This is a list of links to pages that have information for musicians on a variety of subjects.
Please do not hesitate to ask at the CDO if you have questions with regard to any of these.
CURRENT OFFERS - opportunities available right now. Take a look!
Overview of summer festivals in 2021
https://www.musicalamerica.com/pages/?pagename=festivals2021_main&header
Violin Competition (Italy)
https://www.violinovittorioveneto.it/en/concorso.html
Summer Academy Hundisburg Castle (orchestra)
http://sma-hundisburg.de/en_apply.html
COVID SPECIAL - a few initiatives that might be of interest.
https://www.anderhalvemeterconcerten.nl/
https://www.opusklassiek.nl/actueel/streamen_corona.htm links to streaming services with classical music.
https://www.nporadio4.nl/actueel/artikelen/4813-initiatieven-voor-en-van-musici-in-tijden-van-coronacrisis Dutch Radio 4 resource.
https://www.coronaconcerten.nl/ live stream performance service.
https://www.philomela.nl/ corona-active concert organisation.
https://www.feisworld.com/blog/how-to-organize-and-host-a-successful-livestream-concert-from-home-with-zoom-webinar how to set up a livestream concert.
General overview with links to and information on all kinds of musical organisations and activities in the Netherlands.
Useful guide to taxes and earning in the Netherlands, with download resources and tips on things like VAT, insurance etc.
Answers to questions on VAT (BTW) and other tax related topics, as well as a section on filing tax returns for entrepreneurs.
More from the tax office with a detailed section on VAT (BTW).
Online accounting tool for managing finances.
Useful page with numerous links on living and working in the Netherlands, with expat services, latest news and job advertising.
iamexpat.nl Information on entrepreneurship and freelance working on the Netherlands
Dutch Chamber of Commerce. Information on registering and FAQs for entrepreneurs.
Dutch tax firm specialising in international workers and companies.
Dutch language site with links to various services, artist fee checklists etc.
Further Links and Recommended Literature
Writing a CV
http://jobsearch.about.com/od/cvsamples/a/blsamplecv.htm
Useful information on job hunting, cover letters etc.
https://www.xpat.nl/moving-to-netherlands/work-netherlands/how-to-apply-for-a-job/
EU Learning and Working resource
Angela Beeching's 33 Common Musician Mistakes (free download)
https://angelabeeching.com/33-mistakes/?utm_sq=giai9m4ogh
Practical financial information (in Dutch)
Belasting voor musici (tax for musicians):
http://financieel.infonu.nl/belasting/47009-belasting-betalen-voor- muzikanten-en-artiesten-wel-ofniet.html
Zelfstandig of freelancer (income tax for the self-employed or freelancers)
https://www.beroepkunstenaar.nl/zoeken/?q=inkomstenbelasting
Auteursrecht (copyright)
https://www.bumastemra.nl/faq-category/auteursrecht/
Music events and news
https://www.classicalnext.com/
Big list of music competitions in America and elsewhere in 2021
https://www.musicalamerica.com/specialreports/COMPETITIONS_2021.pdf
Career, marketing, communication
http://www.savvymusician.com/ (English: Dr David Cutler's book & resources)
https://www.cultuur-ondernemen.nl/english (Dutch & English: support and advice artists/musicians)
https://www.beroepkunstenaar.nl/en/ (Dutch & English: support and advice artists/musicians)
https://www.aec-music.eu/services/musicalentrepreneurship (English, French, German: information about entrepreneurship including examples of good practice)
http://www.musiccareernetwork.org/ (English: network of music career development officers)
http://artistshousemusic.org/ (English: career advice for musicians, articles and films etc.)
http://www.musicbizacademy.com/ (English (American): advice in entrepreneurship and marketing for musicians)
http://www.musicbizacademy.com/knab/ (English: partner page to musicbizacademy with advice in entrepreneurship and marketing for musicians)
https://nafme.org/ (English/American: National Association for Music Education)
https://angelabeeching.com/ (English: career advice for musicians)
https://www.hanze.nl/assets/kc-kunst--samenleving/lifelong-learning-in-music/Documents/Public/PDFHandbookMarketingandCommunicationStartingMusiciansEnglishversion.pdf (English: Linda Hendriks, Marketing & Communication for the Starting Musician pdf file)
http://andreasvierziger.com/selfmanagement (English: Music Management link list)
http://artupcareer.net/ (Check under 'Offers' and 'Collaborations' for opportunities)
https://www.feisworld.com/ (tips and tools for independent creatives)
https://www.namm.org/online/webinars (National Association of Music Merchants - videos including marketing tips etc.)
Jobs
http://www.auditienieuws.nl/ (Dutch: job vacancies for performers and teachers)
https://muziek.startpagina.nl/ (Dutch: music information and links that include job vacancies, musicians wanted etc.)
https://www.musicalchairs.info/ (English: job vacancies)
https://www.musicalamerica.com/ (English: with section for music jobs in America)
For Music Teachers
https://muziekonderwijs.nl/create-teacher (Dutch: online page for registering and advertising as a freelance music teacher)
https://arisbassblog.com/teach-music-online/ (English: handy blog about online music teaching with free webinar)
Additional
https://www.em-cultuur.nl/ (Dutch: supports e-marketing in the cultural sector)
http://www.communicatiecoach.com/ (Dutch: Articles & links connected with online marketing etc.)
