Big Spring Jam
Media/Press Information

Credentials
Media credentials for Big Spring Jam are issued to accredited members of the media who are on specific assignment for a publication, information, or wire service or broadcast outlet. Credentials WILL NOT be issued to freelance journalists or photographers NOT on specific assignment.

Requests MUST be received at our office no later than (2008 date TBA) and be signed by a manager/editor on the letterhead of the requesting company. Each name and the individual’s title and purpose (press, photo, video, etc.) should be listed on the letter.

Big Spring Jam’s Media Relations will evaluate the request, assign the appropriate media credentials and forward a confirmation letter should the request be approved.

Mail, email or fax credential requests to:

Hannah Ficken

Big Spring Jam

700 Monroe Street

Huntsville, AL 35801

Fax: 256-551-2203

Email: hficken@vonbrauncenter.com

Media Check-In ***NEW PROCEDURES***
This year, all persons approved for media credentials must check-in in person upon arrival to the Jam each day to pick up his or her daily press pass. Media check-in is located at the (2008 location TBA). Each person checking in must show his or her valid ID and press credential from the media outlet that he or she is representing. Each person will receive the daily credential badge and will be required to wear it at all times while on site.

Media Credential pick up hours during the Jam are as follows:

(2008 dates and times TBA)

Media Information Luncheon
Please join us (2008 data and time TBA) at the (2008 location TBA) for a media information luncheon. You are encouraged to attend, dine and ask questions. There is no charge for the luncheon. Please RSVP to Hannah Ficken at hficken@vonbrauncenter.com or 551-2287 by (2008 date TBA) to ensure a place for you at the luncheon.

Interviews
Big Spring Jam encourages interviews by the media with acts coming in to perform during the festival weekend. Our Media Relations Team will be happy to assist you with contact information, bios, and anything else that may enhance your assignment. All interviews must be done prior to the event. There will be no interviews on-site during the event-no exceptions. To increase the chances of getting the interviews you desire, please submit your interview requests as early as possible.
Deadline for requests: (2008 date TBA)

For more information, contact Vickye Hester at 256-551-3125 or by email at hesterv@drakestate.edu.

Photography
Some acts may prohibit photography entirely by contract. Please abide by the instructions of the stage managers and/or media team members at all times.

Backstage Policy
Media credentials do not allow access to backstage or other off-limit areas.

For any other questions please contact:

Hannah Ficken
hficken@vonbrauncenter.com
(256) 551-2287

or

Miranda Landman
mlandman@vonbrauncenter.com
(256) 551-2242