GEORGIA MUSIC DAY OF ACTION WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28

Georgia’s music industry is rallying behind legislation to create a statewide Georgia Music Office to retain and attract talent and opportunities related to the music industry. Statewide organizations, performers and music business professionals are coming together on Wednesday, February 28 for Georgia Music Day of Action. This virtual advocacy day is to lobby for support to establish the state’s first Georgia Music Office as part of The Georgia Statewide Music Office Act.

Two identical bills have been introduced with bi-partisan support. One is in the House of Representatives (HB549) by Representative Tyler Paul Smith (R-Bremen); and the other is in the Senate (SB 396) by Senator SonyaHalpern (D-Atlanta). Both bills are awaiting a hearing in the Rules committee and either or both would need to pass the House or Senate floor by Thursday, February 29 at midnight to remain viable.

The bills have already garnered the support of more than 200 organizations such as The Recording Academy Atlanta Chapter, Georgians for the Arts, Georgia Convention and Visitors Bureau, the Georgia Chamber, the Fox Theatre, and more; as well as national organizations including The Recording Academy, Recording Industry Association of America, National Association of Music Merchants....

To submit a letter, members of the public can go to: www.recordingacademy.com/advocacy/act#/84

Singer, actress, and producer Kat Graham added: “A dedicated music office is not just necessary, it's essential for nurturing our artists, preserving our heritage, and propelling our industry forward into a brighter, more harmonious future.”