North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Canada 2012

• 71 - Arts, entertainment and recreation
• 711 - Performing arts, spectator sports and related industries
• 7111 - Performing arts companies
• 71113 - Musical groups and artists

711130 - Musical groups and artists^US

This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in producing live presentations (except musical theatre and opera productions) that involve the performances of musicians and/or vocalists. Establishments in this industry may consist of independent groups or individual artists.

• Illustrative example(s)

  • bands, musical
  • choirs
  • drum and bugle corps (e.g., drill teams)
  • music productions, live (except musical theatre)
  • musical artists, independent
  • musicians, independent
  • orchestras
  • soloists, musical, independent
  • vocalist, independent

  All examples

• Exclusion(s)

  • producing theatrical, musical and opera productions (See 711112 Musical theatre and opera companies)
  • organizing and promoting, but not producing, concerts and other musical performances (See 7113 Promoters (presenters) of performing arts, sports and similar events)
  • agents and managers for musical groups and artists (See 711410 Agents and managers for artists, athletes, entertainers and other public figures)
  • freelance producers (except musical groups and artists) primary engaged in musical activities independent of a company or group (See 711512 Independent actors, comedians and performers)
  • providing food and beverages for consumption on the premises and also presenting live musical entertainment, such as night clubs (See 722 Food services and drinking places)