Types of Passes
There are a number of different types of backstage passes:
- All Access passes allow the bearer unlimited access to the performance venue. Such passes are generally restricted to the performers, their crew and management, and management of the venue.
- Stage Crew passes are used by those who set up the stage. If used by local, temporary help, such passes are usually valid only during this part of day, and not for during or after the show.
- Other employee passes for people who work specific jobs in support of the act, such as catering, security, and merchandising personnel.
- Passes for media, such as press reporters and photographers.
- Limited Access passes are usually intended for specially selected fans that get to "meet and greet" the performers, and can also be used for guests of the band in order to give them VIP status. Sometimes these passes will actually have VIP printed on them. These passes are often issued for afterparties.
- Backstage passes are also given out by the band and band's manager to selected fans who want to hang out with the band. These passes are commonly associated with groupies, and are frequently issued for afterparties.
Otto and PERRi are well known as the two largest manufactures and designers of passes up until 2003. Reno, Nevada has become the largest source for bands to have their passes printed. Otto is still printing passes and is the oldest printer of backstage passes.
There are some ways to get backstage passes. One way is to get employed for the venue. Some backstage passes are given as prizes by official fan clubs. Sometime local radio stations and/or local music shops will obtain one or a few from the concert promoters or their agents and will give away as a type of promotional prize.
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