This Louisiana city ranks among top five places for musicians in 2025

NEW ORLEANS, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — If you’re an up-and-coming musician in Shreveport, New Orleans may be your next stop.

The city has been ranked among the top five cities for musicians in 2025. The report was done by the digital insurance brokerage company Insurance Canopy. The company analyzed data from the 50 largest U.S. metropolitan areas to find the best places where musicians can launch and grow their careers. According to the report, several key factors determined the top cities, including average weekly wage, cost of living, number of local music venues, and availability of gigs or freelance opportunities. The Top 10 cities include:

1. Nashville, TN
2. Los Angeles, CA
3. Las Vegas, NV
4. New Orleans, LA
5. Hartford, CT
6. Cincinnati, OH
7. Cleveland, OH
8. Virginia Beach, VA
9. Portland, OR
10. San Francisco, CA

The report also included insight from actual independent artists. You can see the full interactive report along with musician testimonials by visiting insurancecanopy.com.