How to Meet Brendon Urie

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Last Updated: December 30, 2020 References

Brendon Urie is the lead singer of Panic! At the Disco, and has been producing hit songs for well over a decade now, from the jazzy “Death of a Bachelor” to the pop-rock anthem “I Write Sins Not Tragedies”.^{[1]
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Research source} Thanks to his wide vocal range and quirky personality, Urie has amassed thousands of fans around the globe - many of whom are keen to meet their favorite singer. Luckily, there are multiple pathways you can take in order to get up close and personal with this elusive star!

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Using the Internet to Connect with Brendon

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Follow Brendon on his social media platforms. By following both Brendon's and Panic! At the Disco’s social media pages, you'll have a better chance of getting in touch with the man behind the band. Beyond that, you'll be able to keep up with any events or concerts involving Urie.
- Urie doesn’t have a public Facebook profile of his own, but he is active on the band’s page, and often publicizes events like fan meet-and-greets. You can like the page here: https://www.facebook.com/panicatthedisco/?ref=br_rs.
- Urie is also active on Twitter. Click here to follow him.
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Leave a comment or tweet in response to one of Urie's posts. There are no assistants behind Urie's posts: what you see is written by the man himself.^{[2]
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- If you're stuck with what to comment, overcome your writer's block by focusing on asking questions. After all, questions call for responses! You might, for example, comment to Brendon "When is your next record coming out?", or you might ask him "What was your favourite part about going on tour last year?"
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Sign up to the band's mailing list. Panic! At the Disco offers a mailing list option on its website. By signing up, you'll be notified by email whenever new concerts and meet-and-greet opportunities arise. Follow this link for more information: https://panicatthedisco.com/sign-up/.

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Meeting Brendon Face-to-Face

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Buy a VIP or Backstage ticket for one of Urie’s upcoming performances. Much of the time, bands like Panic! At the Disco will open up a “Backstage” option for both their larger and smaller concerts, which can include a meet-and-greet. This is not the case, however, for every show on a tour (or even every tour), so it pays to do your research first to find out.
- Panic! At the Disco’s most recent tour did not offer any meet-and-greets either as separate expenses or within its VIP packages. In the occasion that a tour does not offer meet-and-greets, it may be your best bet to hold tight until the next round of tour dates is released.
- To meet a band like Panic! At the Disco, you’ll be looking at a price of around USD$80-100, on top of the normal ticket price.^{[3]
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Go to one of Urie's record signings. Going to a record or poster signing is a great way to meet Brendon in a more chilled-out, relaxed setting, and you'll likely have more time to actually chat to him, too.
- Urie most often holds signings in his home-city of Los Angeles, so if you’re not from California, you may want to base an entire vacation or weekend away around the event.^{[4]
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- Show up to the signing early. Signings - especially those involving someone as well-known as Brendon Urie - often attract massive queues. Give yourself the best chance of actually meeting the artist by showing up early.
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Use your existing job or contacts to get close to Brendon. Perhaps you work at a music store which is hosting a signing by Urie, or maybe you’re a journalist who can sell your boss on a music-based article. You’re much more likely to meet Urie - and to get to know him in a personal capacity - as a professional than as a fan.
- You can also contact the tour manager. See if there are any openings for backstage volunteers (or, if you are more qualified, for paid vacancies). Particularly if Urie isn’t holding any meet-and-greets, working backstage is the fastest route to meeting him in person.
- In the same vein, take advantage of any relatives or friends in the music industry. If you're too young to be working, the above two options will likely be closed to you. Instead, exploit any contacts you might have in the music or entertainment industry in order to wrangle a private meeting or at least a photo op with Urie.

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Staying Calm and Collected when Meeting Brendon

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Keep calm before and during your backstage experience. Meeting your favourite celebrity can be nerve-racking. Sometimes fans are worried that their encounter will be awkward, or that they’ll freeze up and be unable to get their words out. It helps to remember that artists like Urie are human, too, and will enjoy hearing you talk about how their music has influenced your life.^{[5]
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- And if the cat does catch your tongue entirely, that’s okay too. Brendon has previously said that he likes it when fans hand him notes at meet-and-greets, so writing a sweet sentence or two may be a way around your shyness.^{[6]
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Organize a small gift or token to give to Urie. You might, for example, write a letter expressing the impact his music or example has had on your life, or you might bring him a souvenir from your home state.
- There are some things, though, that you shouldn't bring. Lots of celebrities have scary stories to tell about overzealous fans who've given them some really strange artifacts. Generally speaking, food is a no-no, as are small living creatures, and shrine-like arts and crafts projects.
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Try your best to get a photo when you meet Brendon. This may be the only chance you have to meet your idol. You’ll want to remember it! This is where going to a meet-and-greet with a group of people you know can be really handy, since it’ll mean you can utilise your friend or family member as a photographer to get that coveted snap. Make sure you post it on Instagram afterward!
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When your turn to meet Brendon arrives, be yourself. Breathe deeply, and try to relax. As much as you can, keep eye contact with Brendon, and when it comes to conversation, don't overthink it too much.
- More than anything else, celebrities like Urie want to have human conversations in which they get to know more about the kinds of people that their fans are. That's why being yourself is the best thing you can do in this kind of situation!^{[7]
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- You can start by telling Brendon how long you've been a fan of him and the band, or what your favourite thing about his music or personality is. Your self-introduction might go something along the lines of this: "Hi! I've been a fan of yours for ages. I really respect how open you've been about your struggles with mental health". Or: "Hey! It's amazing to finally meet you. I've been listening to "High Hopes" on repeat for weeks now - I love the music video especially".
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Try not to crowd Brendon upon meeting him. Urie has admitted to suffering anxiety, especially when faced with overwhelming social situations involving fans. He'll leave with a better impression of you if you keep a respectful distance, and refrain from screaming.^{[8]
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Warnings

Following a stint on the Broadway show Kinky Boots, Urie tweeted that he no longer wanted fans to meet him post-show if they were going to be unrestrained in their behavior and language.^{[9]
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The vast majority of backstage passes are now sold online through accredited ticket agents. If you’re younger than 16, check with a parent or guardian to ensure you’re purchasing your ticket through a legitimate website.

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