2012 Press Applications

Thank you for your interest in covering Shambhala Music Festival.

To apply for a press pass, PLEASE READ the guidelines below before filling out the application form.

PLEASE SUBMIT APPLICATION BY June 15th, 2012. We will not review or consider applications received after this date. Thanks in advance for your cooperation.

Also, please note that PRESS credentials are very limited and not all applications will be approved. ADVANCE COVERAGE is highly preferred.

PRINT AND ONLINE NATIONAL/REGIONAL MEDIA OUTLETS:

Please complete the official application form detailing your planned coverage. All applicants will be notified by July 5th, 2012.

BLOGGERS:

A limited # of credentials are available to bloggers. Please help us by providing detailed information about the website, including traffic, hits, coverage, etc.

FREELANCE PRINT MEDIA:

All Press MUST be on assignment with coverage secured. Because of limited credentials, we are not able to provide media passes to freelance writers who are not on assignment. Please have your editor send a letter confirming your assignment to media@shambhalamusicfesival.com upon submitting your application. Without this, the application will not be considered.

RADIO:

Instead of links to articles, please provide streamable audio of your radio show. It is preferable that you provide links to content that is relative to electronic music / festivals.

IMPORTANT

• Photography is not permitted, except for official Shambhala Photographers. Images for your article will be provided by Shambhala Music Festival, facilitated through the Media Center.

• Please submit a recent article you have written via email attachment to britz@shambhalamusicfestival.com, or provide links in the space on this form.
• Submitting this application does not qualify you for media accreditation. You will be notified by July 5th, 2012 if you have been accepted.
• A history or prior admittance does not guarantee approval or waive any aforementioned requirements.
• Misrepresentation of position or publication / website will bar you from future Shambhala Music Festival, Ltd. productions.
• Press credentials are reserved for working members of the media only. Employees or associates / guests of media outlets who do not work in editorial capacity do not qualify for accreditation.
• Shambhala Music Festival, Ltd. reserves the right to eject anyone, on-site by ticket or otherwise, who is, in our opinion, not acting in the best interest of the festival or in any way abusing the privilege of accredited press personnel. This includes respecting the performer/audience relationship, performer privacy, guest privacy backstage and performer lounge protocol.
• You will need to bring photo I.D. and be photographed for lanyard, tag all gear, and sign off on “Press Protocol” agreement.

If you’d like to send a copy of your publication in advance, or you think we may not be familiar with it, feel free to mail a copy to:

Shambhala Music Festival

Suite 2003 – 622 Front St.

Nelson BC

V1L 4B7

Thank you in advance for your time and we appreciate your interest and support.

Please proceed to the Press Application.