$413.5M
Music Industry Contribution to State GDP
Economists Inc 20189,771
Jobs Supported
Economists Inc 2018537
Music Establishments
Economists Inc 2018A2IM/NIVA457
Royalty Recipients
SoundExchange/SAG-AFTRA3,551
Songwriters
ASCAP/BMI/SESAC/GMRRhode Island has become a true destination for music lovers.
Home to the world famous Newport Jazz Festival and Newport Folk Festival, plenty of local venues and nearby schools keep the music playing year round.
Some
Notable
Musicians
- Billy Gilman
- Blu Cantrell
- Deer Tick
- Jeffrey Osborne
- Lisa Loeb
- Talking Heads
- Tavares
- The Cowsills
- Wendy Carlos
Music Venues & Festivals
