How do you go about getting a media pass for an event like a concert?

I don't have a large following yet because I created a new account a month ago, but I have some concert photos from my portfolio on there to showcase my live music work.

Should I just message on Instagram and ask?

>>4443373 (OP)
>Should I just message on Instagram and ask?
yes, but i wouldn't count on it too much. you should have more luck going in person and talking to the staff of the venue directly and sending the info on their email. sometimes smaller bands that don't have a guarantee to have their photos taken can be asked directly on their socials/email

seems like one of those deals where if you dont have the previous experience you cant get one but then how do you start?

How I Got Started

>Begin with smaller local or DIY shows where you don’t need a photo pass,just show up and shoot.

>Build a portfolio that proves you can capture compelling, well-composed shots. It doesn’t matter if the artist is well-known or not—if the photos look good, that’s what matters.

>Start reaching out to smaller (and maybe mid-sized) bands on Instagram to offer coverage. Keep your messages short and respectful.

>Stay consistent. As bands start sharing your work, others will notice. Eventually, you’ll have bands and artists reaching out to you. (maybe)

>Grow your following and credibility. Once you’ve built some momentum, start emailing tour managers directly for bands you want to cover because DMs rarely get answered for bigger acts.

Pro tip: Don’t expect to get paid; focus on building experience and connections.

>>4443373 (OP)
I dont know about concerts but I know about college sports.

If its smaller/informal you just walk in. When I shot soccer for my community college i just walked on the pitch and took pics.

at uni i needed to be affiliated with the team to get on the pitch. i found the soccer coach's email on the staff directory and sent an email asking him to consider me along with some sample pics from my CC's soccer team ~every 4 days. i also called a few times (straight to voicemail). after 2 weeks of email and calling I got an email from a communication/media team person and they let me on.

basically find the right person to bug and keep bugging them. technically it was the wrong person, but they were close enough to forward my email so

that's my story atleast

>>4443373 (OP)
don’t ask
just do it and if you get busted say you’re sorry

Contact not the venue, but the people performing.

I do Bonneville Speedweek every year and my press passes are re-upped the day the next years dates are announced.

>>4445732

also this works, fake it until you make it