Build a stronger music ecosystem in Greater Owensboro
Key Figures from the 2025 Census Respondents
Workforce Snapshot
Filter by sector to see key data points and context from the census
Voices from the Community
Anonymous feedback from survey respondents
"Pay rates for bands/techs have been the same for 30 years."
— Survey Respondent
"Local bands and musicians are treated like lower class compared to out-of-town acts… Local bands don't even get put on local festivals."
— Survey Respondent
"My favorite things about the scene are that we highlight the cultural significance of Bluegrass… but it overshadows other genres."
— Survey Respondent
"Owensboro has a great music scene, but it could be greater if you brought more people in from outside so they could spread the word."
— Survey Respondent
"Everyone knows each other, this is a positive… but there is a lot of cliques and bad blood."
— Survey Respondent
"After years of pushing, Owensboro is finally making some headway in embracing its music scene and supporting local artists."
— Survey Respondent
Industry Opportunities
Three priority areas where you can make an impact
More Performance Opportunities
Help venues book local talent and expand live music offerings
Grow Local & Regional Audiences
Join audience-building initiatives to strengthen the music scene
Streamline Policies & Permits
Share your permitting pain points to improve processes
From the Community
Images from the 2025 Greater Owensboro Music Census Report
Photo courtesy of Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum
Photo courtesy of Velvet Bombers
Photo courtesy of Daviess County Bluegrass Music Association
Photo courtesy of Luthiers Guild
Photo courtesy of Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum