Editorial and fact-checking policy
How we choose, check, write and correct what is published here.
Concerts Front Row was born in the front row: from someone who lives live music up close, travels after shows and festivals and likes to tell those stories. Which is exactly why we take the responsibility of informing well seriously. Passion and precision go hand in hand here, and this page explains how we make sure you can trust what you read on the site.
Independence
Free opinion: reviews, coverage and commentary published here reflect the honest opinion of whoever writes them, without interference from labels, promoters, PR agencies, venues or advertisers.
A press pass doesn't buy an opinion: receiving press accreditation, a complimentary ticket, an invitation or promotional material does not change the tone or the conclusions of a piece.
Sponsored content is flagged: any paid post, commercial partnership or advertisement is clearly identified in the text itself.
How we check information
Official source first: whenever possible, we confirm information at the source: releases, official announcements from bands, festivals, promoters and venues, plus official ticket sales channels.
A rumour is not an announcement: we don't publish rumours as if they were facts. When a speculation is relevant, such as unannounced lineups or possible tour dates, it appears clearly identified as speculation, kept apart from what is official.
Dates, prices and times: practical details such as dates, venues, prices and on-sale times are checked against official channels. When an event happens outside Brazil, we also give Brasília time whenever it makes a difference to the reader.
Attribution: quotes and statements are attributed to whoever said them, and we point to where the information came from whenever it makes sense. When a quote is translated, the translation is ours and respects the original meaning.
Coverage, opinion and memory
Signed accounts: coverage and reviews are personal accounts and opinions of the writer, and always carry a byline.
The tone of each piece: first-person texts tell experiences lived by the person who signs them. When a piece is built from official and press information, it is written in an informative tone.
Remasterizado: accounts of shows that already happened, published in the Remasterizado series, start from the memory of someone who was there. Dates, setlists and details are checked against records such as setlist.fm, official material and personal files whenever possible. Fan memory is affectionate, but the facts have to add up.
Respect: we may criticise performances, records and artistic choices, never people for who they are. We treat artists, crews and fans with respect, including when we disagree.
Images and credits
Promo, agency or third-party photos are published with the credit due. Our own photos are identified as such. If you are the author of an image published here without the correct credit, get in touch and we will fix it.
Transparency
Concerts Front Row was created and is edited by Thayz, founder and editor-in-chief of the site, responsible for the editorial line, the choice of subjects and the review of everything published. You can read her story on the About me page. Guest contributors invited to cover shows and festivals sign their own pieces, are introduced to the reader and follow this same policy. Corrections, questions, story suggestions and press contacts can be sent through the Contact page.
Our commitment
We want Concerts Front Row to be a place where fans find reliable information and stories told with truth. Seeing the world one concert at a time also means telling each of them with honesty, care and a great deal of passion for live music.