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I thought about this last year, but didn't act on it.
My father works at my hometown newspaper. I'm thinking of using this connection to get myself a press pass this year.
I'm looking at the application right now, and I don't see any specific criteria listed. My hometown's about 21K people; not sure about the paper's circulation without asking.
I think it's highly unlikely to get a photographer credential, but I suspect a general writers' press credential is possible.
Has anyone out there had a press pass before? Does anyone know what criteria they use to give/deny press passes?
Ask Moe, he had press passes last year for Roo and Rothbury as far as I know. I remember reading about how difficult it was for him to get them last year, so I'm sure he knows a thing or two
I have a photographer friend who had a general press pass last year, through a local website, and he's trying to figure out how to get himself photographer credentials this time around. Photog credentials only seem to go to print publications.
My friend's been helpful to an extent, but couldn't answer some of the print-publication questions I had. Hence, this thread.
Thanks for the Moe tip. I might have to drop him a line.
Post by pondo ROCKS on Mar 28, 2009 15:26:22 GMT -5
From someone who has had several press passes in the past...here is my advice.
One, it is a lot harder to get a photographers pass than just a press pass. If you work for a college newspaper, you might as well forget it on the photo pass (yes, in general, their are two different types of passes.)
I usually submitted proper paperwork, had a letter of reference on company letterhead from my boss and sometimes, had to submit writing samples as well. Always give them more info than they want or elaborate as much as you can. If you already possess a ticket, they may extend a press pass to you easier, since it appears that you are going to go anyways so include that in your cover letter. Do NOT be a freelance person (photographer or journalist) and try to get a press pass at Bonnaroo, as that is usually a waste of your time (and thiers). Bonnaroo is not big on freelance work.
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Post by spiderblues on Mar 28, 2009 22:37:33 GMT -5
I shoot for jambase.com & have shot Bonnaroo the past few years. www.jambase.com/Articles/14242/Bonnaroo-06.12-06.15-Manchester/0 The way it works for me is around May a media request is sent out by the company handling the credentials. This will ask who your with, print or online publication, if online, how many hits monthly, circulation & what your intentions are. It also asks if you need tickets & if you will be camping or not. End of May they usually get back to you with an answer if you're in or not. Madamponde is right that photo is more difficult to get than a media pass. Photo gets you in the pits, media gets you in the media area. College requests are usually turned down too. That's usually how it works, at least for me. Hope that helps. Rod
I have a photographer friend who had a general press pass last year, through a local website, and he's trying to figure out how to get himself photographer credentials this time around. Photog credentials only seem to go to print publications.
My friend's been helpful to an extent, but couldn't answer some of the print-publication questions I had. Hence, this thread.
Thanks for the Moe tip. I might have to drop him a line.
Bamabelle gets press passes also. For Voodoo too normally - she can also give you information
correction: "Information on where to pick up your tickets and credentials will be sent to you via email no later than 48 hours prior to the start of the festival."
edit- I applied for a photo pass as well but was denied, all well, no complaints from me ;D
correction: "Information on where to pick up your tickets and credentials will be sent to you via email no later than 48 hours prior to the start of the festival."
edit- I applied for a photo pass as well but was denied, all well, no complaints from me ;D
ahhhhhh - sucks that you did not get the photo pass - but I understand that those are fairly limited anyway - but would have loved to see some pics from you
it totally sucks, but a press pass allows for professional photography equipment to be brought into centeroo so I will be able to take some good shots.. just no pit access
