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The adapted rider: by formation and venue type
A string trio's rider is nothing like a DJ's. A small club rider is nothing like an outdoor festival's. How your technical rider changes depending on who you are and where you play.
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Finding Representation: Agent, Booker and Manager for Artists
Who does what, when it's worth having them, and how to get someone to represent you. A guide for musicians, actors, dancers and performing artists.
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Tax basics for creative freelancers in Spain
Self-employment registration, IRPF, VAT, deductible expenses. Spain's tax system for artists has specific rules worth understanding before they become expensive surprises.
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Basic contracts every musician should know
Performance contracts, rights assignment, record deals, SGAE. You don't need to be a lawyer, but you do need to know what papers you're signing and what they're for.
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Who's behind each music distribution platform?
When you publish music on Spotify or Bandcamp, who gets your fans' money and your data? Owners, real royalties and artists who said enough.
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How to sell and distribute music at concerts and on the street without CDs
CDs are gone but people at concerts still want to support you. QR codes, NFC, download cards, USB drives: real alternatives to turn a concert into distribution.
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Distributing your music without platforms: full sovereignty
Your own website, direct downloads, RSS, Faircamp, Funkwhale. How to publish music without giving a cent to big platforms and keeping full control of everything.
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Bandcamp for musicians: useful tool, but your website is your headquarters
Bandcamp is a solid platform for direct music sales and no-risk merch. But platforms disappear. Your own website, on your own domain, doesn't.
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How to build your digital identity as a musician
A practical guide for musicians who want to build a coherent digital presence: from logo to positioning on Google and AI platforms.
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From stage to page: documenting your tour or album as a book
A book about your tour or recording isn't a luxury — it's a tool for connecting with fans and a permanent record of your work. Here's how it works and where to start.
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Technical rider: what it is and how to write one properly
The rider is the document that determines whether a concert goes smoothly or falls apart. Learn how to write it clearly, realistically and professionally.
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