Music to their ears: Ivey signs landmark entertainment industry bill

HUNTSVILLE – To bring the music industry in tune with other entertainment industries in the state, Gov. Kay Ivey signed legislation last week that updates Alabama’s Entertainment Industry Incentive Act of 2009.

The new law, which takes effect Oct. 1, expands the state’s support of creative industries by officially including music albums as qualified productions under the state’s entertainment rebate program.

Huntsville Music Officer Matt Mandrella joined Alabama Film Officer Meghann Bridgeman, Ivey,  and legislative leaders in Montgomery last week, for the ceremonial signing…

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