2007 North Carolina State Fair
Media Credential Policy
This policy is approved by the N.C. State Fair Manager, N.C. State Fair Press Office Director and the N.C. Commissioner of Agriculture.
The reason for this policy is
- to accommodate working media quickly and efficiently.
- to assist Fair personnel in quickly identifying reporters cleared for access and media privileges.
- to enable the media to enter the Fairgrounds quickly.
- to properly respond to numerous requests for press passes.
Media passes will be distributed to media organizations before the start of the Fair on Oct. 12, 2007. Media organizations will be given a pre-determined number of passes. Staff members are expected to share media passes for working assignments only.
It is the discretion of the Press Office to determine if passes are issued.
N.C. State Fair Media Passes are NOT FOR PERSONAL USE. Passes are to be used only by members of the working media. Organizations who abuse this policy will be removed from future credential lists. No children are allowed to use these passes.
Parking in the Media Lot is restricted to official "N.C. State Fair Media Parking Permit" holders only. Parking attendants will not accept a Press ID as a parking permit. Each news organization will receive at least one parking pass. Staff members are expected to share parking privileges, as parking spaces are limited.
Freelance Reporters and Photographers
Freelance reporters and photographers will not be issued press passes unless they submit proof of employment/contract with a news organization. This could include a letter from a news director, editor or similar authority. No business cards or bylined articles will be accepted. To expedite the process the application and letter must be received by Oct. 1. The letter must be on original media organization letterhead and include a phone number of proper contact at the news organization if further information and clarification is needed. Freelance reporters and photographers must re-submit this information each year.
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Dorton Arena Nightly Entertainment Concert Policy
Concert Reviews
Writers must call in advance and check in at the Press Office by 6 p.m. the day of the show to be designated as a member of the working media. This does not allow for backstage access unless previous arrangements have been made with the artist.
Interview and Backstage
All interviews and backstage passes must be arranged through the artist's management. Please contact Mike Pleasant, State Fair assistant manager, at 919-733-2145 for contact information.
Still Photography
Requests for access to concerts must be made by noon on the day of the show. Photographers must check in at the Fair's Press Office by 6 p.m., and will be given instructions for that concert and will be updated on the artist's photography policy. The concert pass does not allow backstage access. In Dorton Arena, photographers will be escorted to a designated area near the stage for media coverage. They will be advised as to when the allotted time for coverage is over.
Video Photography
Videotaping is not permitted by most artists. If you would like to video a short portion for media coverage, contact Mike Pleasant, assistant manager, at 919-733-2145, who will attempt to get permission for you. No videotaping will be permitted without advance notice from the artist.
Thank you for your cooperation. We look forward to seeing you Oct. 12-21.
