I have to agree with Ken on this one. What most people don't
realize is that the performers don't always "own" their
material. John Fogerty is a perfect example. Here's a guy
who made and lost millions with CCR in the 60's an 70's
and ended up having to sell all his song rights, then had
to perform for years just to satisfy contract committments.
Like Billy Joel once said, "No one comes out of this business whole."
The merchandizing end of the business is what keeps it going.
It certainly ain't the music these days. Uh, oh, I'm letting
my age show!
BC
Ken Norton wrote:
> I'm sorry, but this subject is offensive to me.
>
> I have photographed many concerts as a Working Professional. The reasons
> for the no photography or taping during concerts is for several reasons.
>
> #1 Product sales. By taking pictures yourself, you are denying Mick Jagger
> and company additional sales of merchandise that they are entitled to.
> Their music and the staging is copyrighted. Even if you are only taking the
> pictures for personal use, this is still a violation of copyright laws.
>
> #2 Environment. By not allowing cameras into the facility reduces the
> flash bursts from the audience that are distracting to the carefully
> designed lighting of the stageshow. Along with that, the production company
> (band, and everybody involved) is trying to create an environment where
> audience members can kick back, relax and enjoy the show--not worry about
> trying to get a closeup shot of Mick scratching himself.
>
> #3 Videotaping. Most concerts (of large acts) are videotaped for Music
> Videos, promotional materials, or merchandising. Somebody standing against
> the railing blasting away with their C*n*n provides a nightmare for the
> filming crew.
>
> #4 It is absolutely wrong. Just because you paid a small fortune for that
> ticket, it doesn't give you the right to cheet and steal. As expensive as
> the ticket is, the money isn't made in the concert, it is made in
> merchandising. Concerts are really only a tool to sell merchandise. Did
> you know that those elaborate stages, sound systems and lighting systems
> cost $2-5 million dollars? (USD) And did you know that they have between 3
> and 7 complete systems because it takes a week to set each one up?
>
> If you really want to get decent photographs (or even halfway acceptable
> "postcards") you should get a press pass from the record company ahead of
> time. If you can justify your need, they will be glad to provide one for
> you. You might need to pay for one, but it can also get you access to the
> room during warmup.
>
> Ken Norton
>
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