If your dream artist is coming to town and the thought of getting backstage is the most enthralling thing you can think of you should set about trying to win backstage passes as fast as possible "of course , everyone will be after those passes, so the earlier you get on it, the better!
Start by searching for any contests or promotions they could be running. This can include everything from listening to the radio station at the right time and simply calling in, to writing an elaborate essay about why it is that you are the best person to give those tickets to. Make sure to call each radio or paper who is running such a promotion to get all of the details so you don't accidentally end up getting disqualified yourself as you failed to follow the instructions.
If you can't find anything regionally, it's time to get online. This search can include anything checking fan forums to contacting the firms that are sponsoring the show. Again, look for contests, promotions and special events that will get you in.
Along the lines of company sponsors, you must consider approaching them about doing their promotions in exchange for free passes. Thanks to the fact that every business sponsor wants to get as much return as possible , there are many firms that will like this concept. Sometimes all that's needed to win backstage passes is walking around for a fortnight in advance handing out fliers and drumming up a crowd for the event.
Naturally, if you can't win free backstage passes, it's always possible to work for them by volunteering as stage crew or as a freelance photographer for the show. Either way you go, all it takes to get backstage in most situations is a little creativeness and confidence. Get smart about it and you could just win passes for your buddies too!
Start by searching for any contests or promotions they could be running. This can include everything from listening to the radio station at the right time and simply calling in, to writing an elaborate essay about why it is that you are the best person to give those tickets to. Make sure to call each radio or paper who is running such a promotion to get all of the details so you don't accidentally end up getting disqualified yourself as you failed to follow the instructions.
If you can't find anything regionally, it's time to get online. This search can include anything checking fan forums to contacting the firms that are sponsoring the show. Again, look for contests, promotions and special events that will get you in.
Along the lines of company sponsors, you must consider approaching them about doing their promotions in exchange for free passes. Thanks to the fact that every business sponsor wants to get as much return as possible , there are many firms that will like this concept. Sometimes all that's needed to win backstage passes is walking around for a fortnight in advance handing out fliers and drumming up a crowd for the event.
Naturally, if you can't win free backstage passes, it's always possible to work for them by volunteering as stage crew or as a freelance photographer for the show. Either way you go, all it takes to get backstage in most situations is a little creativeness and confidence. Get smart about it and you could just win passes for your buddies too!
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