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The Sovereign Artist: How to Master Your Performing Arts Career
The stage is no longer just a wooden floor under spotlights. In 2026, the "stage" has become a decentralized, global, and often hybrid ecosystem. While the traditional gatekeeper model—where a single agent or a handful of casting directors held the keys to a career—is fading, a new figure is rising in its place: The Sovereign Artist . Being a Sovereign Artist isn’t about doing everything yourself; it’s about owning the infrastructure of your career. It’s about moving from a p
Feb 114 min read


Why great creatives still don’t get booked (and how to fix it)
Many creatives believe that talent is the deciding factor when it comes to bookings.If the work is strong enough, opportunities will follow — sooner or later. In reality, this assumption causes a lot of frustration. Because agencies don’t book the most talented person.They book the person who is easiest to understand, compare, and confidently choose — often under time pressure. That’s why many great creatives struggle to get booked, even with impressive portfolios and years o
Jan 122 min read


How to Stop Losing Jobs Without Even Knowing It
Artists often think they lose jobs because someone “better” got the gig. But more often, they lose jobs for reasons they never even see. Not responding fast enough. Missing measurements. Old pictures. Incomplete profiles. Wrong categories. No references. Or simply: a booker couldn’t find them. Here’s how artists lose opportunities without realizing it — and how to stop it today. Reason 1: You Don’t Appear in Booker Searches Bookers use filters — height, skills, availability,
Dec 8, 20252 min read


Portfolio Red Flags Every Artist Should Fix Today
Let’s be honest: most artists don’t have a portfolio problem — they have a presentation problem. In a world where bookers scroll through dozens of profiles a day, the smallest red flag can push you off the list instantly. Not because you’re not talented — but because your portfolio makes it harder to trust, understand, or book you. These are the portfolio red flags that silently cost artists opportunities every single day — and how to fix every single one of them. Red Flag 1:
Dec 8, 20252 min read


5 Films Every Creative Professional Should Watch (That You Haven’t Seen a Thousand Times)
A curated list of five unique, inspiring films every creative professional should watch to boost creativity, perspective, and artistic growth.
Nov 25, 20253 min read


Beyond the Festival: Turning Encounters into Opportunities - at Young Stage 2025
Every year, the Young Stage Festival in Basel becomes a vibrant meeting point for artists and industry professionals from around the world — a week filled with performances, discovery, and inspiration. But when the lights fade and the stages fall silent, one question remains: How can these valuable encounters turn into lasting connections? That’s the question The Pending set out to answer. Bildcredits: Pablo Wünsch Blanco The Pilot Project In collaborati
Oct 14, 20252 min read
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