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You don't buy backstage passes... Not for Panic, not for any band. I've toured with bands for over 15 years and no band sells passes into their "private world". You either know someone... win them on radio (which aren't really backstage passes, just meet and greet passes)... do "the deed" to earn them... or persuade a local crew guy to "walk you in" and get kicked out soon after.

Contrary to popular belief, the "backstage" area is a workplace, not a party place. What happens here is WORK, not fun and games. These people (bands, touring and local crew) do this for a living, to earn money. Not because it's fun... believe me, it's no fun being on the road away from your family and friends for six months at a time, but it is profitable... on the road techs make ALOT of money and that's why most of us do it. If the money wasn't there, most of us wouldn't be either.

So please, don't come backstage unless you have a reason to. One less person in the way means I get to finish my job on time, and get out of the nasty venue and relaxing on my bus after working a 16 hour day. The bands will and often do make arrangements to meet their fans through radio contests, or other special appearances.

I'm not trying to discourage you, but too many fans backstage just get in the way of the people that are actually there to work.

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