$257.12M
Music Industry Contribution to state GDP
Stephen Siwek/Economists Inc.4,322
Jobs Supported
Stephen Siwek/Economists Inc.306
Music Businesses
Stephen Siwek/Economists Inc.A2IM/RIAA
293
Royalty Recipients
SoundExchange3,324
Songwriters
ASCAP/BMIIowa has a rock n' roll history all its own. Iowa boasts a rich variety of live music venues and festivals,
including the Hinterland Music Festival in Saint Charles and the 515 Alive Music Festival in Des Moines, which features cutting-edge electronic and hip-hop acts.

Some
Notable
Musicians
- Nate Ruess (Fun)
- Slipknot
- The Everly Brothers