MONEYFEST

The Artist-First Label Built Like a Startup

MONEYFEST is not a traditional label. It's a redefinition.
No advances, no recoup traps, no creative debt. Instead, we treat artist development like launching a startup: lean, scalable, and built on shared risk and upside.

Here’s how it works:

We partner with exceptional artists and creators on a master-split basis. That means:

  • No upfront investment required from the artist
  • No debt to pay back before seeing a cent
  • Everyone earns from day one - based on their contribution

Whether it’s production, high-end music videos, content creation, or strategic promotion everyone involved is an entrepreneur. Everyone owns a piece. All payouts are handled transparently via our distribution partner, so splits are automated and real-time.

We start lean. We build smart.

Instead of pouring 5- or 6-figure budgets into early-stage projects, we keep overhead low and quality high - by only working with partners who are invested creatively and financially.

If a project gains traction, it can be scaled easily: more content, broader campaigns, bigger reach. No wasted budget. No bloated team. Just strategic growth based on actual momentum.

Why it matters:

This model gives artists the space to develop without the pressure of debt or the fear of losing control. It's modern, fair, and built for the reality of today's creator economy.

First signing:

Charlie Lenehan (formerly of Bars & Melody)

An international artist entering a new chapter, with full creative freedom and a stake in every move he makes.

MONEYFEST is for the new wave: artists with vision, creators with skin in the game, and teams who know that equity and ownership matter more than ever.

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