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Events

Welcome to the New Mexico Music Commission Web site. This site is designed as an information "clearinghouse" for everything associated with the music industry in our state.

Latest News

Music and Dancing at Rio Chama in Santa Fe Aug. 1
Music and Dancing at Rio Chama . . .

Workshops at Apple Mountain Music | posted 7/25/08
Events at Historic El Rey Theater July 25 | posted 7/25/08
Make-A-Wish New Mexico/Musicians | posted 7/24/08
State Cowboy Song Competition/Deadline Nov. 14 | posted 7/23/08
Santa Fe Bandstand 2008 Music On The Plaza | posted 7/23/08
Hyperfestival concerts/mentoring sessions August 21-23 | posted 7/23/08
New Mexico Music Directory

New Mexico Music Directory
The New Mexico Music Directory is a dynamic and ever-growing database of musicians, groups, and services supporting the music industry in New Mexico. Use this service to find performers or groups for your event or project or to post information about yourself or the services you offer.

Incentives for Filmmakers

25% Film Production Tax Rebate
New Mexico offers a 25% tax rebate on all film production expenditures that are subject to taxation by the State of New Mexico. This is a refund, not a credit. This includes the use of New Mexico musicians and composers hired onto a film project for work that is performed in the state. For more information please contact the New Mexico Film Office at www.nmfilm.com.

NM Filmmakers Conference

Conference Videos Available Online
The NM Filmmakers Conference and First Vision Forum, an event providing workshops and networking opportunities for New Mexico-based media talent took place at the Hyatt Regency in Albuquerque March 27-29, 2008. Presentations sponsored by the New Mexico Music Commission are available online here.

Artist of the Month

Steve Smith
The latest release by Steve Smith and Hard Road is featured in the current issue of New Mexico Magazine.

Steve Smith and Hard Road
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Featured Artist

The Shins
Talented. Kind. Compassionate. That's how fans describe these four young men from Albuquerque who are members of the successful group The Shins.

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Laurianne Fiorentino
River River
From the SxSW New Mexico Music Showcase DVD.
Music and Dancing at Rio Chama in Santa Fe Aug. 1

Workshops at Apple Mountain Music

Events at Historic El Rey Theater July 25

Make-A-Wish New Mexico/Musicians

State Cowboy Song Competition/Deadline Nov. 14

Santa Fe Bandstand 2008 Music On The Plaza

Hyperfestival concerts/mentoring sessions August 21-23

OPEN MIC NIGHT AT SF PUB & GRILL July 23