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Fort Worth Has Deep Roots in Music
Musicians such as Ornette Coleman, Townes Van Zandt, Van Cliburn, T-Bone Burnett and Leon Bridges are from here. A musical renaissance is taking shape in the city. Record labels, artists and music lovers are taking note. New venues are complementing legendary halls. People are discovering the new sounds of Fort Worth. On September 27, 2017 Fort Worth was designated the first music-friendly city in Texas by the Texas Music Office, Office of the Governor’s “Music-Friendly Communities” certification program.
Music Calendar
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Sound Diplomacy
Music Study
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Ways to Support Local Musicians and Artists
Many in Fort Worth are heeding advice to practice social distancing during the rise of the COVID-19 pandemic. The necessary precaution…
Music Blogs
How to Fest: Fort Worth Music Festival & Conference
Live music in the Stockyards, discussions about music and the music industry, great food and an unforgettable experience? That’s a music festival – Fort Worth style!…
Sundance Square: Live Music in Fort Worth
Nestled in the heart of downtown, Sundance Square features a lively and diverse music scene. Free Live Plaza Music Each Weekend As the sun sets, the weekend streets of Sundance…
Hear Fort Worth AMERICANAFEST Highlight
Last month, Hear Fort Worth, the official music office of Visit Fort Worth, hosted an event of local music at AMERICANAFEST Music Festival in Nashville, one of the nation’s…
TSAE Music Recap
Visit Fort Worth recently hosted the Texas Society of Association Executives in Fort Worth for their 2023 New Ideas Conference. It was a great convention that brought association…
Kirk Franklin: Keeping the Faith
When Pastor Kyev Tatum called for the renaming of New Mount Rose Missionary Baptist Church’s chapel, he did it in part to remind the broader Fort Worth community of its…
Live Music Venues in Fort Worth, Texas
The best places to see live music in Fort Worth, Texas Fort Worth is growing and so is its live music scene. Luckily, that means you don't have to search far to find a great…
Fort Worth Legends
Ornette Coleman
An alto saxophonist and composer who was one of the most powerful and contentious innovators in the…
Van Cliburn
Hailed as one of the most persuasive ambassadors of American culture, as well as, one of the…
T-Bone Burnett
With over 40 years in the music industry, Burnett has a reputation as being a first-rate innovative…
Leon Bridges
"Every now and then, music-biz hype isn't hype - it's well-deserved praise for real talent." Check…
Toadies
An intense, swirling vortex or guitar rock built around abstract lyrics speak to the Toadies…
Pat Green
After rising through Texas' college-town and dancehall scene years ago, Green became the poster…
Press Releases:
Visit Fort Worth Announces Initiatives to Market Local Music
View to see the new Fort Worth music initiatives.
Governor Abbott, Texas Music Office And Visit Fort Worth Announce New Music Conference
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Music Office, and Visit Fort Worth today announced a new…
Music-Friendly City
On September 27, 2017 Fort Worth was designated the first music-friendly city in Texas by the Texas Music Office, Office of the Governor’s “Music-Friendly Communities” certification program. The Fort Worth Convention & Visitors Bureau and Hear Fort Worth partnered to accomplish the five steps set forward by the Texas Music Officer to become a music-friendly community.
- Host a music-friendly community workshop
- Establish a City/County/Region Music Office liaison, who can respond to constituent questions
- Register with the Texas Music Office’s Texas Music Industry Directory
- Demonstration of partnerships with the community's music-related 501c3 nonprofits in order to foster community development.
- Collaboration with music education programs, including area college or university music schools.