Seven Ways to Get a Selfie or an Autograph at a Concert

In the event you you wish to meet your beloved band or band members, listed here is a simple and easy approach. Mix it up and see how these seven ways can possibly capture the attention and possibly score a selfie or autograph with your adored entertainer.

1. For performers playing top arenas/amphitheaters, get there several hours prior to the show starts at the most high end hotel in the city. Hang around outside near the walkway; waiting anywhere inside will more than likely ensure you get booted out. You should never attempt this for international tours, they are usually most likely extremely tired and bustling and you will most likely not be able to bump into them. For international tours, experiment with the venue.
2. After the show, wait around the tour coaches. Security guards will more than likely accompany you away because this is almost certainly a restricted area depending on the venue and inform you the band/singer cannot/doesn't wish to meet you.
3. Never quit. If you can see the tour bus going away, follow it (without being too close). It's going to either head to the hotel or drive to the next stop on the itinerary. If they go to the hotel you may try to meet the band. If you cannot get contact, go the next morning (before check-out times) to see if they leave in the tour bus.
4. Get to the venue extremely early. The band will usually be arriving around early for sound check.
5. Ask calmly, but clearly, for an autograph/picture. They may turn you down, but don't push it if they do. ONE item only. If you have a lot, they may think you are selling on ebay and refuse to sign.
6. Have a lot of common sense. New bands and "washed up" stars will likely want to sign stuff for their adoring fans. Older acts, like the Rolling Stones and Paul McCartney who have been constantly mobbed by people for the past 40 years will less likely sign something.
7. Many bands have different schedules. See where they play the night before and after. If the following city is 2 days away, they are likely going to sleep over in your city. If the following city is the next night and far away they will likely depart towards the city.

Always keep in mind, that bands and their members are just like you and me. We all want to be respected and you are more likely to win friends and opportunities by being considerate and authentic when you finally get that 10 seconds of fame.

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