Writers and photographers who are on assignment covering the festival for a legitimate media outlet may request a press pass through our online request form.

The deadline for press credential requests is Thursday, June 19. All requests will be verified by the IH Mississippi Valley Blues Festival public relations team. Press credential letters of authorization will be e-mailed to journalists between June 20 and 26; the letter and a photo ID will be required at will-call to obtain your media pass.

A member of the IH Mississippi Valley Blues Festival public relations team will present interview or photo session requests to artists/managers/publicists and coordinate the interview or photo session, if the artist grants the request.

Video/audio recording of performances will not be allowed without written consent of artists and the Mississippi Valley Blues Society.