711130 — Musical Groups and Artists
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 (as defined in the official U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS Manual).
Illustrative Examples
- Bands
- Musical groups (except theatrical musical groups)
- Drum and bugle corps (i.e., drill teams)
- Orchestras
- Independent musicians or vocalists
Exclusions & Cross-References
- 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;
- Companies, groups, or theaters primarily engaged in producing theatrical musicals and opera productions
- are classified in Industry 711110, Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters; and
- Freelance producers, song writers, composers, music arrangers, and directors (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.
Overview Facts
Legacy SIC Concordance
Trace the historical mapping chain from the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) to the modern 2022 NAICS code format.
- SIC 7929 - Bands, Orchestras, Actors, and Entertainment Groups, (via SIC1987:7929→NAICS1997:71113→2002:711130→2007:711130→2012:711130→2017:711130→2022:711130)
Suggested Product Service Codes (Advisory)
The following Product Service Codes (PSCs) are advisory suggestions aligned with this NAICS code. Note: NAICS and PSC codes map to different dimensions of procurement (industry vs. product/service). There is no official binding 1:1 crosswalk.
- PSC G003 — Recreational Services
Source: DoD DPCAP PSC Selection Tool (Ingested: 2026-06-29)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is NAICS code 711130 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 711130 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Musical Groups and Artists' under Sector 71 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 711130? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of $15,000,000 for NAICS code 711130 (Musical Groups and Artists), calculated based on receipts.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 711130? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 711130 (Musical Groups and Artists) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 7929 - Bands, Orchestras, Actors, and Entertainment Groups,.
Related Pages & Tools
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 711130:
- Sector 71 Directory Hub — List of related industries in the Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation sector.
- SIC ↔ NAICS Crosswalk Tool — Look up mappings between legacy SIC codes and modern classifications.
- NAICS 711130 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (Musical Groups and Artists).
- SBA Size Standards Guide — Complete rules and averaging periods for small business classifications.
- Calculating Annual Receipts Guide — Detailed worked example of revenue calculation rules.
- IRS Principal Business Activity Guide — How NAICS codes map to corporate and entity tax filings.