Collaborative Concert Model with Direct-to-Audience Sales
This guide explains the "collaborative concert model between host and musician, with direct-to-audience sales" used in Schubertiades, and the associated legal and tax obligations.
1. How does the model work?
The collaborative concert model between host and musician, with direct-to-audience sales is based on the idea that both the host and musician sell tickets directly to the audience, without intermediaries. Schubertiades acts solely as a technological platform to facilitate these transactions and manage the revenue, but the final customers of hosts and musicians are exclusively the audience members.
Ticket Sales: The audience purchases tickets directly through the Schubertiades platform, which connects hosts, musicians, and the audience.
Revenue Collection: Schubertiades collects the full ticket revenue and retains a commission of 18% for its services.
Net Revenue Distribution: From the remaining 82% of the revenue:
50% goes to the host, who provides the venue and contributes to the organization.
50% goes to the musician, who delivers the performance and artistic experience.
This model ensures an equitable collaboration between host and musician, with complete autonomy for both parties, while Schubertiades facilitates the management and distribution of revenue as a tool for hosts and musicians.
2. Host Obligations
General Requirements:
Income Management: The host must comply with applicable tax regulations depending on their status (self-employed or occasional activity).
Invoicing: Issue invoices to the audience members who request them, if applicable.
Insurance Management: It is recommended to consider liability insurance to cover potential incidents during the event.
Tax Declarations:
Tax Responsibilities: Fulfill tax obligations based on habitual or occasional economic activity.
Professional Advice: In case of doubt, consult a tax advisor to ensure compliance with regulations.
3. Musician Obligations
General Requirements:
Income Management: The musician must comply with applicable tax regulations depending on their status (self-employed or occasional activity).
Invoicing: Issue invoices to the audience members who request them, if applicable.
Copyright: Ensure compliance with necessary licenses when performing copyrighted works.
Tax Declarations:
Tax Responsibilities: Fulfill tax obligations based on habitual or occasional economic activity.
Professional Advice: In case of doubt, consult a tax advisor to ensure compliance with regulations.
4. Role of Schubertiades
Schubertiades acts as a technological intermediary, providing a platform that connects hosts and musicians to facilitate intimate concert organization. We do not organize events directly or act as a party to the contracts between hosts, musicians, and attendees. Our role is to offer tools and support for seamless connections. All legal, fiscal, and organizational responsibilities lie with the hosts and musicians involved.
Ticketing Intermediary:
Schubertiades facilitates ticket sales and retains a commission of 18% on gross revenue.
Revenue Distribution:
Schubertiades retains 18% as commission. From the remaining 82%:
50% is transferred to the host.
50% is transferred to the musician.
Revenue distribution is completed after the concert concludes, no later than 5 business days after the event.
Commission Invoicing:
Schubertiades issues an invoice to the musician for the 9% commission corresponding to their share.
Schubertiades also issues an invoice to the host for the 9% commission corresponding to their share.
This guide is designed to help you understand the model and comply with your tax obligations. If you have any questions, we recommend consulting a tax or legal advisor.
