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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 82 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 82 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.

For Artists

Nov 253 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

For Bookers

Oct 142 min read