Meet & Greet Experiences - Autograph Live2024-03-29T08:22:19Zhttps://live.autographmagazine.com/forum/topics/meet-greet-experiences?commentId=3524372%3AComment%3A1304089&x=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=noUnfortunately there are no co…tag:live.autographmagazine.com,2023-07-14:3524372:Comment:18492262023-07-14T00:34:50.064ZDavid Munchhttps://live.autographmagazine.com/profile/David813
<p>Unfortunately there are no conventions in South America.</p>
<p>Unfortunately there are no conventions in South America.</p> Had a meet & greet with T…tag:live.autographmagazine.com,2023-04-04:3524372:Comment:18309632023-04-04T09:05:28.240ZHervéhttps://live.autographmagazine.com/profile/Herve
<p>Had a meet & greet with Tarja (Turjunen). Around $80 with goodies (signed setlist, signed poster,...) + 1 item signed, and she was really VERY friendly during the photo & discussion session, very far from the image some wants to give from her ! Really a nice experience. Only negative point is that the M&G was at 3:30 for a show at 8:00, so you had 3 hours to wait after (but who cares...).</p>
<p>Had a meet & greet with Tarja (Turjunen). Around $80 with goodies (signed setlist, signed poster,...) + 1 item signed, and she was really VERY friendly during the photo & discussion session, very far from the image some wants to give from her ! Really a nice experience. Only negative point is that the M&G was at 3:30 for a show at 8:00, so you had 3 hours to wait after (but who cares...).</p> Curious if anyone has done a…tag:live.autographmagazine.com,2021-01-26:3524372:Comment:15780542021-01-26T01:20:41.427ZRichhttps://live.autographmagazine.com/profile/Rich1
<p>Curious if anyone has done a Zoom/virtual meet & greet? I was in the camp who thought these had to be second rate if not outright inherently disappointing experiences. I purchased one a few months back for my favorite artist, and was really pleasantly surprised how that experience somehow - in some ways - actually exceeded in-person counterparts. With the autograph/photo op aspect absent, the end result was actually more laid back and more interactive, a dramatic departure from the usual…</p>
<p>Curious if anyone has done a Zoom/virtual meet & greet? I was in the camp who thought these had to be second rate if not outright inherently disappointing experiences. I purchased one a few months back for my favorite artist, and was really pleasantly surprised how that experience somehow - in some ways - actually exceeded in-person counterparts. With the autograph/photo op aspect absent, the end result was actually more laid back and more interactive, a dramatic departure from the usual "on the clock" feeling you get at most live meet and greets. I suppose this is less exciting for people who are more casual fans (who at least walk away with an autograph/photograph/bragging rights even if the interaction is brief and awkward), but for bigger fans it might actually end up being a blessing that was damn near unheard of pre-pandemic. Obviously not all of them are are going to be great, depending on the organizer, artist/ego, involved, etc. But it is a different opportunity that just wasn't really a thing a year ago. </p> I saw Ashe earlier this week,…tag:live.autographmagazine.com,2019-09-29:3524372:Comment:13953952019-09-29T18:27:42.803ZRichhttps://live.autographmagazine.com/profile/Rich1
<p>I saw Ashe earlier this week, and her pre-show meet & greet was fantastic. It was about a $40 or so add on, and it was about as good a value as you could ask for. It was sort of broken into three parts, organized but not super strict. Part one you got to chat with her one on one and took your photo ops. Part two we sat around in a circle, and she answered questions we wrote out (and just kind of chatted in general). Afterwards, she went around to us and signed whatever we wanted. A…</p>
<p>I saw Ashe earlier this week, and her pre-show meet & greet was fantastic. It was about a $40 or so add on, and it was about as good a value as you could ask for. It was sort of broken into three parts, organized but not super strict. Part one you got to chat with her one on one and took your photo ops. Part two we sat around in a circle, and she answered questions we wrote out (and just kind of chatted in general). Afterwards, she went around to us and signed whatever we wanted. A stellar experience and great value for a rising star.</p>
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<p>Yungblud is apparently doing a lot of in-store meet & greets on his upcoming tour. Looking for a post on this - I know it was in his Instagram Stories a few days back.</p>
<p>Yungblud is apparently doing a lot of in-store meet & greets on his upcoming tour. Looking for a post on this - I know it was in his Instagram Stories a few days back.</p> Charli XCX will be doing free…tag:live.autographmagazine.com,2019-09-20:3524372:Comment:13918462019-09-20T15:30:25.470ZRichhttps://live.autographmagazine.com/profile/Rich1
<p>Charli XCX will be doing free meet and greets at her shows - limited to the first 50 fans in line.</p>
