The U.S. music market hosts some of the most relevant global gatherings for professionals in music, technology, distribution, data, and artistic development. These events bring together streaming platforms, labels, tech companies, artists, managers, and investors interested in understanding sector changes and anticipating trends.
Below is an overview of the main events that move the industry throughout the year — and that were also part of StrmMusic’s agenda in 2025.
1. SXSW (Austin, Texas)
SXSW is one of the broadest events in the global calendar, covering music, technology, innovation, audiovisual, and digital culture. The gathering serves as an observation point for new consumption formats, business models, and emerging technologies.
In 2025, StrmMusic took part in the musictech-related programming and presented its U.S. operations during meetings with A&R professionals, platforms, and startups focused on data and AI applied to music.
2. MUSEXPO (Los Angeles, California)
MUSEXPO brings together A&R executives, international radio professionals, booking agents, managers, and distributors. The event focuses on careers, artist development, and market trends.
StrmMusic attended the event in LA and held meetings with key players to discuss catalog analysis, revenue predictability, and development models aligned with data-driven strategies.
3. MusicTech Summit (Miami, Florida)
The MusicTech Summit is centered on the intersection of music, automation, startups, and technological products. The gathering explores new tools, monetization models, and the use of AI in creative and operational processes.
The company presented its integrated platform for diagnostics, distribution, and advances, and discussed practical AI applications for artist careers.
4. Music Biz (Atlanta, Georgia)
Music Biz is one of the most important events in the American music industry. It brings together professionals from labels, distributors, streaming platforms, independent labels, and data companies.
In 2025, StrmMusic hosted a dedicated room during the event to receive artists, business teams, investors, and partners. The main topics discussed included distribution, revenue predictability, audience behavior, and data-driven strategies.
5. Indie Week / A2IM (New York)
Indie Week, organized by A2IM, is the most important gathering for the independent market in the United States. Discussions revolve around distribution, licensing, international expansion, copyright, revenue, and marketing.
During the panel “Maximizing Your Global Presence Through Glocalization,” Fernando Gabriel, global CEO and co-founder of StrmMusic, discussed strategies for artists seeking to expand internationally while maintaining strong roots with their original audience.
6. MMF US Los Angeles Summit (Los Angeles, California)
The MMF US Los Angeles Summit brings together managers, producers, touring professionals, and companies specializing in career-management tools. Discussions focus on operational efficiency, data usage, and new models for teams navigating an increasingly competitive market.
During the panel on the role of artificial intelligence in the industry, Geoff Cubitt, StrmMusic’s North America CEO, presented how technology is already supporting operational processes, reducing errors, organizing career information, and strengthening decision-making for artists and managers.
7. Music Tectonics (Los Angeles, California)
Music Tectonics gathers companies and specialists focused on emerging technologies. It is the center for debates on automation, machine learning, VR, new distribution formats, and products related to the future of music consumption.
StrmMusic representatives participated in panels and meetings discussing the impact of AI on artist development and the use of data in investment and catalog-strategy decisions.
Why these events matter for the Brazilian market
All the events mentioned have a direct impact on how the global market behaves. They introduce new consumption trends, technological updates, regulatory changes, and revenue models that influence the strategies of artists, labels, tech companies, and streaming platforms.
StrmMusic’s presence at these gatherings is part of its international expansion efforts and places the company close to decisions and discussions that shape the industry. The insights, practices, and learnings from these environments translate into improvements to the platform, career diagnostics, and the tools available to independent artists.
How to track market opportunities
Artists and professionals who want to understand their career stage and growth potential can complete the StrmMusic Diagnostic for free.
The tool presents metrics, catalog analysis, and guidance aligned with current industry behavior — including trends observed at the main international events.
