Backstage pass

A backstage pass is a credential which allows its bearer access to restricted areas at a performance or conference venue, most commonly associated with rock music groups. Backstage passes can come in the form of lanyards, stickers or wristbands. To deter counterfeiting, these passes often include holograms and unique artwork. After the performance, backstage passes sometimes become memorabilia sold to fans, especially when the pass is signed by a performer or famous person.

For other uses, see Backstage pass (disambiguation).
An example of a backstage pass for Vans' Warped Tour in 2006.

Types of passes

There are a number of different types of backstage passes:

  • Access All Areas (AAA) allows the bearer access to the venue both before and after the performance. Such passes are usually restricted to the performers, promoter and artist management.
  • Very Important Person / Guest (VIP) allows the bearer limited access both before and after the performance to specific rooms within the venue, such as the green room. Such passes are usually allocated to close friends of the performer and promoter.
  • Meet & Greet allows the bearer limited access to a (typically) pre-show event where performers will meet with fans, pose for selfies, sign autographs, etc. Such passes are usually allocated via performers' fan-clubs, radio-station contests, or via certain "VIP Experience" type premium-tickets.
  • After Show allows the bearer limited access strictly after the performance to specific rooms within the performance venue, such as the green room. Such passes are usually allocated to friends of the performer and promoter.
  • Working allows the bearer access to the majority of the venue, apart from the dressing rooms for the performer. Such passes are usually allocated to production, lighting and sound technicians.
  • Local Crew passes are used by those who construct the event, such as setting up the stage. These passes may only be valid before and after the performance, not during.
  • Photo passes permit photographs with a professional camera. These cameras usually have a detachable lens, or lens bigger than 35mm and subsequently are usually banned to the public. This pass may also entitle the bearer access to the front of the stage for a short amount of the performance.
  • Other employee passes for people who work specific jobs in support of the act, such as catering, security, publicist, and merchandising personnel.

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