https://namp.americansforthearts.org/ (English/American: arts marketing with some resources)
https://musicbusinesstoolbox.com/ (English: music promotion guide via subscription)
Music Publishing
https://www.dittomusic.com (music distribution company)
https://www.taxi.com (music distribution company)
https://www.europages.co.uk/companies/Netherlands/music%20publishing.html (list of music publishers/record companies in the Netherlands and elsewhere)
Educational
https://creativemusicworkshop.com/ (Online workshops/training videos)
General Information
http://donemus.nl/ (Dutch/International music publisher)
https://gaudeamus.nl/ (Contemporary music, Dutch)
https://www.jazzarchief.nl/ (Jazz, Dutch)
http://www.popinstituut.nl/ (Nationaal Pop Instituut - Pop music, Dutch)
https://www.raadvoorcultuur.nl/ (Dutch Council for Culture, information about national arts policy)
https://www.musicalamerica.com/ (American based online international music resource - news and jobs)
Jazz (both Dutch and international)
http://www.jazzserver.nl/ (Dutch)
https://www.europejazz.net/ (English: Networking, conferences etc.)
http://www.dutchjazzcompetition.com/ (competition)
https://www.jazzmasters.nl/ (jazz musicians in the Netherlands)
http://www.jazzflits.nl/ (Dutch jazz periodical)
http://www.jazzpodium.com/ (Dutch jazz magazine, CD reviews etc.)
http://www.draaiomjeoren.com/ (Dutch jazz weblog)
https://jazz.nl/ (Dutch impresario for bands/musicians)
https://www.jazz.startpagina.nl/ (Dutch: general listings & resource)
Classical music
http://www.classical.net/music/links/ (General classical music resource with links)
https://www.impulse-music.co.uk/ (Promotion site for performers and composers)
http://www.kamermuzieknederland.nl/ (Dutch chamber music foundation)
https://www.klassieke-muziek.startpagina.nl/ (Dutch: general listings & resource)
Fundraising & sponsorship
https://www.fundraising.com/ (USA/Canada, fundraising ideas and resources)
https://www.artscouncil.org.uk/ (UK funding for the arts)
http://www.sponsorscape.com/ (sponsorship database)
https://www.thebalancesmb.com/ (US based info on small business)
https://www.tiwaryent.com/advice-library/ (music industry advice page)
https://practicalsponsorshipideas.com/create-a-winning-sponsorship-proposal/ (Blog – 10 steps for sponsorship proposals)
Dutch websites fundraising
https://www.voordekunst.nl/ (Dutch - crowdfunding)
https://fondspodiumkunsten.nl/en/ (Performing Arts Fund NL - grants for music, music theatre and theatre)
https://www.123subsidie.nl/ (Dutch – general funding search engine)
http://www.kunstraadgroningen.nl/ (Dutch – arts funding Groningen region)
https://www.cultuurfonds.nl/ (Dutch – national funding including the arts)
https://www.beroepkunstenaar.nl/ (Dutch/English – information about the business side of the arts and cultural sector)
https://www.cultuur-ondernemen.nl/ (Dutch/English - knowledge centre for entrepreneurship in the cultural sector)
https://www.fondsen.org/ (Dutch – charity organisations)
https://www.fondswervingonline.nl/ (Dutch – listings for project funding)
https://onlinefondsenboek.nl/web/ (Dutch – pay for funding listings)
https://dutchculture.nl/en (Dutch/English – cultural database & helpdesk for international arts projects)
Media
https://www.concertzender.nl/en/ (multifaceted music streaming)
Also take a look at...
https://seths.blog/ Seth Godin's blog. Lots of links and general entrepreneurship advice.
https://www.sethgodin.com/ Seth's website.
https://simonsinek.com/ Simon Sinek - general entrepreneurship.
https://kk.org/kk/ Kevin Kelly - unsolicited advice and general life hacks.
Literature - suggested reading
Career Development
Highly recommended: Angela Myles Beeching's book, 'Beyond Talent'.
Angela is an experienced advisor in music career development, and this is a sort of handbook that covers everything from stage presence to marketing.
Also seek Angela out online:
Subscribe to her Facebook page 'Musicians Making It', which has frequent live video advice with useful insights and ideas on all kinds of topics.
Subscribe to the mailing list for Beyond Talent Consulting: Angela Myles Beeching - angela@beyondtalentconsulting.com
Recommended Literature
Herstand, Ari. (2019) How To Make It in the New Music Business - Practical Tips on Building a Loyal Following and Making a Living as a Musician (Liveright)
Villegas, Robert. (2015) How to Write a Sponsorship Proposal (Finding Sponsors Book 3) (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform)
Ricker, Ramon. (2013) Lessons from a street-wise professor – What you won't learn at most music schools (Soundown Press, US).
Timmons, Dr. Jill. (2013) The Musician's Journey: Crafting Your Career Vision and Plan (Oxford University Press)
Hallam, Susan & Gaunt, Helena. (2012) Preparing for success – A practical guide for young musicians (Institute of Education, University of London, UK).
Cutler, David. (2010) The Savvy Musician (Helius Press, US).
Abramsom, Lion. (2008) Writing the Perfect Sponsorship Proposal (Highgate Global).
Beeching, Angela Myles. (2010) Beyond Talent, Creating a Successful Career in Music (Oxford University Press).
Bennett, Dawn. (2008) Understanding the Classical Music Profession. The Past, the Present and Strategies for the Future (Ashgate Publishing, Abingdon, Oxon, UK)
Hendriks, Linda. (2008) Handbook Marketing and Communication for the Starting Musician (Lectorate Lifelong Learning in Music; Prince Claus Conservatoire & Royal Conservatoire, NL).
Nevue, David. (2007) How to promote your music successfully on the internet (Midnight Raid Productions, US).
Spellman, Peter. (2002) The Musician's Internet; On-line Strategies for Success in the Music Industry (Berklee Press, Boston, US).
Spellman, Peter. (2000) The Self-Promoting Musician (Berklee Press, Boston, US).
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