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Update 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 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…
Read MoreGeorgia Music Investment Act To Be Introduced
Georgia Music Partners is excited to announce that Representative Amy Carter of Valdosta will be introducing legislation that if passed would create thousands of new music industry job opportunities. The Georgia Music Investment Act or HB155 is designed to lift Georgia’s music ecosystem. This legislation resembles Georgia’s successful film and video game incentive not only…
Read MoreWe Did It!
After successfully defeating a sound recording ordinance, which would have jeopardized the future growth of all sound recording including film, TV and video games, we now shift our sights to the state capitol. Georgia Music Partners and The Recording Academy®, Atlanta Chapter are extremely proud to have led the effort to unite the diverse music…
Read MoreWhat You Need to Know: Atlanta Sound Studio Ordinance
Thanks to your hard work, phone calls, and letters we defeated the ordinance for a second time at the zoning committee meeting on January 11th. We have now come to the final step in the political process. We need you to call, write the city council, and join us on January 17th to stand together…
Read MoreURGENT: Write or call your City Council Representative Today. Zoning Board Vote TOMORROW – 1-11-17
ATTENTION: City of Atlanta Sound Recording Studio’s, Engineers, Educator’s and Stakeholders – WRITE OR CALL ATLANTA CITY COUNCIL TODAY!! A proposed Sound Studio Ordinance (Z-16-069) introduced by Councilwoman Felicia Moore is threatening Atlanta’s music industry by targeting recording studios. Our sound recording studios have brought millions of dollars into the city’s economy, created jobs and helped to nurture…
Read MoreMusic Is Economic Development Panel: Buckhead Club – WED. 2/3 – 12:00 PM
It is proven that a vibrant music ecosystem sparks job creation, economic growth and tourism. On January 26th, Governor Nathan Deal and the Georgia Tourism Department declared 2016 “The Year of Georgia Music”. GMP has partnered with Network of Women (NOW) to present “Music IS Economic Development”. Industry panelists will discuss how growing Georgia’s music industry can create jobs,…
Read MoreGeorgia Music Partners Presentation to Governor Deal
Georgia Music Partners (GMP), the authority on growing and improving the music economy in Georgia, along with Ed Roland (Collective Soul) and John Driskell Hopkins (Zac Brown Band) presented Governor Nathan Deal with an original R. Land Georgia Music print in conjunction with the start of the legislative session on Monday, January 11, 2016. The artwork showcases many of Georgia’s award-winning and renowned musical talents from across the…
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