in front of the House Ways and Means Committee on Monday. Click here to see the members of the Ways and Means Committee. For the first time in our state, we have a bill that…
Read MoreFacilitating jobs growth with HB-155
My company, Neurotic Media, lost a talented Label Liaison person to Nashville last year. Seeing talent drain to other major markets has been a recurring theme in the Atlanta music scene for over a decade. There is an opportunity right now to do something about it, to reverse it and actually promote growth in Georgia’s…
Read More25 Grammy Nominees Rooted In Georgia
This year over 25 music industry professionals with Georgia roots are nominated for GRAMMY® Awards. Some are names you may not recognize – music producers and engineers, songwriters, graphic artists and mastering engineers. These professionals are the backbone of music – the fuel and fire that help the artists spark. As you watch the awards…
Read MoreSame Tax Incentives as Film, TV, Video Games and Car Manufacturers
We are Georgia Music. We are businesses, academic institutions, and non-profits based in Georgia. We are musicians, songwriters, producers, publishers, recording studio owners, students, educators, attorneys, record labels, business managers, and entertainment bankers – from all around this great state. We all live in Georgia – we all contribute to the music economy – and…
Read MoreTalking points and letter templates – HB 155
When calling your representative please include the following talking points: In one sentence, briefly tell your story and why HB 155 is important to you / your business. We/I urge you to support HB155 the Georgia Music Investment Act. HB155 is the only bill/legislation which will create over 10,000 new job opportunities over the next…
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