What some may not know about Provo is its thriving music scene and the opportunities it can provide for up-and-coming artists.
The Provo music scene offers a supportive community of artists and fans lifting each other up and encouraging artists to chase their dream of being touring musicians.
Alessio Battezzato has been playing in bands since middle school, but has noticed a significant difference between performing in his hometown of Boston, Massachusetts and in Provo.
“The first thing that comes to mind is the competition, which is a good thing and a bad thing,” Battezzato said.
Battezzato said that since Provo’s music scene is thriving, it also introduces more competition. In his hometown, their band nicknamed themselves “the last rock band.”
Pearce Morris is another musician in Provo working on his solo career and performing with a band at the “iconic” Provo concert venues such as The Rise and Boardwalk.
Morris describes being a musician in Provo as having an “interesting dynamic.”
As a notable college town, Morris acknowledges that the demographic is mainly college kids wanting to go to fun concerts and shows.
“The Velour and The Rise are some of the funnest concerts I’ve ever done because it's a smaller area,” Morris said. “Everyone is a part of the experience and everyone is super involved in the concert.”
In response to the competition in the Provo music scene, Morris says that networking is key.
While looking for more members for his band, NoPro, Morris utilized the music department at Utah Valley University to find people with a passion for music.
“These kids are in school because they want to play music,” Morris said.
Danny Kenny has found networking to be a teaching tool and for creating connections with other local musicians.
Kenny has organized and performed in suicide awareness concerts with other notable local artists such as Paige Fish.
“I’ve been able to work with all these people, all these super-talented friends, and I’ve been able to learn from them,” Kenny said.
Kenny and Battezzato understand the importance of networking to progress as musicians in Provo.
Battezzato has said that the good side of the competition is the options for connecting with many different bands and musicians in the area.
“If you can network super well within Provo, you are opened up to so many possibilities,” Morris said.
Morris was able to be a part of the 2025 “Strive to Be” Youth Album by creating connections and networking with other musicians in and outside of the local scene.
Battezzato, Morris and Kenny have all described being a music artist in Provo as fun.
“I really don’t have anything negative to say about the Provo music scene,” Kenny said.
Morris created his band to perform at local venues because he wanted a fun college band experience, although his solo music is his main focus.
Battezzato and Kenny both said that the multitude of artists help create a fun and supportive community, encouraging them to continue pursuing their dreams.
“If it’s not been beneficial in a business way, it’s been beneficial spiritually,” Kenny said.