DJ Sid advises artists to wise up, stand up

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Veteran disc jockey, Sidney ‘DJ Sid’ Baitsile, penned a lengthy open letter to local artists advising them to wise up and stand up against low payments they receive compared to their international counterparts.

DJ Sid has been advocating for artists for quite some time on different platforms.  He has also taken to social networks where he is always telling artists to stand their ground and demand equal payment as that of international artists.

In his letter the radio personality vividly advises local musicians to demand equal treatment as international acts who come to perform in the country.  International acts tend to receive more money for live show performances. 

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