Mayor's Office of Special Events Media Credentials Form

Please read the following guidelines.  

Not all Media Credentials Applications will be approved.

Press credentials and photo passes are limited. 

• Not all applications will be approved.  Press credentials and photo passes are limited.

• A photo pass provides access to the front of the stage.  Artists may have additional restrictions on time or number of songs.

• A press pass is preferred seating for writers and reporters.

• Only one photo and one press pass per outlet.

• We will contact you as to whether or not you have been confirmed for a credential.  Those traveling to Chicago will receive earliest notice.

• If confirmed to cover the festival, please be prepared to bring a business card or current by-line in print.

• Applicants must supply copies of recent and relevant coverage.  (Can be clippings from previous year's coverage.)

• College newspapers and photographers will have limited access.  Cases will be reviewed and each request must be accompanied by a letter from college or University liaison.  Send materials to Mayor's Office of Special Events, 121 N. LaSalle St., Room 806, Chicgao, IL. 60602  Attn: Public Relations

• Web zine writers MUST provide specific information about your site in the description section of the application.

• Only Blogs affiliated with media outlets will be considered.

• Some artists' management will have final decision on credentialing.
  
  Please note: Do not contact us offering to be a festival photographer. We have photographers in place already and do not need additional services.

   
   

  Comments    If you have any comments please email them to us at moseinquiry@cityofchicago.org

ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED FOR A PARTICULAR FESTIVAL. 

 Event/Festival

 Event Date

14th Annual

Celtic Fest Chicago

May 8-9

April 23

26th Annual

Chicago Gospel Music Festival

June 5-6

May 21

27th Annual

Chicago Blues Festival

June 11-13

May 28

30th Annual

Taste of Chicago

June 25-Jul 4

June 11

52nd Annual

Chicago Air and Water Show

Aug. 14 - 15

July 30

32nd Annual

Chicago Jazz Festival

Sept. 4-5

Aug. 20

22nd Annual 

¡Viva! Chicago! Latin Music Festival

Sept. 11-12

Aug. 27

20th Annual

Chicago Country Music Festival

Sept. 18-19

Sept. 3