The year's biggest virtual gathering.
Three free days of live sessions for independent musicians — expert keynotes, artist breakthroughs, and a clear plan for your next year.
You'll get the links and reminders before each session.
Three days that set up your next year.
Every session is built around something you can put to work the week after — not theory, but what's working for artists right now.
Grow a fanbase that shows up
Turn listeners into a loyal community that streams, shares, and buys.
Make a real profit with your music
Offers, launches, and funnels that turn attention into income — from artists doing it right now.
Book bigger and better shows
Fill rooms in new cities by activating the fans you already have.
License your music
Get your songs placed in TV, film, and games — and paid for it.
Use AI without losing your voice
The tools reshaping production and marketing, from the artists using them well.
Leave with a plan for the new year
Turn three days of ideas into a short list of next moves for your music.
Who's taken this stage.
Since 2018 the Summit has brought working experts and artists from across independent music to the community. Here's the 2024 lineup.
The 2026 lineup is announced to registered attendees first.
Save your free seat (opens in a new tab)Hosted by Michael Walker.
A musician first, Michael founded Modern Musician to help independent artists grow real fanbases and real income with their music — and thousands of artists have. The Summit is where that whole community gets in one room.
Questions, answered.
Is it really free?
Yes — the Summit is free to attend live. If you want the recordings, the VIP ticket (opens in a new tab) adds lifetime access to every session.
Where do I watch?
Everything streams live on StreetTeam. Save your seat and you’ll get the links and reminders before each session.
What time does it start?
Day one kicks off Friday, November 13 at 10 AM Eastern (7 AM Pacific, 3 PM London). Registered attendees get the full three-day schedule in advance.
What if I can’t make every session?
Save your seat anyway and plan around the sessions that matter most to you. The VIP ticket (opens in a new tab) includes lifetime access to every recording.
Who speaks at the Summit?
Each year pairs top industry experts with artists from the community sharing what actually worked. The 2026 lineup is announced to registered attendees first.
Close the year with all of us.
Free, online, and open to every independent artist. Save your seat and we'll send the links before day one.
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