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<p>Charli XCX will be doing free meet and greets at her shows - limited to the first 50 fans in line.</p>
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<p>I have done a few but Firehouse was the best. My sister who lives in another state liked them so I asked one of the staff on a whim if Firehouse might do a shoutout for my sister. Not only was the staff cool the manager agreed and the band did a quick shoutout for my sister. A little goes a long way and they could not have been cooler. I believe it was $100 for meet and greet with a nice bag of signed photos setlist etc. </p>
<p>I have done a few but Firehouse was the best. My sister who lives in another state liked them so I asked one of the staff on a whim if Firehouse might do a shoutout for my sister. Not only was the staff cool the manager agreed and the band did a quick shoutout for my sister. A little goes a long way and they could not have been cooler. I believe it was $100 for meet and greet with a nice bag of signed photos setlist etc. </p> It was basically a $100 photo…tag:live.autographmagazine.com,2019-09-08:3524372:Comment:13873092019-09-08T23:23:41.989ZRichhttps://live.autographmagazine.com/profile/Rich1
<p>It was basically a $100 photo op, though Grace was super sweet. I was first up, so I didn't want to rock the boat or set a bad mood by even trying, as they made it pretty clear that the policy was no autographs. Tried post show, but her team (who I have a few issues with) led her straight to the bus. She did stop for a couple fans reshow (before I got there). She seems to be one of the few musicians who's generally easier to catch pre-show than post-show.</p>
<p>Most of my M&G…</p>
<p>It was basically a $100 photo op, though Grace was super sweet. I was first up, so I didn't want to rock the boat or set a bad mood by even trying, as they made it pretty clear that the policy was no autographs. Tried post show, but her team (who I have a few issues with) led her straight to the bus. She did stop for a couple fans reshow (before I got there). She seems to be one of the few musicians who's generally easier to catch pre-show than post-show.</p>
<p>Most of my M&G experiences this year have just been blah. Dido's soundcheck M&G was a very nice experience, and the Nina Nesbitt ones were by far the best value. But, overall, these things tend to be disappointing. Meeting these musicians on the street or by the bus is almost always better, and I'm not even talking about the money savings. </p> Sad! You could always sneak a…tag:live.autographmagazine.com,2019-09-08:3524372:Comment:13870722019-09-08T13:20:29.597ZB. Andersonhttps://live.autographmagazine.com/profile/BAnderson
<p>Sad! You could always sneak a CD cover and sharpie (something small that can be hidden), and ask spur of the moment if you see an opportunity. But be prepared to have them decline -- which might make you not like them - even though it is nothing personal against you - some are just weird about autographs. More likely than not any people there working for the artist will immediately say no or decline you, so don't ask them or let them see an item you want signed (keep it in a pocket), but it…</p>
<p>Sad! You could always sneak a CD cover and sharpie (something small that can be hidden), and ask spur of the moment if you see an opportunity. But be prepared to have them decline -- which might make you not like them - even though it is nothing personal against you - some are just weird about autographs. More likely than not any people there working for the artist will immediately say no or decline you, so don't ask them or let them see an item you want signed (keep it in a pocket), but it is up to the artist if they sign.</p>
<p>I would only ask if you get a chance to have a small conversation and seem to establish rapport, "Hey Grace, this is my favorite __. Can you sign it?" Keep it to one item if they asked for no autographs.</p>
<p>She might say something like, "No, sorry, darling, I am working." So be prepared to be declined.</p>
<p>It might work even if rushed; these things can be unpredictable. Pre or post might work also, but if it were me I would try it there as long as you have thick enough skin to be turned down and not dislike the artist, knowing they just are going to do that to everyone.</p> Grace Vanderwaal M&G tomo…tag:live.autographmagazine.com,2019-09-06:3524372:Comment:13864002019-09-06T19:04:15.246ZRichhttps://live.autographmagazine.com/profile/Rich1
<p>Grace Vanderwaal M&G tomorrow. Here are the instructions - no autographs, as I thought. However, I think it's possible to catch Grace pre or post show, so I'll just see if I can get something signed then.</p>
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<p>Grace Vanderwaal M&G tomorrow. Here are the instructions - no autographs, as I thought. However, I think it's possible to catch Grace pre or post show, so I'll just see if I can get something signed then.</p>
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