how to break into event and concert photography

would love some advice from people are successfully making a living.
on how to break into event and concert photography?
I live in a pretty decent metro area with diverse music coming through.

how do i get my foot in the door.
I am not sure who i need to talk to. and really how to present it.

I am cool with knocking on smaller doors first. and the hopefully through my work and character other bigger doors will open.
thanks for any help.

Networking.... just tons of networking....

Networking helps a lot. Finding a venue and talking to them will get you into some work. Having a portfolio geared toward the specific job will be a huge help. Try going to one of the events and shoot it. Show them the results... Word of mouth helps too. Pass out cards with a link to your online portfolio. There are lots of things to do...

Jon.

I will e-mail the band's management, see if they have any additional press-passes. I shoot around Austin, and have only been turned away once.

dbrod1 wrote in post #8556284
I will e-mail the band's management, see if they have any additional press-passes. I shoot around Austin, and have only been turned away once.

Thanks! Great idea!