Media accreditation terms and conditions

The allocation of media credentials by Sines Municipal Council, the organising body of FMM Sines – Festival Músicas do Mundo 2026, implies awareness and acceptance of the following terms and conditions:

 

I. ELIGIBILITY

The following individuals are eligible for press accreditation at Festival Músicas do Mundo:

a) Journalists representing local, regional, national, or international media outlets;

b) Freelancers holding a professional press card;

c) A limited number of photographers who do not fall under points (a) or (b) but whose work is deemed relevant for the promotion of the festival by the organisers.

 

2. RIGHTS OF ACCREDITED MEDIA

A press pass grants its holders the following rights:

a) Support from the festival's communications team (access to a press kit, assistance in arranging interviews with musicians and other festival participants, etc.);

b) Use of the press office workspaces (tables, chairs, and Wi-Fi), subject to availability;

c) Movement within the festival's public areas (excluding backstage and other restricted zones);

d) Free access to concerts, except for those held in the Centro de Artes auditorium, where press seats are limited (reservations must be made through the press office);

e) Free access to parallel events, except those requiring prior registration, in which case interest must be expressed to the press office;

f) Access to festival event photographs free of charge (with mandatory credit to the photographer and the Municipality of Sines.

 

IMPORTANT: Press offices have Wi-Fi but no computers.

 

3. RESPONSIBILITIES OF ACCREDITED MEDIA

Accredited press members must comply with the following obligations:

a) Not to transfer the press pass or wristband to another person or use them to grant access to unauthorised individuals;

b) Display the press pass and wristband visibly at all times while within the festival grounds;

c) Not to enter restricted areas;

d) Not to photograph restricted areas or take photographs from restricted areas (e.g., from the stage);

e) Not to photograph or film using drones;

f) Adhere to any additional restrictions on photography imposed by the organisers or artists;

g) Not to make audio or video recordings without prior authorisation from the artists or organisers;

h) Ensure all copyright credits are correctly attributed;

i) Maintain ethical and professional conduct, respecting organisers, colleagues, the audience, and artists.

 

Failure to comply with any of these obligations may result in the revocation of accreditation.

 

Additional obligations for photographers accredited under section 1(c):

Accredited photographers must provide the festival organisers with a minimum of 20 and a maximum of 80 unwatermarked photographs, granting permission for their non-commercial use in festival promotion and archival purposes. The festival will share the images on its social media channels, crediting the photographer. Photos must be submitted to the festival’s communications team by 31 July 2026.

 

Guidelines for the photographers' pit (including video operators):

Due to the layout of festival venues, the photographers' pit is very limited in space. These areas are designated workspaces, and photographers and video operators must act discreetly to avoid disrupting performances or obstructing the audience’s view. As the pit naturally creates a visual barrier between the stage and the front-row audience, all efforts should be made to minimise disturbance. Tripods are only permitted when space allows. Image capture restrictions are determined by the artists and festival organisers.

 

4. APPLYING FOR ACCREDITATION

Credential requests can be submitted using this form until 8 July 2026

 

5. COLLECTING PASSES

Accredited passes can be collected from 18:00 on 17 July 2026 at the Porto Covo press office (on 17, 18, and 19 July) and at the Sines press office from 16:00 on 20 July onward.