Olympia camera policy

Effects

Just wondering if anyone else has any experience with this. Heading to see air tonight and will be in the pit and thinking I'll bring my camera and my 70-200L. I won't be snapping all night, just want to get a few good pictures then injoy the gig. I think I'm fine taking the camera in but I'm wondering if security in front of the barrier would take issue. I guess I'm looking for anyone who's had similar experiences there.

rowanh

I was under the impression you are not able to bring a slr into a gig because it is "professional" gear.. That is 3rd hand information though just something i have heard a few times. I guess it would obviously depend on the venue.

Ghost Train

Says here http://www.mcd.ie/venues/?c=olympiatheatre no video or cameras allowed

Sebzy

Hi Effects

been ages since I brought a camera into the olympia but the last time security was up in a huff about all cameras. You've left it a bit too late to ask the band or promoter for stage side access but you can still have a chat to olympia staff and ask if there is a no photography policy tonight.




http://www.ticketmaster.ie/Olympia-Theatre-tickets-Dublin/venue/198239
General Rules:
* No video or cameras allowed.

Still give them a shout.

CabanSail

MCD have a No Camera policy, but seem to ignore the P&S's and Phones. They do jump on you if you have a DSLR.

I have not paid a cent to MCD since I was aware of the BS they dished out to this site, so have not been to anything recently. I was at the Point once & quietly taking a few shots from the back with a 300mm hand held. I was quite annoyed at all the flashes going off & ruining the gig. It was not the flash brigade they did anything about but made threats against me.

Sleepy

I was politely asked to keep my dslr (450d with nifty fifty) discretely inside my jacket 'when yer not usin' it ' by security at Bob Dylan in the point.

Once you get it in they're not going to kick you out for having it unless you make a fuss about it, just make sure you've got somewhere you can leave it safe if you've to stash it somewhere in case you're refused entry with it.

Effects

Yeah, was going to drive in just in case but would prefer to have a few drinks. Went to Massive Attack there last October and getting in with my camera would have been easy enough but not sure what would have happened if I took it out. **** it, I'll give it a shot, I'll be there early to get a pit pass and if I have to drop it home after that then I'll have plenty of time.

eeyore2502

CabanSail wrote: »

MCD have a No Camera policy, but seem to ignore the P&S's and Phones. They do jump on you if you have a DSLR./QUOTE]

We where at Kid Rock last year with apoint and shoot and I was taking few pictures no flash at all in the pit and the security threatened to throw us out if he seen up using it again and not quite that polite either!! but yet two people up from us was using her point and shoot and recorded most of the security. Also security on the upper level was actually taking pictures for some of the people at the concert!! so go figure.

Sebzy

Photography policy generally has a hierarchy at gigs

Artist => promoter => Venue security
1. The artist has first say in it's contract and can override all
2. The promoter can override venue
3. Venue security just works with what their given in their brief.

So in the event the artist and promoter say nothing or are not clear it's at security's discretion. but as well all know some promoters just have policy's and like to enforce them.

I know this very well as have worked in all positions.

melekalikimaka

you will more than likely get it taken off you/booted out. olympia and acaemy getting pretty heavy handed these days

Effects

I got to take lots of pictures. There were only two people there with photo passes and the 10 minute rule was enforced. After a good while the security guy closest to me told me to take the lens off (70-200) I said I'd put the camera away and he said it was ok to shoot but just not with the long lens. Only other lens I had was a fisheye. Thanked him after the gig and he said he has no problem with people taking photos but he was asked to ask me to not use my long lens.

PCPhoto

Effects wrote: »

I got to take lots of pictures. There were only two people there with photo passes and the 10 minute rule was enforced. After a good while the security guy closest to me told me to take the lens off (70-200) I said I'd put the camera away and he said it was ok to shoot but just not with the long lens. Only other lens I had was a fisheye. Thanked him after the gig and he said he has no problem with people taking photos but he was asked to ask me to not use my long lens.

there isnt a 10minute rule ... its normally first 3 songs (no flash).

Effects

PCPhoto wrote: »

there isnt a 10minute rule ... its normally first 3 songs (no flash).

I've known it as 3 songs. Photographer there tonight said they were given the first ten minutes.

PCPhoto

as someone previously posted .... the order of power.

artist, promoter...security.

Effects

melekalikimaka

very nice shots, excellent band