$2.9B
Music Industry Contribution to State GDP
Economists Inc 201844,616
Jobs Supported
Economists Inc 20183,154
Music Establishments
Economists Inc 2018A2IM/NIVA3,621
Royalty Recipients
SoundExchange/SAG-AFTRA26,500
Songwriters
ASCAP/BMI/SESAC/GMRWith a rich tradition of music festivals ranging from Tanglewood to Boston Calling,
Massachusetts music fans have access to an impressive array of live music from every genre. Hometown heroes James Taylor and Aerosmith are just a few of the exceptional musical acts from Massachusetts to rise to fame. The Bay State also produced famous rock performers like The Pixies, celtic punk stars, the Dropkick Murphys, ska favorites,The Mighty Mighty Bosstones, and banjo virtuoso Bela Fleck.
Some
Notable
Musicians
- Aerosmith
- Boston
- Donna Summer
- J. Geils Band
- Joe Perry
- Meghan Trainor
- Passion Pit
- Pixies