GMP launches fundraising campaign for music advocacy

GEORGIA MUSIC PARTNERS LAUNCHES EIGHT-WEEK CAMPAIGN TO RAISE $100K FOR MUSIC ADVOCACY IN GEORGIA FUNDRAISING TOUR TO KICK OFF WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2015 WITH FREE EVENT AT CRIMINAL RECORDS IN ATLANTA’S LITTLE 5 POINTS  Free Public Launch Event to Unveil R. Land’s Exclusive Artwork Turn Up The Volume Which Celebrates Georgia’s Musical Talent   ATLANTA,…

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What a great event!

On October 7, 2015, GMP had its first Quarterly Member Meeting on a beautiful afternoon at Park Tavern. Our special guest speakers were Chris Rickwood (Activision, THQ, Microsoft, Cartoon Network, Madden NFL 12, Smite, among others) Andrew Lackey (formerly of EA, now with Wabi Sabi Sound). Moderator Tammy Hurt guided them through a series of…

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Turning everyday sounds into art

We are thrilled to have two special guests at our Quarterly Meeting on October 7th. If you are interested in learning more about composing for film, TV, video games, sound design and audio directing, you don’t want to miss it. Our speaker spotlight today is on Andrew Lackey, the owner of Wabi Sabi Sound –…

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The Mozart of Madden

We are thrilled to have 2 special guests at our Quarterly Meeting on October 7th.  If you are interested in learning more about composing for film, tv, video games, sound design and audio directing, you don’t want to miss it. One of the speakers spotlighted at the meeting will be Chris Rickwood, recently referred to as…

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Georgia’s music reverberates around the world; its time to turn up the volume at home

Music is more than just art. Music has the power to heal, transform and empower. The music industry in Georgia needs empowerment now as our voices carry around the world. Our bands have toured the globe hundreds of times over. Music has long been a big economic driver for Georgia. This weekend is a perfect…

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How to advocate for music education and jobs

Listen to co-president of Georgia Music Partners, Tammy Hurt, on LA Talk Radio as she discusses how to better advocate for more music education and more jobs in music in Georgia. Tammy reviewed the need not only for music instruction, but also education for music engineering, music business and development as well as raising interest among…

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Peggy Still Johnson, Brian Hudson and Steve Sidman Named Advisors of Georgia Music Partners

Georgia Music Partners (GMP), the advocacy arm of The Recording Academy® Atlanta Chapter named Peggy Still Johnson, Brian Hudson and Steve Sidman as advisors to its executive committee. GMP advocates the promotion of music in business and related music technology in the state of Georgia. “Our new advisors’ vast experience and understanding of the music…

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It Is Time for Music in Georgia

It was announced last week that Georgia’s Film and TV Industry is one of the fastest-growing entertainment production centers in the world. The 248 film and television productions shot during fiscal year 2015 (July 1, 2014-June 30, 2015) represent an economic impact of more than $6 billion. + Music is a part of every film,…

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What Good is a White Paper on Georgia’s Music Business?

By Scott Mills How are we going to know if this music business in Georgia is growing or in decline and who is our competition for talent and investment? As an organization that seeks to improve the music business condition here, we wanted to start a discussion on the state of the state. In 2011,…

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White Paper Identifies Challenges and Opportunities Facing Georgia’s Music Industry

GMP paper highlights competition, live entertainment and potential growth associated with the movie industry in GA ATLANTA, GA – Georgia Music Partners (GMP), the advocacy arm of The Recording Academy® Atlanta Chapter, has published a white paper on Georgia’s music industry providing a statewide outlook, analysis of competitive challenges and opportunities to boost economic impact while building…

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