Media Rules/Guidelines

Thank you for your interest in covering the Overtown Music & Arts Festival (OMAF).

CREDENTIALS ARE FOR MEDIA REPRESENTATIVES ONLY.

Personal assistants, associates, sales representatives, guests or other similar staff employed by media outlets do not qualify for media credentials.  Guests or family members traveling or attending with journalists do not qualify for media credentials. 

OMAF defines “Media” as journalists, photographers, editors or producers who have a verified editorial assignment to cover the festival for a recognized media outlet (print, online, radio, TV) that generates original articles or reviews about the festival.  Media credentials include admission to OMAF for working personnel. 

Bloggers must provide specific information about their site in the description section of the application.  Credentials for bloggers are extremely limited and will be evaluated closely.

PHOTOGRAPHY 

The photo/video media credential gives you access to shoot GROUNDS AND CROWD SHOTS ONLY.  For OMAF headliners, please follow photo clearance instructions below. If you are approved for media credentials you will receive further instructions on photography clearance requirements for Grounds Stage headliners.

Only approved photographers with professional cameras such as SLR and interchangeable lens cameras will be allowed into the photo pits.  A limited number of photographers will be allowed into the various stage photo pits.  Approval of photo pit clearance is granted by artist management.  Point-and-shoot cameras, cell phone cameras and selfie sticks will not be permitted, and the policy will be strictly enforced by staff and security.

DISCLAIMER

Entrance to OMAF (the “Site”) is at your own risk.  Headliner Market Group, City of Miami Parks & Recreation, and City of Miami, are immune from liability for injuries to persons or property at or on the Site pursuant to Florida Statutes.    Media Credentials must be visible while at the Site.   Request to access restricted areas must be pre-approved by OMAF Festival Director and subject to artists’ and OMAF Security Department’s discretion.

We reserve the right to rescind any media passes of those who are in violation of our media code of conduct or for reasons that jeopardize the safety and security of festival patrons or artists.

Access and clearance(s) obtained pursuant to this policy allow you to take photographs and provide video content for your media outlet only.  You may not display, sell, transfer or otherwise convey, any of the photographs or video content.  Any breach of this policy will result in the immediate revocation of your credentials and exclusion from future events. 

Any unauthorized use of trademarks owned by OMAF, Headliner Market Group or the OMAF logo, may result in legal action.