Meet and greet - intimate meetings between stars and fans

A chat with a popular influencer, a selfie with a famous actor, a personal autograph from a world-famous musical singer - at a meet and greet, you get up close and personal with stars. We explain how to get one of the coveted dates and what you need to bear in mind!

A dream come true: meeting stars backstage

For celebrities such as actors, singers or performers in general, meet and greets are an important part of their public relations work. The arranged meetings usually take place either backstage or at another special location. They last between 15 and 60 minutes and offer fans the opportunity to get to know their idols in a way that is normally denied to them: People chat a little, take selfies and laugh together. Meet and greet sessions are ideal for fans who want more than “just” a concert ticket. In recent years, some ticket providers have not only offered backstage tours as a bonus to the concert or other event taking place before or after, but also the opportunity to meet in person. The purpose of meet and greets is therefore to strengthen fan loyalty on the one hand and to market events on the other.

How does a classic meet and greet work?

Meet and greets are exclusive events that take place as part of the supporting program of main events such as concerts, musicals or sporting events. They often take place directly after or immediately before the event. Together with the other participants, you will be picked up by the organizer and taken to a separate room. There you will meet your favorite artists, athletes or stars. As the number of participants is limited, there is often an opportunity for a short chat. This gives you a good impression of what kind of person your idol is off the stage. Selfies and autographs are also a standard part of a meet and greet. These are informal meetings that take place in a casual, relaxed atmosphere.

How to get a meet and greet

Many ways, one goal: The golden way to a meet and greet is to purchase an additional option alongside the actual ticket for the show. When buying the ticket, make sure that the provider also offers meet and greets. There are also three other ways: fan events open to the public (e.g. on the occasion of the release of a new album), membership of a fan club or the meet and greet as a prize in a prize draw. Incidentally, the costs vary from star to star and from influencer to influencer. They vary between 20 and several thousand euros for a meeting with superstars such as Britney Spears.

Polite and nice: how to behave when meeting your idol

Sounds banal, but it's true: stars are only human. That's why you should behave as naturally and nicely as possible at a meet and greet, but not too exuberantly. Don't push the artists too hard and make your requests politely. Would you like to be in the spotlight as a talent or model and meet stars up close? Then register with starboxx now - we are looking forward to meeting you!