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Practical guides on ticketing, pricing, and event management for independent organizers.

Legal-practical guide

GEMA fees for events: what organizers should clarify before selling tickets

Practical guide to GEMA fees for events in Germany: when music use may need registration, what promoters should clarify with venues, and how ticketing fits in.

26 June 2026 · 16 min
Legal-practical guide

Register an event in Germany: permits, deadlines and organizer checklist

Practical checklist for event permits in Germany: public space, noise, venue responsibility, insurance, music, and what organizers should clarify locally.

26 June 2026 · 16 min
Legal-practical guide

Event insurance in Germany: liability, venue responsibility and organizer checklist

Practical guide to event insurance in Germany: liability, venue responsibility, promoters, volunteers, permits, and what organizers should confirm before selling tickets.

26 June 2026 · 16 min
Tax-practical guide

Ticket sales, taxes and VAT: what German organizers should prepare

Practical guide for German event organizers: ticket sales, Kleinunternehmer, VAT, invoices, payouts, records, and what to ask a tax advisor.

26 June 2026 · 17 min
Legal-practical guide

Youth protection at events: entry from 16 or 18, alcohol and door checks

Practical guide to youth protection at German events: entry from 16 or 18, dance events, alcohol, ID checks, QR-code tickets, and door planning.

26 June 2026 · 16 min
Event planning guide

How to organize a small event: checklist, budget and tickets

A practical small event checklist covering budget, permits, ticketing, promotion, guest check-in, and what to prepare before publishing your event.

25 June 2026 · 15 min
Association guide

How to organize a Vereinsfest: planning, volunteers and tickets

A practical guide for organizing a Vereinsfest or association festival: volunteers, budget, permits, GEMA, member tickets, supporter tickets, and check-in.

25 June 2026 · 15 min
Nightlife guide

How to organize a club night or party: tickets, door and safety

A practical club night and party checklist covering presales, guest list, youth protection, noise, QR-code tickets, scanner app check-in, and door planning.

25 June 2026 · 15 min
Workshop guide

How to organize a workshop or seminar: registration and tickets

A practical workshop and seminar planning guide covering registration, capacity, pricing, reminders, no-shows, materials, and QR-code check-in.

25 June 2026 · 14 min