The Association of Music Offices (AMO) is dedicated to strengthening local music economies through collaboration, community resources, and shared best practices.
The Recording Academy recently joined music leaders from across the country to launch the Association of Music Offices (AMO), a new national organization dedicated to strengthening local music economies through collaboration, community resources, and shared best practices. Announced at Music Biz 2026 in Atlanta in May, AMO brings together government music offices, nonprofit organizations, and industry partners to create a unified network for music office leaders and advocates working to support artists, grow local music ecosystems, and drive economic and cultural development in their communities.
As part of its inaugural efforts, AMO will work to develop tools to measure the economic impact of music at the local level, create models for inclusive community engagement, and establish a centralized resource hub featuring funding opportunities, educational materials, and practical toolkits. AMO also plans to host regular forums, policy discussions, and working groups to foster collaboration among members.
AMO's founding membership includes representatives from municipal and state music and entertainment offices, cultural affairs agencies, nonprofit music organizations, and industry stakeholders, including the Recording Academy. Its inaugural members include the Tennessee Entertainment Commission, Texas Music Office, North Carolina Music Office, Oklahoma Film + Music Office, Dallas Music Office, Huntsville Music Office, Louisiana Office of Cultural Development, Music Columbus, New Orleans Mayor's Office of Nighttime Economy, and Tulsa Office of Film, Music, Arts & Culture. In addition to government agencies, AMO's founding members include community organizations like Georgia Music Partners and Music Export Memphis.
As a founding member of the organization, the Recording Academy will help support AMO's efforts to strengthen music communities nationwide and advance policies that promote a thriving music ecosystem. The Recording Academy has continued to highlight the importance of music as an engine for economic growth and community development. During the 2026 GRAMMYS On The Hill, the Recording Academy hosted a panel featuring AMO representatives from Music Columbus, the Dallas Music Office, and the Oklahoma Film + Music Office, who discussed the vital role music plays as an economic driver in communities across the country.
"It's exciting to see the Association of Music Offices grow from organic discussions about policy into an organization that has the potential to transform how we support music at the state and local level," Reid Wick, the Recording Academy's Director of Regional Advocacy and Member Engagement, said.
To stay informed about AMO's activities, including upcoming events, planning sessions, working groups, and organizational updates, join the AMO mailing list.
