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◉ CallMar 29, 2026

Pay artists for bringing their people, not selling tickets

Samir draws a line: no more festivals that degrade artists behind closed doors. He's designing a model where local talent gets paid $2-3k per 1000 fans they bring — and artists feel like legit artists, not labor.


Brand: Samir HamidSource: CallPublished: Mar 29, 2026

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