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Guides for musicians & bookers
Useful writing from Music Artist Index: where to find work, how much to charge for playing, how you sit in the room and in the market, and other practical notes for Dubai gatherings.
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Photo, bio, packages, WhatsApp, and “where I’m playing” — the edits that raise reveal and call rates.
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Working with catering teams (and MyChef)
Why catering often books before music — and how MyChef’s sponsorship keeps Music Artist Index free for artists.
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Villa party music checklist
Practical notes for birthdays, dinners, and private parties — arrival, volume, set length, and working with catering.
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How you sit: stage presence that books again
Volume, eye contact, outfit, and reading the room — the quiet skills that get you recommended after one night.
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How much to charge for villa gigs
Simple frames for pricing dinner sets, party DJs, and show acts in Bali (IDR) and Dubai (AED) without racing to the bottom.
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Where to find music jobs in Bali and Dubai
Villa parties, hotels, residencies, agencies — where real playing work actually shows up, and how Music Artist Index fits in.
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