Press Application
Thank you for your interest in When We Were Young, taking place October 18, 2025 at the Las Vegas Festival Grounds in Las Vegas, NV. To apply for a MEDIA or PHOTO wristband, please throughly read the guidelines below to fill out the official press application. In order to be considered, you must be on assignment with coverage secured. Every assignment will be verified with an editor. Application deadline is September 24, 2025. You will be notified of your status by September 26, 2025. Please take your time and fill out all required fields below. Applications with incomplete or insufficient information will be denied. Applications are one per person. Each person from your outlet must fill out their own application. The name on the application should be of the person who intends to attend the festival. Valid ID will be required to pick up credentials if approved. PHOTOGRAPHERS: Photo wristbands are very limited. All photographers must be on an editorial assignment. Requests for credentials for personal portfolios will be declined. We will only credential photographers with SLR, detachable lens cameras. Cell phones and point-and-shoot cameras will not be permitted in the photo pits. SOCIAL MEDIA: We are only able to consider applicants who are on confirmed editorial assignments. Requests for credentials for social media posts will be denied. FILMING: Filming is not permitted without direct pre-approval from the festival PR team prior to the festival. If a special case is approved, a media escort from the festival will be required at all times. Filming of performances is strictly prohibited. BROADCAST TELEVISION: Due to filming restrictions, local broadcast news organizations will not be approved for media credentials. If you are interested in covering the festival for local TV news, please direct your request to press@whenwewereyoungfestival.com. Please remember completing this form is only a request, and it may not be approved. With the amount of requests we receive, it is simply impossible to approve all requests. We sincerely appreciate your understanding. Thank you in advance for your time and we appreciate your interest!