Music scene · Medford

Medford, Wisconsin, is a small north-central Wisconsin town where music has centered on school bands, church choirs, and county fair performances. Located between Wausau and Eau Claire, the town sees musicians from the Wausau area drive in for community events.

Live music in Medford happens at the high school auditorium, church fellowship halls, the county fairgrounds, and local restaurants. The community center hosts smaller gatherings. Larger venues are found in Wausau or Eau Claire.

Local and regional artists perform here, with musicians from the nearby Wausau scene occasionally passing through.

Beginners should join school music programs or church choirs. Checking fairgrounds and community center schedules helps. Those seeking regular gigs often commute to Wausau while staying active in Medford.