JAZZFEST DENVER FESTIVAL PRESS CREDENTIAL POLICY
This policy applies to all members of the media who are interested in covering the Annual JazzFest Denver Festival (the Festival ). JazzFest Denver is a non-profit event produced by the JazzFest Denver Society, a 501 (c)(3) organization, and is possible only through ticket sales and donations by businesses and individuals.
We encourage you to support the Jazz Festival's educational programs and our commitment to presenting the world's best jazz artists both from our community and from around the world, by encouraging ticket sales in the community. Given the popularity of the Festival, the high demand for entrance to the Festival, the Festival's commitment to its sponsors, donors and patrons, and the sensitive nature of artists' rights, the Festival has established the following policies regarding Media Credentials and coverage of the Festival:
•Only members of the Media assigned to cover the Jazz Festival from a recognized media outlet may qualify for a Media Credential.
•The Jazz Festival defines "Media" as: journalists, photographers, editors or producers who have a verified and specific editorial assignment to cover the Festival for a specific media outlet (print, radio, TV) that reports on general entertainment, music, news, travel, etc. Bloggers and web journalists' media requests will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Freelance journalists without a specific assignment from a media outlet will not be considered for Media Credentials.
•Advertising personnel, marketing and sales associates, and other similar support staff employed by media outlets do not qualify for Media Credentials. We encourage you to support the Jazz Festival's educational programs and our commitment to presenting the world's best jazz artists by purchasing a ticket for the Festival.
•The Festival staff maintains the right to issue or deny Media Credentials at its discretion at all times.
To apply for a Media Credential for the Jazz Festival, members for the Media are requested to contact Festival staff at least one month prior to the Festival. You will also be required to complete an application and provide the following information:
1) Full names of those covering the Jazz Festival;
2) Media category: Press (print, radio, TV, or web journalism), photography, or video.
NOTE: Journalists using any kind of recording device (audio and/or digital video) must be accompanied by a video escort at all times while attending the Monterey Jazz Festival. Journalists using a detachable single-lens reflex camera (film or digital) must have a Photo Credential. Only a single Credential will be issued.
3) Publication, radio or TV station, or web site for whom you are covering
4) Full contact information, including email and cell phone
5) Verification in writing (fax, email or hardcopy mail) from publication editor or assignment editor of the Media to cover the festival. Verification must include full name and contact information for both the publication editor/assignment editor, and the applying journalist. Verification must be on appropriate letterhead.
6) For publications or media not familiar to JazzFest Denver staff, members of the Media will be asked to furnish copies of previous journalism covering jazz, music and/or entertainment.
All correspondence and questions regarding the Media Credential process should be addressed to:
Diane Carmen
JazzFest Denver, Marketing and Public Relations
9269 Krashin Drive, Conifer, Colorado 80433-9512
Tel: 303-674-9313/ Email: jazzfestdenver@aol.com
Members of the Media will be notified no later than ONE week prior to the festival regarding their status for Credentials for coverage of the annual Jazz Festival.
Requirement: Completion of Media Credentials Application Form
Please read the following guidelines. Not all Media Credentials Applications will be approved.
Press credentials and photo passes are limited.
• ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED FOR PARTICULAR FESTIVAL BY DEADLINES BELOW:
Event/Festival Event Date Deadline
JAZZFEST DENVER June 12-13, 2010 May 15, 2010
Applications received after the designated date/s will not be considered.
• Applicants will be notified no later than ONE week prior to the start of the festival. YOU MUST BE ON ASSIGNMENT TO COVER THE EVENT.
• We WILL NOT accept any applications from freelance photographers or writers who are not on confirmed assignment.
• Applicants must supply copies of recent and relevant coverage. (Can be clippings from previous year's coverage.)
• College newspapers and photographers will have limited access. Cases will be reviewed and each request must be accompanied by a letter from college or University liaison.
• Only Blogs affiliated with recognized media outlets will be considered.
Please note: Do not contact us offering to be a festival photographer. We have photographers in place already and do not need additional services.
JAZZFEST DENVER MEDIA CREDENTIAL APPLICATION FORM
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EDITOR/ PRODUCER
CIRCULATION/ RATINGS:
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