WHAT:

The Corpus Christi Film & Music Commission announces that Corpus Christi will serve as the host city for the 2025 Texas Sounds & Cities Conference. The event will bring together music industry professionals and community leaders to discuss statewide music development and economic growth.

WHO:

The conference is hosted by the Corpus Christi Film & Music Commission in collaboration with the Texas Music Office. Programming will feature panel discussions and industry insights from experts including: 

  • Chip Adams, Texas Music Office 
  • Cameron Smith, Senior Vice President of Entertainment, HUB International 
  • El Dusty, Grammy-nominated DJ and Producer 
  • Casey Lain, Owner, House of Rock 

WHEN:

Wednesday, November 5, 2025 | 2:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. 

Thursday, November 6, 2025 | 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. 

WHERE:

Rockit's Whiskey Bar & Saloon 

709 N Chaparral St, Corpus Christi, TX 78401 

For more information, visit: https://gov.texas.gov/music/page/tsc.

 

ABOUT THE CORPUS CHRITI FILM AND MUSIC COMMISSION: 

The Corpus Christi Film and Music Commission is a strategic initiative of Visit Corpus Christi with a mission to create a nurturing environment for filmmakers and local musicians to thrive, enabling them to share the Gulf Coast Capital story through film and music. The commission aims to support local filmmakers, artists, and musicians' careers by providing platforms and resources, ultimately creating a world-class ecosystem for film and music projects to thrive in Corpus Christi. 

For more information go to: www.visitcorpuschristi.com/music-commission/.

ABOUT VISIT CORPUS CHRISTI: 

Visit Corpus Christi is a state and national award-winning 501c6 Destination Management Organization contracted by the city of Corpus Christi with a mission to create a better community by sharing Corpus Christi with the world. The organization is primarily funded through Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) paid by visitors while staying overnight in hotels and short-term rentals. Visit Corpus Christi also has a non-profit foundation that supports the hospitality and tourism industry via education programs, raising and providing funding to individuals and businesses during times of need through the Visit CC Cares program.

For more information go to visitcorpuschristi.com. 

ABOUT THE TEXAS MUSIC OFFICE:  

The Texas Music Office in the Governor’s Office of Economic Development and Tourism is the only state music office in the nation. Since 1990, TMO has fostered the economic development of Texas music businesses, Texas musicians, and Texas communities. TMO operates an extensive network of certified Music Friendly Texas community partners across the state, serves as a clearinghouse for Texas music industry information, acts as a liaison between music businesses and government offices, publicizes significant industry developments, and attracts essential music industry to the Lone Star State. A vibrant Texas music industry supports local job creation while drawing visitors from around the globe, attracting a talented workforce across industries, and supporting business recruitment and expansion efforts throughout the state. 

 

###