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LatAm Live 2026

New by IQ for 2026, read all about Latin America's booming music industry.

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What's Inside

Why festivals are flying

Josefina Armendariz explores how and why LatAm is fast becoming the opening season for the global festival calendar

The party music going global

Florencia Mauro reports on the rise and success of the Argentinian party music 'Cuarteto'

The electronic music boom

Richard Villegas reports on how and why electronic music has become one of Latin America’s fastest-moving live sectors...

Viva Lat'indie' America!

Richard Villegas charts the fight for indie sustainability across Latin America

Industry Insights

Q&As with 5 key execs

Market Focus

In-depth market reports on 15 markets

Cuarteto: The Argentinian party music going global

Cuarteto’s rise is being driven less by streaming and more by a relentless live model, with high-frequency shows, loyal audiences, and a touring logic built for scale

Feature 30 March 2026

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Latin America’s rock & roll reign

Rock music has long been LatAm’s most powerful and beloved genre, and despite the rise of reggaeton, its popularity shows no sign of waning

Feature 25 March 2026

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Viva Lat’Indie’ America!: A look at LatAm’s independent players

Though deemed unprofitable, Latin America’s indie music scene remains strong while facing global hurdles

Feature 06 April 2026

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The Electronic Music Boom

Richard Villegas reports on how and why electronic music has become one of Latin America’s fastest-moving live sectors...

Feature 16 February 2026

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Season starters: LatAm takes the lead

Josefina Armendariz explores how growing operational maturity, scale, and engaged audiences are driving Latin America’s festival boom

Feature 16 February 2026

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‘The mission I started, way back when, has come to fruition’

Comment 21 May 2026

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Industry Insights: Eduardo Olea

News 28 April 2026

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Market Focus: Mexico

Feature 16 February 2026

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Market Focus: Andean Spine

Feature 16 February 2026

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The LatAm Dealmakers

Feature 16 February 2026

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Market Focus: Brazil

Feature 16 February 2026

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COMMENT

Industry Insights: Silvana Gomez Caje

Our challenge is to remain top of mind for audiences wherever they are

Silvana Gomez Caje

The PR for Lollapalooza Argentina and DF Entertainment shares her tips for successful live music campaigns

COMMENT 16 Feb 2026

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Industry Insights: Nadine Eliya

We live and breathe music, so the research is constant and ongoing

Nadine Eliya

Shakira’s manager, Nadine Eliya, tells Florencia Mauro what it’s like behind the scenes of the Colombian superstar’s biggest tour to date

COMMENT 16 Feb 2026

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Industry Insights: Luz Ángela Castro

Live shows today are an economic, social and reputational engine for Colombia. They are not just entertainment

Luz Angelo Castro

Castro discusses her career, live music in Colombia, and the achievements of the OCESA-built, 40,000-capacity stadium in Bogotá

COMMENT 16 Feb 2026

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Manuel Saucedo: Cross-continental collaboration is key

I have always believed that a venue has to be an active part of the live music industry

Manuel Saucedo

Manuel Saucedo says the Asociación Hispanohablante de Arenas del Espectáculo organisation aims to act as a bridge between continents

COMMENT 16 Feb 2026

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