Nebraska – 50 States of Music

$525.7M

Music Industry Contribution to State GDP

Economists Inc.

11,458

Jobs Supported

Economists Inc.

840

Music Establishments

A2IM/Economists Inc./NIVA

327

Royalty Recipients

SAG-AFTRA/SoundExchange

3,442

Songwriters

ASCAP/BMI/GMR/SESAC

Musically and culturally, Nebraska is a state that can continue to surprise visitors on each return.

It's easy to discover Omaha's punk and hardcore scenes, as well as a thriving hip-hop and indie music culture. The alternative "Omaha sound" has made its way around the world through contemporary bands such as Bright Eyes - including Conor Oberst's solo catelogue - The Faint, and Cursive.

Some
Notable
Musicians

  • Bright Eyes
  • James Valentine
  • Qveen Herby (Amy Renee Noonan)

Music Venues & Festivals

  • 1867 Bar
  • Baxter Arena
  • Bodega’s Alley
  • Bourbon Theatre
  • CHI Health Center Convention Center and Arena
  • Duffy’s Tavern
  • Holland Center
  • Lincoln Calling Music Festival
  • Lookout Lounge
  • Maha Music Festival
  • Memorial Stadium
  • Midwest Theater
  • Nebraska Land Days
  • O'Leaver's
  • Pinnacle Bank Arena
  • Ralston Arena
  • Reverb Lounge
  • Slowdown
  • The Bourbon Theatre
  • The Down Under Lounge
  • The Rococo Theatre
  • The Sydney
  • The Waiting Room Lounge

Music Schools

  • University of Nebraska - Lincoln School of Music
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