The Film, Music and Digital Entertainment Office provides access to resources and information. Links to key online resources include:
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS:
PUBLICATIONS & WEBSITES:
Georgia Music Magazine
Celebrating the state’s legends, landmarks and unsung heroes
Access Atlanta
The latest in Atlanta concert and club listings
Atlanta Music Guide
Extensive coverage of local music acts and touring acts through Atlanta
Flagpole
The colorbearer of Athens, GA; website includes annual Athens Music Directory
Metro Spirit
Augusta’s independent voice
Playground
Columbus, Georgia’s entertainment resource
The Blue Indian
Macon-based site covers Georgia’s indie music scene
Connect Savannah
News, art and entertainment source for the Coastal Empire
Paste
Decatur-based magazine covers signs of life in music, film and culture
Stomp and Stammer
Irreverent and informative music magazine from Atlanta.
Georgia-Country.com
Website features extensive coverage of Georgia’s country music artists
Coastal Jazz Association
Savannah organization promotes “America’s original art form”
Georgia Gospel Music Association
Promotes Southern, traditional, bluegrass and country styles of gospel music
MUSIC FESTIVALS:
A3C Hip Hop Festival
October in Atlanta
The three-day “All 3 Coasts” festival features music and multi-media performances, workshops and more.
AthFest
June in Athens
Annual Music and Arts Festival and Half-Marathon support music and arts education in Athens.
Atlanta Jazz Festival
May in Atlanta
Celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2012, AJF is a Memorial Day Weekend tradition
AtlantaFest
June in Atlanta
The South’s premier Christian music festival is held each year at Stone Mountain Park
Blind Willie McTell Blues Festival
May in Thomson
The blues legend’s hometown features a day of American music in his honor
Bragg Jam
July in Macon
Summer music festival features multiple stages and venues
City Skies Electronic Music Festival
April in Decatur
Musicians from around the country participate in the weekend of electronica
Georgia Mountain Fair
North Georgia must-do with national acts featured in daily concerts
Gram Parsons Guitar Pull
September in Waycross
The annual music & camping weekend pays tribute to Parsons, who grew up in Waycross
Music Midtown
September in Atlanta
After a six-year hiatus, the festival returned in 2011 in a new home at Piedmont Park
National Black Arts Festival
July in Atlanta
Annual summer musical highlights feature gospel, blues, jazz, soul and more
Raccoon Creek Bluegrass Festival
July in Dallas
Bluegrass and gospel fans congregate in the country for a weekend of music
Savannah Jazz Festival
Free events throughout the city are presented annually by the Coastal Jazz Association
Savannah Music Festival
March/April in Savannah
A 17-day, world-class celebration of the musical arts in the gorgeous setting of Georgia’s First City
Westobou Festival
September in Augusta
A variety of fine and performing arts are presented over ten days
MUSIC AWARDS SHOWS:
Georgia Music Hall of Fame Awards
September in Atlanta
Georgia’s highest award for musical achievement has been bestowed annually for over 30 years
GMA Dove Awards
April in Atlanta
Broadcast by GMC-TV, the Gospel Music Association’s annual ceremony moved to Atlanta in 2011
BET Hip Hop Awards
October in Atlanta
BET network’s annual awards extravaganza is taped at Atlanta’s iconic Fox Theatre
PERFORMING RIGHTS ORGANIZATIONS: