Global Promoters Report 2025

Country Profile: USA

It’s been a year of change for the US music ecosystem.

After taking office for the second time earlier in the year, Donald Trump swiftly unveiled a list of global tariffs, plunging the country into an uncertain economic position. The on again/off-again tariffs wreaked havoc on the stock market and international touring business alike.

In addition to the economic conditions, foreign acts and workers have experienced a complicated and expensive entry-visa process, prompting tours to be postponed or cancelled and festival slots to be pulled.

Chicago’s LatAm festival Michelada cancelled…

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