Can you take cameras into concerts

Watson said that while the cameras are sometimes bothersome, fans should be allowed the liberty to decide how best to enjoy a musical performance. IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Politics Covid U. News World Opinion Business. Share this —. Follow NBC News. I believe that a concert will always be better if you are fully present in the moment. I think it is an amazing thing to be able to capture an artist with a mind-blowing photograph.

But, I believe that there is a reason that even people with press passes are sometimes limited to photographing only the first few songs. As an artist, it must feel like your music is being underappreciated if all people care about is taking a photo of their face.

It is important to take the pictures that you feel are crucial in order to remember the memories of that day. I have been to many concerts in my lifetime. The moments that I remember the most were the ones where I felt the energy in the room around me and took the moment to feel connected to everyone in the room through music.

Everyone in the room is singing along to your favorite songs and thanking the artists for creating it. Those moments can be cheapened by a phone, or a camera held directly in front of your face the whole time.

Even though it may be legal, or creative reasons that cameras are banned from concerts, another reason that I completely agree with is that maybe they are banned to encouraged to be more present in the moment and enjoy music for what it is. In the end, there will usually be a ban on bringing a camera to a concert. However, I think there are good reasons for this ban. There are also logical ways for you to still take pictures when you go through the right channels.

Other than that, take a breath, and enjoy the moment. It really depends on the concert. If your camera is strong and thin enough, put your camera in your shoe. I doubt that the guard would ask you to take off your shoes.

When in there, go into the bathroom and take the camera out of your shoe; put the camera in one of your pockets or any other easily-accessible area and enjoy the show. Wear an old jacket and carve a little seam in it make sure it's on the inside of the coat so nobody sees it , the size of a camera will do it and tape it up or sew it up.

Go through the whole process with the guard and get in. During the concert, play, show, etc. Once inside, if you get caught, do not make a fuss or a scene, your camera, film, memory card, and tickets may all be subject to confiscation.

Be apologetic and act ignorant. Take a cinch bag and a hoodie, wrap you camera into your hoodie and put the hoodie in you bag. Put in some cash, a phone, etc. The rules on confiscation will depend on the country the concert is in but taking property permanently is usually a form of theft, so there would have to be some way of giving the camera and its contents back to you.

You can be removed for trespass but your camera should be returned to you or you could sue the company and individuals involved. Yes No. Not Helpful 1 Helpful Does this apply for phones as well, since I'm planning to bring my phone to record? Phones are usually allowed in concerts, but if the venue doesn't allow phones, then yes, this would apply to phones.

Not Helpful 0 Helpful 8. Include your email address to get a message when this question is answered. By using this service, some information may be shared with YouTube. Ladies, put it in your bra! A good trick is to buy a bra that is a size bigger then usual, and simply use the extra space to hide your camera and other things that aren't allowed in.

Helpful 50 Not Helpful Remember to check the rules and allowances of the concert arena before trying this; you may be allowed to bring your camera in. Helpful 28 Not Helpful 7. Take all the photos you can! The lighting will be bad, the angles will be hard, and you cannot use flash or you will be seen.

You will probably come out with one or two good photographs per hundred. Digital cameras are best for concert photography, as you can take hundreds of photos without stopping or wasting film. Helpful 23 Not Helpful 7. Wait 'till the end of the show to shoot. That way, if you get caught and kicked out, you won't have missed much of the show.

Helpful 22 Not Helpful If they say they are keeping your camera or film, ask for or call the police. Your camera and film are your property and they cannot be seized without due process. The venue can offer to let you stay, if you give them your film or erase the images, but they cannot demand that you give them your property and let them keep it. Helpful 20 Not Helpful If you are a photographer planning on taking good photographs for selling, check with your local newspapers and magazines first.

If they have an interest in buying your photos, you may get a media pass from them, allowing you to bring your equipment and possibly even stay at stage edge or backstage. Bag Policy Approved Bags 12" 12". Prohibited Items What can't I bring to a show with me? Battery operated glow sticks, glow balls or ropes Unlabeled medication or illegal drugs Signs, flyers and totems Confetti, streamers, glitter or balloons Drones Sticks, poles or sports equipment Wrapped items or gifts Inflatables Masks excluding those worn for protection against COVID Fidget spinners, Yo-yos or hacky sacks Whistles, horns or noisemakers Handbills or flyers Stickers, markers, or paint Aerosol cans Some prohibited items can be requested by artists performing at the venue.

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