Cedar Park has officially been named a Music Friendly Texas Certified Community by the Texas Music Office, joining a growing list of more than 80 cities recognized for supporting their local music industries. The announcement spotlights Cedar Park’s efforts to build a creative economy and strengthen cultural resources for residents and artists alike.
The Music Friendly designation comes with access to statewide resources aimed at helping cities promote local talent, support music businesses, and attract music tourism. City officials said the recognition reflects their long-term vision of making Cedar Park not just a place to live, but a place to create, perform, and enjoy live music.
It also signals to venue owners, promoters, and performers that Cedar Park is actively working to cultivate a sustainable and welcoming environment for music-related activity.
The Texas Music Office’s Music Friendly Community program is designed to foster collaboration between cities and the music industry to drive job creation and cultural development. By participating, Cedar Park now has the opportunity to network with other certified cities, share best practices, and host official music-related programming.
Local leaders see the certification as a step forward in integrating music into the city’s economic development plans, public events, and long-term cultural identity.
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