The entertainment industry just received a major boost. Embedded in the newly enacted federal “One Big Beautiful Bill” (H.R. 1, Public Law 119‑21) is a transformative update to Section 181 of the Internal Revenue Code — expanding its reach and unlocking significant new opportunities for film, television, and now, recording artists and labels.
Moderated by Corrine A. Sukiennik, executive director of the Georgia Intellectual Property Alliance (GIPA), this conversation brings together Grammy-winning producer and IP attorney John Snyder and music policy expert Mala Sharma to explore the strategies that protect the sound and drive Georgia’s entertainment future.
The closing reception of “WE ARE MUSIC: Photographs by Jim Alexander and Sue Ross” at The Sun ATL doubled as a 90th birthday celebration for acclaimed photographer and cultural archivist Jim Alexander, drawing an intergenerational crowd of Atlanta’s cultural leaders.
Randy Davidson, founder and CEO of Georgia Entertainment, spoke with Chuck Thomas in early August on the “Chattin’ with Chuck” podcast as part of Atlanta Film Chat.
City of Sound’s DragonCon performance is expected to draw thousands of fans from across gaming, anime, fantasy and music communities — a natural crossover for the band, whose fanbase calls itself “The Madness.” The group is known for its immersive, emotionally driven performances and sweeping orchestral-meets-rock sound.
After a year of construction, Atlanta’s Alliance Theatre is unveiling its new Goizueta Stage for Youth & Families in the new year with a trio of musicals.
Rep. Gilliard is also excited to announce his fellow appointees to the commission, who will bring a wealth of experience in Savannah’s musical culture.
Founded by Renee’ Atkins, who will lead the summit, and supported by RMF Ambassador Emmanuel Lewis—best known for his role on the hit TV show Webster—the event is designed to empower emerging talent, spotlight cultural leaders, and provide unparalleled access to industry expertise.
Feed Your Senses is sponsored by 100 Peachtree and is supported in part by the Fulton County Board of Commissioners, Georgia Council for the Arts and through appropriations from the Georgia General Assembly (a partner agency of the National Endowment for the Arts) and the City of Atlanta Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs.
They describe their sound as “garage rock,” and it couldn’t be more fitting. “Ghost of the Mantis” is gritty and rough around the edges, just like the underground rock scene that shaped them.