Posts by Tammy
2016 Is Here – What’s Next
2016 is going to rock! It is the year in music in our fair state and Georgia Music Partners is looking forward to a big year. As Georgia music’s advocacy coalition, we have identified a number of opportunities that can help grow music jobs and attract more businesses to relocate here. We will be introducing legislation…
Read MoreJeremy Gilbertson and Gwen Hughes Named to Georgia Music Partners Board of Directors
ATLANTA, April 24, 2014 – Georgia Music Partners (GMP), the advocacy arm of The Recording Academy® Atlanta Chapter named Jeremy Gilbertson and Gwen Hughes to the board of directors. Gilbertson is the new executive director, replacing Mala Sharma who was elected to serve as co-president with Tammy Hurt. Hughes is the new corporate secretary for the organization.…
Read MoreShachar Oren of Neurotic Media Named Advisor of Georgia Music Partners
Georgia Music Partners (GMP), the advocacy arm of The Recording Academy® Atlanta Chapter named Shachar Oren as an advisor to the executive committee of GMP. Oren serves as President and CEO of Neurotic Media, a company that helps brands drive consumer behavior with digital music on a business-to-business basis. GMP advocates the promotion of music in…
Read MoreGeorgia Music Partners VIP Music Industry Mixer at Buckhead Theater Soul Asylum Concert
Join us Friday October 26th at the Buckhead Theatre where GMP will host a private industry mixer before the Soul Asylum concert. The mixer begins at 8pm and the show starts at 10pm. You must RSVP by Oct 24th to gmp@georgiamusicpartners.org for complimentary admission to the mixer and the concert for you and a…
Read MoreGeorgia Music Partners on Georgia Public Broadcasting and NPR
Georgia Public Broadcasting News, Wed. May 16, 2012: Movie and television producers filming in Georgia can now record music here and claim the costs to receive tax credits. State lawmakers approved the change during this year’s legislative session. Read full article here: https://www.gpb.org/news/2012/05/16/music-pros-look-to-wider-tax-break
Read MoreGEORGIA MUSIC PARTNERS, THE RECORDING ACADEMY® ATLANTA CHAPTER AND GOVERNOR NATHAN DEAL RECOGNIZE SIGNING OF AMMENDED GEORGIA ENTERTAINMENT TAX CREDIT
Atlanta Business Chronicle: Revised Law Should Foster Music in Georgia
Read full article here: Georgia Music Partners Article – ABC – 4 20 12
Read MoreGeorgia Legislature Ends on a High Note by Siding with Music Industry on Entertainment Tax Credit Amendment
ATLANTA, April 3, 2012 – Georgia Music Partners (GMP) and The Recording Academy® Atlanta Chapter successfully engaged the Georgia Legislature to add language to the Georgia Entertainment Industry Investment Act that clearly shows that music produced in Georgia for qualified film and television productions is an eligible expense. This decision clears the way for the…
Read MoreCALL TO ACTION: Support Georgia’s Music Industry
Keep Georgia’s Music Industry Strong and Growing! Tell your state legislators to amend HB 1027 to include music in the film and TV production tax credit This week, the Georgia General Assembly is considering HB 1027, a bill that would amend the state tax credit for film and television production in the State of Georgia.…
Read MoreGEORGIA MUSIC PARTNERS AND THE RECORDING ACADEMY® ATLANTA CHAPTER CELEBRATE INAUGURAL GEORGIA MUSIC DAY AT THE CAPITOL TODAY, JANUARY 24, 2012
Participating Artists Included Black Crowes, Train, Rolling Stones, Third Day, Sugarland, Zac Brown Band, Drivin N Cryin, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Corey Smith, and Anthony David ATLANTA, Jan. 24, 2012 — Today is “Georgia Music Day,” as recognized by both the Georgia House of Representative and the State Senate, to identify the impact of Georgia’s music…
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