The economic impact of Philly Music Fest has increased every year. After expanding Philly Music Fest to seven nights, in 2022 and 2023 we donated $100,000 each year - after paying all of the musicians and venues. We estimate that the total annual economic impact of Philly Music Fest on the Philadelphia music community is approximately $500,000.

Supporting Local Musicians And Venue Staff
In addition to showcasing musicians at our festival, we launched a micro-grant program in March 2020 to assist and support musicians and venue staff impacted by COVID-19. The funds for the micro-grants were crowdsourced from our community and, importantly, through a donation by WXPN. All told, Philly Music Fest deployed over 330 micro-grants between 2020 and 2022. Our micro-grant program is still utilized currently for musicians dealing with health issues and stolen gear.

Supporting Independent Music Venues
Philly Music Fest intentionally books shows at independent music venues in our region. While many of our region’s larger venues put on incredible shows in beautiful settings, we believe that independent music venues are critical to our ecosystem.Independent music venues curate unique experiences that are affordable and accessible. They provide local musicians with a place to hone their craft and facilitate exposure for new audiences. We rely on our independent venues to showcase diverse and relevant voices.By holding Philly Music Fest in independent venues, we support their mission, support local venue staff and owners, and (with your help) enable our venues to earn a reasonable profit.