10/13/2025
The Texas Music Office is holding their 7th annual Texas Sounds & Cities Conference in Corpus Christi this year. Here's the flier, it's set for November 5-6, 2025.
"This conference will include panel discussions on Texas music scene development, conversations about potential state-wide collaboration between the certified communities, as well as conversations spotlighting economic development best practices which in turn lead to increased music tourism and music scene cohesion. This yearly conference is a time for our Music Friendly Texas Certified Communities to come together and learn from each other. Music Friendly Texas Community Liaisons are invited to present updates from their respective programs. There will be time for round table discussions to learn from the successes and challenges of their fellow certified communities."
We are less than a month away from The 7th Annual Texas Sounds & Cities Conference will take place November 5–6, 2025, in Corpus Christi, bringing together stakeholders from across the state to celebrate and strengthen the impact of Texas music. Hosted by the City of Corpus Christi, Visit Corpus Christi, the Corpus Christi Music Commission, and the Texas Music Office, the conference serves as a central meeting point for Music Friendly Texas Certified Communities.
Attendees will engage in dynamic discussions focused on growing local music economies, enhancing music tourism, and building stronger cross-city collaboration. Participants will also hear updates from state programs, grants, and industry leaders, with ample time set aside for networking, collaboration, and idea sharing.
The conference kicks off Wednesday, November 5, with a guided music tour, including a stop at the iconic Freddie Records, followed by registration at the host hotel and an opening night reception at House of Rock featuring a live set from Corpus Christi’s own El Dusty. The main conference day, Thursday, November 6, unfolds at Rockit’s Saloon, starting with welcomes from local and state leaders, followed by a full day of presentations, panels, and breakouts. Topics range from state music program updates to conversations about Make Music Day, the Texas Music Incubator Rebate Program, heritage tourism, advocacy, and industry trends like rising venue insurance costs. Sessions will also spotlight regional voices and offer practical guidance on licensing, compliance, and best practices for community music development.
Highlights include a special Freddie Records celebration and proclamation, a deep-dive interview with House of Rock owner Casey Lain and El Dusty, and roundtable sessions led by event consultant S. David Ramirez. The day wraps with an awards segment and closing reception at BUS, followed by a personalized dinner crawl through downtown Corpus Christi. As one of the state’s most engaging music industry gatherings, Texas Sounds & Cities continues to play a key role in shaping how Texas cities grow and support their local music scenes.
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