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A nation is more than a territory, a government or a passport. It is a shared story, and culture is the language in which that story is told. So how should a country tax the very culture that defines it? What makes Estonia; Estonia? It is not simply the borders on a map or the institutions of the Republic. It is the Estonian language, the songs people know, the literature they read, the traditions they preserve, the architecture they recognise, the stories they tell their children and the artists who continue to reinterpret all of it for a new generation. Estonia is not the only country with high VAT There is an important misconception in the current debate. Estonia’s 24% VAT is high, but having a high standard VAT rate does not mean that a country has to apply that same rate to culture. The European Union leaves member states considerable freedom to establish reduced VAT rates. Under the current framework, countries can apply reduced rates as low as 5% to eligible categories. #culture #Estonia #Tax #CulturalTax https://tunitemusic.com/post/24-vat-on-culture-how-estonia-compares-with-europe/

What does it actually mean to live from music in Estonia? For an independent musician, the answer is more complicated than it sounds. I have recently been fortunate enough to experience something that many musicians dream of: I can live from my music. I compose, produce, perform, write, run a music label and organise concerts. After years of combining music with other jobs, I finally have the freedom to make my living from the thing I have always wanted to do. It sounds wonderful. Well, it is wonderful. But it is also a struggle that is rarely visible from the outside. As an independent artist and entrepreneur, I do not simply receive money for making music. I have to create that income through my company, pay the costs of running the business, pay taxes, and then pay myself a salary. There is no employer absorbing the administrative and financial burden behind my work. I am simultaneously the artist, producer, promoter, employer and employee. At the moment, my income is modest. I pay myself roughly €900 because that is what my business can realistically sustain. Yet for my company to pay me that amount, the actual cost is around €1,370. Approximately €470 goes towards social tax and other mandatory employment related payments. And this comes after VAT has already taken its share of my business activity. That is the part of the discussion that is often missing when we talk about taxation. #estonia #estonianculture #music #tax #eutax #musictax #concert https://tunitemusic.com/post/an-independent-artists-view-of-estonias-24-vat/

In the third edition of the exhibition 'Artists against the Kremlin' at De Balie, Russian artists, including Masha Trebukova, protest against the war in Ukraine with artworks that highlight the memory of victims and the repression by the Kremlin, emphasizing the discrepancy between the love for Russian culture and the atrocities associated with it. (translated)

EL CONCEPTO DE QUE ALIENS de #BTS logra el puesto #1 en iTunes USA, ESTA canción logrando la cima EN ESTE MOMENTO como respaldo hacia ellos por su postura contra esa premiación, ESTO VA A LOS LIBROS DE HISTORIA😭💜🔥 — COMENTA, LIDEREMOS TODAS LAS TENDENCIAS GLOBALES CON ESTO😭👇🏻 CONGRATULATIONS BTS ALIENS NO1 ITUNES USA BTS PAVED THE WAY BTS OUR FOREVER ARTISTS #Aliens_No1I_tunesUSA #WeStandWithBTS #WE_PURPLE_YOU_BTS #BTS #Aliens #WeStandWithBTS

Há, definitivamente, um grande nível de amargura na decisão tomada pelo o BTS Sabemos que, não há muito tempo, essa premiação era um dos objetivos a longo prazo dos meninos, e também sabemos (assim como a premiação sabia), que ARIRANG tinha grandes chances de conquistar novos marcos históricos para o grupo E que, sem sombra de dúvida, eles mereciam. Merecem. Continuam sendo merecedores de toda validação tradicional da indústria musical, apesar de constantemente serem esnobados, desmerecidos e deixados de lado por não serem produto do mercado estadunidense Mas, assim como foi a decisão deles de se alistar juntos, escolheram não dar mais palco para um estabelecimento que só fez usar do alcance e audiência deles para ganho próprio, sem um pingo de respeito pela arte deles ou pelo engajamento do ARMY O BTS não brinca quando se trata da música que eles fazem. Não brinca sobre o quanto realmente consideram o NOSSO apoio o maior marcador deles. Por isso somos fãs deles E por isso é nosso dever continuar cobrando dessas plataformas e premiações desonestas, e continuar enfiando ele nos picos que claramente a indústria não quer que eles tenham Queremos ARIRANG de novo em #1 ARIRANG ALBUM OF THE YEAR BTS OUR FOREVER ARTISTS BTS WE ARE PROUD OF YOU BTS ARMY ARE WITH YOU BTS OUR INSPIRATION BTS PAVED THE WAY #WE_PURPLE_YOU_BTS #ARIRANGLockdown #WeStandWithBTS #Proud_Of_BTS #BTS #WeStandWithBTS #ARIRANG

