5
NOV 2026
Event
Texas Sounds & Cities Conference (Texas Music Office)
All Day
Dallas, TX
The Texas Music Office's annual gathering of Music Friendly Texas communities — two days of industry programming, Nov 5-6. HMAB attends representing Houston.
The HMAB holds regular public meetings to discuss key issues in advancing the local music industry and provide recommendations for improvement. This page serves as the hub for announcements, public meetings, and networking events.
Register for the next event or public meeting to share thoughts, ideas, and feedback below. This ensures we have room for everyone.
To register as a musician or music business, visit the Houston Music Directory .
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Upcoming and recent public meetings, workshops, and events
4
OCT 2026
Event
4th Annual Houston Bluesfest
Evening
POST Houston, 401 Franklin St, 77201
Houston Bluesfest moves to its new home at POST Houston. Produced by HoustonLive.
25
AUG 2026
Meeting
HMAB Board Meeting
6:30-8:30PM
Houston, TX
Regular meeting of the Houston Music Advisory Board — recruit updates, financial report, 2026 focus programming, social media metrics, and website.
21
JUN 2026
Event
Make Music Day Houston 2026
11AM
Multiple Locations, Houston, TX
The 6th annual citywide celebration of free music on the first day of summer, with FIFA World Cup-inspired programming. Kickoff ceremony at Toros HTX with a City proclamation.
5
DEC 2025
Event
2025 Listening Session — Beats on the Bayou
5:45-9PM
East River, 2920 Riverby St, Houston, TX
Annual public listening session held inside the Beats on the Bayou concert night at East River. Board Q&A followed by live music on the bayou.
13
NOV 2024
Meeting
Arts + Culture Committee Meeting
2PM
Online, City Hall, 901 Bagby Street, 77002
To sign up to speak, please visit Houston City Council – Committees. Monthly meetings take place on the 2nd WED of each month at 2pm CST. WATCH: Live Broadcast (HTV)
9
OCT 2024
Meeting
Arts + Culture Committee Meeting
2PM
Online, City Hall, 901 Bagby Street, 77002
To sign up to speak, please visit Houston City Council – Committees. Monthly meetings take place on the 2nd WED of each month at 2pm CST. WATCH: Live Broadcast (HTV)
8
OCT 2024
Event
2024 Listening Session
6-8PM
Cactus Music, 2110 Portsmouth, 77098
Address the Music Board and MOCA at this Public Meeting. RSVP ENTRY: Click RSVP Button Above
RSVP Now25
JUN 2024
Workshop
SoundSync Music - Music + Film: Sync Licensing Workshop
6PM
The Deluxe Theater, 3303 Lyons Ave, 77020
Workshop with Texas-based SoundSync Music founder Natalie Phan. Covers sync + music supervision; copyright + royalties; metadata; and pitching your music for placement in TV/film. Must attend if you're a recording artist in Houston. RSVP ENTRY: Click RSVP Button Above
RSVP Now21
JUN 2024
Event
Make Music Day Houston
11AM
Multiple Locations, Houston, TX
A citywide celebration of music on the 1st day of Summer. Register to participate: MakeMusicDay.org/Houston
20
APR 2024
Workshop
Copyright Registration Day
9AM-1PM
UH Law Center, Clinic Offices, 4170 Martin Luther King Blvd, 77004
Musicians and artists can register a copyright of original music, photographs, artworks, poetry, manuscripts, screenplays, films, and other creative works. REGISTER: https://loom.ly/DxcYBLo
17
MAR 2024
Event
2024 Music City Forum with Sound Diplomacy
4PM
Off the Record, 416 Main Street, 77002
Join us for a panel discussion on the impact music can have on how cities are managed by Sound Diplomacy founder/author Shain Shapiro with local music industry and civic leaders. Limited seating available. RSVP ENTRY: HoustonMusic.EventBrite
6
FEB 2024
Announcement
2024 Music Focus Announcement
NA
Online
Music Officer announces 2024 area(s) of focus. Based on community feedback, up to three designated topics will provide continued support for local music industry.
6
DEC 2023
Announcement
2024 Board Member Confirmations
9AM
Online, City Hall
The Mayor and City Council confirm new Houston Music Advisory Board members. WATCH: Live Broadcast (HTV)
MINI CONCERTS LIVE FROM CITY HALL
Watch the latest Mini Concert live at City Hall presented by the Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs (MOCA) and HTV. See more of our Mini Concert series archived here.
Mini Concert Video
Latest Mini Concert from City Hall - Check back for updates
ARCHIVES
View our previous public listening sessions or meetings by year below.
2024 Public Meetings - Houston Music Business Development, Grants + Funding
- Music Program Overview with Music Officer Gracie Chavez at City Council's Arts & Culture Committee, 9/11
- Houston Arts Alliance Grants Workshop, 7/15
- Music City Forum with Sound Diplomacy, 3/17
2023 Public Meetings - Houston Music Preservation with Donnie Houston Podcast
- Houston's Hip Hop 50th Anniversary – Donnie Houston + Bun B (12/13)
- Folk + Contemporary Artists (08/30), Morales Radio Hall
- Recordings + Documentation (06/28), MATCH Houston
- Landmarks (03/29), Emancipation Park Conservancy
2022 Listening Sessions
- Music Listening Session #1 (10/25)
- Music Listening Session #2 (11/15)
Mini Concerts at City Hall
- Hispanic Heritage Month: Andrea Daniela + Jazziachi Band (2023)
- Hip Hop 50 Special (2023)
- France: International Music at City Hall (2023)
MUSIC RESOURCES
Helpful links and resources for Houston's music community