The Memphis & Shelby County Music Commission is a board of twenty-two (22) Commissioners
who are appointed by both the City of Memphis Mayor and the Mayor of Shelby County.
The Music Commission preserves, fosters, and promotes Memphis music locally, nationally
and throughout the world.
The Memphis & Shelby County Music Commission strengthens and advances Memphis Music
through education, networking, advocacy, and professional and industry development;
as well as serves as an informational resource for live music performances, venues,
booking agents, promoters, managers, recording studios, record labels, record producers,
musical instrument retail stores, and businesses that offer services to musicians
and music industry professionals.
The Commission also serves as an invaluable resource with an emphasis on strengthening
and building the international branding of Memphis as a first-class music city for
tourism and conventions, as well as a viable music center for professionals dedicated
to the art and craftsmanship of music.