Nueva Ola Micro Fest promotes the protection of original music with Enotar.io
Brenda Calderón, director of Nueva Ola Micro Fest, explains how digital registration has enabled independent artists to protect their original music and better understand intellectual property.
Costa Rican original music faces a constant challenge: the lack of accessible information and tools to protect creative works. This reality is especially visible to Brenda Calderón, musician, producer, and director of the Nueva Ola Micro Fest, a festival dedicated to showcasing independent artists who create original, self-managed projects.
In response to this need, Brenda integrated digital registration tools—such as Enotar.io—into the festival’s workflow to offer artists a simple and reliable way to document and protect their creations.
Addressing misinformation around intellectual property
“We’ve encountered misinformation and a lack of knowledge about protecting original and unpublished works. Unfortunately, it’s something we still need to work on and learn.”
Many of the artists who participate in Nueva Ola Micro Fest:
- Compose their own music
- Produce their own videos and visuals
- Develop performance concepts
- Create original material from scratch
But often arrive without knowing how to secure these works legally.
A strategic ally within the festival
“Enotar.io has been an incredible solution. Its platform makes it so much easier to register works, pieces, and all the material we develop during the micro festivals.”
What began as a sponsorship quickly turned into a close collaboration focused on strengthening the culture of intellectual property protection within the event.
“They’ve been extremely kind and professional. Having them as sponsors has been key because we understand the background of original music and the reality faced by independent artists.”
An urgent need for self-managed artists
Most festival participants are fully independent artists who produce all their creative materials from scratch:
- Original songs
- Unpublished lyrics and compositions
- Demos and early sketches
- Their own audiovisual content
- Stage and visual concepts
“Independent artists need an accessible solution to register their works, even when they’re still in progress.”
With digital registration tools, these artists can:
- Document ideas at any stage
- Register drafts, sketches, and demos
- Protect a piece before presenting it live
- Obtain verifiable certificates for disputes
- Have evidence in case of plagiarism or contractual conflict
Technology supporting artistic protection
Brenda highlights how well the platform has been received by the artists:
“It’s easy, it’s fast, and we know everything is fully protected. Blockchain technology works really well to safeguard our works.”
Positive feedback has been constant, reflecting the impact of introducing a culture of registration within the festival.
“People are very happy, and it has been a privilege to work with Enotar.io.”
A clear recommendation for independent creators
As a festival director, musician, and producer, Brenda shares direct advice:
“I recommend Enotar.io to all independent artists creating original works. I know they’ll find what they need easily, quickly, and safely.”
About Brenda Calderón
Brenda Calderón is a musician, producer, and director of the Nueva Ola Micro Fest, a Costa Rican festival dedicated to promoting independent artists working on original music and self-managed creative projects. Her vision focuses on providing real tools to professionalize creative work and protect artistic pieces from their earliest stages.
Her experience demonstrates how digital registration is transforming the way Costa Rican artists safeguard their creations and understand the importance of intellectual property within the independent music industry.
Conclusion
Brenda’s experience highlights the importance of strengthening the culture of intellectual property protection within festivals and independent artistic spaces. Her work shows that registering original music and self-managed works not only protects artists—it elevates the professional standard of the entire scene. Her leadership confirms that intellectual property education is essential for the growth of emerging music.
Acknowledgment
We thank Brenda Calderón for her commitment to independent artists and for sharing valuable insight into creative protection within a festival environment. Her work fosters a safer, more informed, and more professional ecosystem for those creating original music in Costa Rica.