backstage passes

[easyeasyeasy]

hi, anyone know how/where/if i can get hold of backstage passes - even if its just pointing out the obvious as i havent got a clue.

[gary baldy]

Give a roadie a b**w j*b?

[andy-hughes]

Pleae ignore GB's strictly 1970's answer - these days, security is usually so tight you won't get near a roadie, never mind the stars.

Backstage passes are strictly controlled, and usually issued at the beginning of a tour as laminates for people with a strict need to be in that area - which means band a crew. Press, guests and family visiting usually get a VIP pass which gives you access after the show, but again, you have to have a valid reason to get one.

I am a freelance writer, and occasionaly I;ve been isued with laminates, but I know my veracity has been checked in advance before the pass was handed over - you can't simply ring up and say you work for 'so-and-so' - they can, and they do check!

[easyeasyeasy]

thanks for the reply andy

[andy-hughes]

You are most welcome - sorry i couldn't be more positive!