| Many times all that it takes to get backstage tickets is | | | | local media outlets to determine if they are looking for |
| a little creativity. When faced with the “sold out” | | | | a freelance journalist or photographer to cover the |
| status of the desired show, most people just give up | | | | event. If you are comfortable with your writing and |
| and walk away – leaving ample opportunity for | | | | interview skills, this option provides you with a chance |
| those of you who are more persistent or creative to | | | | to get up close and personal with the stars. The |
| jump in and hook yourself up. | | | | downside of the media pass is that your allotted time |
| One of the simplest ways to do this is by volunteering | | | | is often limited – i.e. photographers are often kicked |
| to work as stage crew for the event. While this | | | | out of the primo position after the first couple of songs. |
| method may require you to do some physical labor, | | | | Last but not least, consider working the event. While it |
| there are several advantages of doing so toward the | | | | may not be entirely ideal to be bound to professional |
| end of getting “in” with the people who can | | | | behavior when you’d really rather be partying, there |
| make things happen. Not only do you stand a good | | | | is something to be said for getting paid to see the |
| chance of getting to meet the stars at some point | | | | people whom you would have chocked up the money |
| during the event, but you also stand to position yourself | | | | to see. The plus side of this option is that it gives you a |
| well so that you get called the next time an event | | | | viable excuse to arrive early and linger late, as well as |
| comes to town. I can’t even begin to list the | | | | make friends with all the right people who may be able |
| number of stars and awesome events I’ve scored | | | | to get you in. |
| doing this. | | | | With a little creativity, you may not even need |
| Another excellent avenue of getting backstage is by | | | | backstage passes to get some one on one time with |
| volunteering to do an interview with the band for your | | | | your favorite stars! |
| local media outlets. It is not uncommon for local media | | | | If your favorite show is coming to town and the |
| to hire freelancers to cover irregular events such as | | | | thought of getting backstage is the most exciting thing |
| this; and, if you play your cards right by proving your | | | | you can contemplate, you should set about trying to |
| value as a freelance journalist or photographer, you | | | | win backstage passes as soon as possible – after |
| stand to get a media pass for every show that | | | | all, everyone and their brother will be after those |
| comes to your area. | | | | tickets, so the sooner you get on it, the better! |
| If you cannot wrangle a way to get in to the show | | | | Start by scouring your local media for any contests or |
| legitimately, it’s time to get creative about more | | | | promotions they may be running. This can include |
| subversive measures of doing so. This is where you | | | | everything from listening to the radio station at the right |
| might try to get a look at the guest list and attempt to | | | | time and simply calling in, to constructing an elaborate |
| convince the guards that you are on it, or linger around | | | | essay about why you are the best person to give |
| with an “in-group” of people who already have | | | | those tickets to. Make sure to call every business who |
| passes and try to slip on in, or even put on an old | | | | is running such a promotion to get all the details so that |
| security shirt and attempt to walk right on through as if | | | | you don’t inadvertently end up disqualifying yourself |
| you have every right to be there. Who knows? With a | | | | because you didn’t follow the instructions. |
| little luck and a lot of guts, you might just succeed! | | | | If you can’t find anything locally, it’s time to get |
| If you’ve been trying to get backstage passes for | | | | online. This search can include anything from scouring |
| the upcoming show without success, you might | | | | fan forums to contacting the businesses who are |
| consider looking into the myriad of alternative options | | | | sponsoring the show. Again, look for contests, |
| available. Although none of these options will guarantee | | | | promotions and special events that will get you in. |
| your access to the coveted backstage, they will | | | | Along the lines of company sponsors, you should |
| certainly give you a higher chance of getting there than | | | | consider approaching them about doing their |
| waiting around in hopes that passes will simply land in | | | | promotions in exchange for free passes. Due to the |
| your lap. | | | | fact that every business sponsor wants to get as |
| If you are not indisposed to physical labor, the first | | | | much bang for their buck as possible, there are many |
| avenue you should look in to is getting on the stage | | | | businesses who are amenable to this idea. Sometimes |
| crew team for set-up and breakdown of the show. | | | | all it takes to win backstage passes is walking around |
| While doing this does not guarantee that you will get | | | | for a few weeks in advance handing out fliers and |
| backstage, nor that you will even get to see the show | | | | drumming up a crowd for the event. |
| while it’s going on, it does significantly increase your | | | | Of course, if you can’t win backstage passes, you |
| chances of catching the stars for a chat during their | | | | can always work for them by volunteering as stage |
| downtime. It also gives you ample opportunity to make | | | | crew or as a freelance journalist for the show. Either |
| friends with the people who can invite you to the after | | | | way you go, all it takes to get backstage in most |
| party. | | | | cases is a little creativity and confidence. Get really |
| Another excellent way of getting in to the show for | | | | smart about it and you might just win passes for your |
| free, and possibly getting backstage, is to contact your | | | | friends too! |