Industry Description
This industry comprises (1) groups primarily engaged in producing live musical entertainment (except theatrical musical or opera productions) and (2) independent (i.e., freelance) artists primarily engaged in providing live musical entertainment. Musical groups and artists may perform in front of a live audience or in a studio, and may or may not operate their own facilities for staging their shows.
Illustrative Examples:
Bands
Musical groups (except theatrical musical groups)
Drum and bugle corps (i.e., drill teams)
Orchestras
Independent musicians or vocalists
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Business Examples
Common types of business activities within NAICS 711130 - Musical Groups and Artists are:
- Jazz musical groups
- Bands
- Singers, independent
- Chamber orchestras
- Soloists, independent musical
- Drum and bugle corps (i.e., drill teams)
- Chamber musical groups
- Jazz musical artists, independent
- Popular musical artists, independent
- Vocalists, independent
- Classical musical groups
- Ensembles, musical
- Choirs
- Dance bands
- Concert artists, independent
- Musicians, independent
- Musical artists, independent
- Musical productions (except musical theater productions), live
- Classical musical artists, independent
- Bands, dance
- Popular musical groups
- Opera singers, independent
- Orchestras
- Country musical artists, independent
- Rock musical artists, independent
- Rock musical groups
- Bands, musical
- Symphony orchestras
- Musical groups (except musical theater groups)
- Country musical groups
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Musical Groups & Artists in the US (71113)
Revenue 2025
$8.1bn
Growth 2025
2.02%
Key Trends
Industry revenue is expected to remain far below pre-pandemic levels
Revenue growth has been stifled by lower album sales
Industry revenue is anticipated to receive a significant boost during the period
Products and Services
Similar Industries
For some business types, there may be a similar industry to 711130 - Musical Groups and Artists that is a better classification match. Establishments primarily engaged in:
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NAICS Cross Reference
Companies, groups, or theaters primarily engaged in producing theatrical musicals and opera productions are classified in Industry 711110, Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters; and
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NAICS Cross Reference
Establishments primarily engaged in organizing, promoting, and/or managing concerts and other musical performances without producing their own shows are classified in Industry Group 7113, Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events;
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Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports and Similar Events in the US
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NAICS Cross Reference
Freelance producers (except musical groups and artists) primarily engaged in musical activities independent of a company or group are classified in Industry 711510, Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers.
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NAICS Hierarchy 711130 - Musical Groups and Artists
NAICS Code 711130 - Musical Groups and Artists sits in the 2-digit Musical Groups and Artists sector. NAICS codes can be 2- to 6-digits and the further along the hierarchy, the more detailed and specific the category will be. Learn more about the structure of NAICS codes
2 Digits: 71
Sector Title: Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation
3 Digits 4 Digits 5 Digits 6 Digits
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7111 Performing Arts Companies
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71111 Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters
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71112 Dance Companies
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71113 Musical Groups and Artists
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71119 Other Performing Arts Companies
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7112 Spectator Sports
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71121 Spectator Sports
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7113 Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events
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71131 Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities
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71132 Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events without Facilities
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7114 Agents and Managers for Artists, Athletes, Entertainers, and Other Public Figures
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71141 Agents and Managers for Artists, Athletes, Entertainers, and Other Public Figures
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7115 Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers
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71151 Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers
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7121 Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
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71211 Museums
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71212 Historical Sites
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71213 Zoos and Botanical Gardens
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71219 Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions
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7131 Amusement Parks and Arcades
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71311 Amusement and Theme Parks
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71312 Amusement Arcades
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7132 Gambling Industries
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71321 Casinos (except Casino Hotels
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71329 Other Gambling Industries
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7139 Other Amusement and Recreation Industries
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71391 Golf Courses and Country Clubs
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71392 Skiing Facilities
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71393 Marinas
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71394 Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers
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71395 Bowling Centers
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71399 All Other Amusement and Recreation Industries
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