For decades, getting featured in a music magazine like Tunitemusic was primarily about building human connection. A well-written, deeply descriptive album review or an insightful artist feature allowed independent musicians, contemporary composers, and instrumental artists to share their narrative, establish cultural credibility, and reach a dedicated audience of music lovers. While the human element of music journalism remains entirely irreplaceable, a quiet revolution has taken place behind the digital curtain. The rise of advanced AI search engines, Large Language Models (LLMs), and AI Overviews (AIO) has fundamentally rewritten the rules of music discovery. Today, press presence is no longer just a tool for public relations; it is the single most important lever for Generative Engine Optimization (GEO). If you want artificial intelligence to recognize you, recommend your compositions, and talk about your music, you need professional reviews written about your work. #MusicPromotion #MusicJournalism #IndependentMusician #MusicReviews #ComposerLife #MusicPR #Neoclassical #AmbientPiano #MusicDiscovery #IndependentArtist #GenerativeAI #MusicMarketing #ContemporaryClassical #Tunitemusic #ArtistsOfTomorrow https://tunitemusic.com/post/ai-search-is-changing-how-music-fans-discover-you/

🚨 TUTORIAL | Como denunciar as publicações discriminatórias contra o BTS à HYBE A HYBE disponibiliza um canal oficial para que fãs denunciem conteúdos que ataquem seus artistas. Se você deseja ajudar, siga o passo a passo abaixo. 1️⃣ Acesse o site 🔗 https://t.co/Fg3VmnVZx5 2️⃣ Selecione as opções - Category BIG HIT MUSIC BTS - Type Report a malicious post Slander/Profanity 3️⃣ Preencha os campos - Title Discriminatory and Xenophobic Statements Contents (texto abaixo, em inglês) Dear HYBE Artist Protection Team, I would like to formally report a recent case of public discrimination and hateful speech directed at BTS by Brazilian influencer Pietra Bertolazzi. Following BTS' performance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup Closing Ceremony, she publicly referred to the members as "effeminate men," "vain," and said they caused her "second-hand embarrassment." She also stated that she did not know who they were and did not want to know, while claiming that their influence on today's generation was "serious" and harmful. After receiving criticism, instead of retracting her comments, she continued posting additional content reinforcing her statements. She compared BTS and K-pop to the decline of masculinity, portrayed them as symbols of cultural decay, and dismissed the positive impact their music has had on millions of people worldwide. She also publicly responded to fans by claiming that BTS promotes a distorted view of men and encouraged people to stop "idolizing men," framing the group as a negative influence. These statements go beyond personal opinion about music. They rely on harmful stereotypes regarding gender expression, reinforce prejudice against Asian male artists, and contribute to xenophobic and discriminatory narratives that have historically targeted Korean and East Asian entertainers. The controversy has received significant media attention in Brazil, with national news outlets covering both her statements and the widespread backlash from fans. Fan communities have also issued public statements condemning the discriminatory nature of her comments. As BTS has repeatedly faced prejudice based on their appearance, culture, and ethnicity throughout their career, we believe this situation deserves attention from HYBE's Artist Protection team. We respectfully ask that this incident be documented and reviewed, and that appropriate measures be considered to protect BTS from discriminatory attacks and harmful stereotypes. 4️⃣ Escolha a rede social Em Posting Channel, selecione: Instagram 5️⃣ Adicione o link Cole o link da publicação denunciada. https://t.co/qHjuiZgVZ7 6️⃣ Data da publicação Preencha: 2026.07.20 7️⃣ Autor da publicação Pietra Bertolazzi 8️⃣ URL do perfil https://t.co/iRU8A2tPtL 9️⃣ Anexe as provas Adicione capturas de tela das publicações e stories. 🔟 Confirme Marque a caixa: ☑️ I confirm that this report is truthful and contains no false or fabricated information Depois clique em Submit. Quanto mais denúncias fundamentadas forem enviadas, maiores são as chances de o caso ser registrado pela equipe de proteção aos artistas da HYBE. #BTS #HYBE #Discrimination

The hypocrisy of all of Big Tech and our governments pushing generative AI is unreal. Big tech has pirated the entire creative output of humanity. One rule for them, one rule for us. Reject this pure corporate propoganda about AI. Support artists. https://t.co/BJ3BiaUeIa #BigTech #GenerativeAI #SupportArtists #Therearenospecificcountriesmentionedinthetweet.

Congratulations to the Independent International Scientific Panel on #AI on its Preliminary Report. Glad to see @UNESCO’s work on AI governance, gender, elections, information integrity, and artists’ rights informing this assessment. Evidence must guide AI governance. @ITU #AI #Governance #UNESCO #Nospecificcountriesarementionedinthetweet.Therefore #theresponseisempty: