Build The Band Like a Business

Thursday, May 21, 2026 10:00 – 11:15 · 1h 15min ARCUB – The Studio
Your music is ready. Is the rest of your band? Most bands don't break up because of creative differences. They break up because nobody knew how to manage the money, nobody agreed on who makes which decisions, and nobody built a brand that could survive beyond the first EP. This seminar exists so that doesn't happen to you. In 75 minutes, you'll get practical tools on:
  • How bands actually make money - every revenue stream mapped out: live fees, merchandise, publishing, sync licensing, grants, and what's realistic at your level
  • How to budget a tour without going broke - transport, accommodation, per diems, gear, insurance, and the hidden costs nobody warns you about
  • Contracts you'll actually sign - booking agreements, management deals, publishing splits, and the clauses that protect you vs the ones that trap you
  • Branding that works across borders - not just your logo, but your identity, your story, your consistency, and why international bookers care about this more than your follower count
  • How to not destroy your band from the inside - roles, decision-making structures, conflict resolution, and burnout prevention before it's too late
  • What international professionals actually think when they look at you - direct Q&A with guests who book, manage, and invest in emerging acts across Europe
Talent gets you noticed. Structure keeps you alive. This seminar gives you the structure.    

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