City of Edinburg Hosts Informational Session with the Texas Music Office:
Empowering Local Music Venues and Festival Organizers Through State Programs

Location: Arts, Culture, and Events (ACE) Center, 315 W McIntyre St, Edinburg, TX 78541
Date: Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Event Schedule:
• 11:00 AM – Networking & Meet-and-Greet
• 11:30 AM – Music Friendly Texas Program Overview
• 12:00 PM – Texas Music Incubator Rebate Program Overview

• 12:45 PM – Lunch

Join the City of Edinburg and the Texas Music Office for an insightful and engaging session focused on two impactful initiatives: the Music Friendly Texas Program and the Texas Music Incubator Rebate Program.

Attendees will gain valuable guidance on how to apply for these programs and maximize their benefits at the local level. The session will also include an open Q&A and networking opportunities to connect with fellow music advocates, artists, and community leaders.

TMO Session Highlights:

Music Friendly Texas Program Overview

• Discover how over 80 Texas communities have become Music Friendly Certified and what it takes to join them.

• Learn about the resources, visibility, and networking opportunities that come with certification and how they can strengthen your local music economy.

TMIR Program Overview

• Explore how eligible Texas music venues and festival promoters can apply for a rebate, up to $100,000, on mixed beverage gross receipts taxes or sales taxes on beer and wine.

• Understand how this funding helps sustain your business and boost the local music economy.

Featured Speakers:
• Gini Mascorro – Community Relations & Outreach Specialist, Music Friendly Texas Program
• Jaclyn M. Zapata – Program Specialist, Texas Music Incubator Rebate Program

Who Should Attend:
Local musicians, venue owners, festival organizers, arts and culture advocates, city officials, and anyone passionate about growing the region’s music ecosystem.

This is another great event from the City of Edinburg Cultural Arts. This session is free and open to the public. Advance registration is encouraged via Eventbrite, lunch is included. For more information, contact the Cultural Arts Division at 956.383.6246 or visit www.edinburgarts.com. The City of Edinburg is committed to making our events accessible to people of all abilities. If you have access questions or wish to request accommodation, please contact the City Secretary’s Office at 956-388-8204 at least 14 days prior to the event.