Montana – 50 States of Music

$219.7M

Music Industry Contribution to State GDP

Secretariat

2,920

Jobs Supported

Secretariat

687

Music Establishments

A2IM/Secretariat/NIVA

306

Royalty Recipients

SAG-AFTRA/SoundExchange

2,192

Songwriters

ASCAP/BMI/GMR/SESAC

With roots in Native American, folk, and “cowboy” genres,

Montana today retains its love of music and music creators. While boasting several renowned symphony orchestras, the state caters to all tastes and truly offers something for everyone.

Some
Notable
Musicians

  • Huey Lewis
  • Isaac Brock (Modest Mouse)
  • Jeff Ament
  • Silkworm

    Music Venues & Festivals

    • Atwood Music Festival
    • BankPlus International Gumbo Festival
    • Big Sky International Balloon Rendezvous
    • Cathead Jam
    • Jimmie Rodgers Music Festival
    • KettleHouse Amphitheater
    • Helena Civic Center
    • Heritage Inn
    • Monk’s
    • Natchez Balloon Festival
    • Pine Creek Lodge
    • Red Ants Pants Festival
    • Red Beans & Rice Festival
    • Red Oxx Events Lawn
    • Rialto
    • The Elm
    • The Old Saloon 
    • The Pub Station 
    • The Wilma Theater
    • Top Hat
    • Under The Big Sky Festival
    • Wildlands Festival

    Music Schools

    • University of Montana School of Music

    Major Music Conferences

    • Montana Music Educators Association Conference
    • Montana Performing Arts Consortium
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