Contact the opening bands for asking for a press pass from them instead of the headliners, who probably had 100 photographers reaching out to them.
Also, try reaching out to the record labels themselves.
I’m in your same situation but have had some luck recently when a band I shot in the past asked me to be the photographer for their label’s two day festival. It was good publicity and networking.
Try to link up with a local newspaper or blog and take pictures on their behalf or start your own site.
Contact the opening bands for asking for a press pass from them instead of the headliners, who probably had 100 photographers reaching out to them.
Also, try reaching out to the record labels themselves.
I’m in your same situation but have had some luck recently when a band I shot in the past asked me to be the photographer for their label’s two day festival. It was good publicity and networking.
Try to link up with a local newspaper or blog and take pictures on their behalf or start your own site.