Backstage tickets are the coveted pass that everyone wishes they had when their favorite band or performer is playing, but not many people realize that just about anyone can get them– if they know what they’re doing that is. If you weren’t lucky enough to win them on the radio, there’s still a variety of ways that you can go about hooking yourself up.
You can start by trying to get a media pass from your local media outlets. Call up the editor of your local paper and offer to cover the show for free, in exchange for passes and bylines. Editor’s are used to these kinds of solicitations, so you’ll want to come across as a seasoned professional, and of course, do a good job with the interview so that they’ll use you again in the future.
If your local media isn’t amenable to your offer, you can make the appeal to the company promoting the show. If it’s still a no go, try contacting the sponsors of the show and see if you can work out some sort of promotional deal in exchange for access.
Along the lines of business sponsors, you could try to get a job as a vendor for a business who will have products available for sale at the show. Granted, this isn’t direct backstage access, but it does provide you the excuse to get there early and stay late in hopes of striking a friendship with the people who can get you up close and personal with the band.
Alternately, you could just show up during the sound check under the guise of stage crew there to help set up. Many times, performers have down time to kill before the show and may be more approachable than afterward when all they want to do is get away from the crowds.
Of course, there’s a variety of other methods that you can use to go about getting backstage tickets, but these are some of the more sure-fire routes available. With a little strategic thinking and a bit of luck, you’ll find yourself exactly where you want to be when the spotlight hits the stage!
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