
Media Accreditation
Media Accreditation Guidelines 2025
Bolesworth International, presented by Al Shira’aa promises to be bigger & better than ever before and we are pleased to announce that applications for Media Accreditation are now open.
To be eligible for media accreditation the applicant must be part of the editorial team, or on an assignment for a specific publication, broadcast media or news service attending, to specifically cover the event. Alternatively the applicant may be a commercial photographer, commercial videographer and/or content creator, creating media from the show for commercial use, if agreed prior to the event.
For any enquiries about the accreditation process please email scott@sr-pr.co.uk

Press
Terms & Conditions
- Media accreditation must be completed prior to the event.
- If working as a freelancer all requests must include a letter of assignment (or similar letter) from a Media Outlet. The letter of assignment must be on a company letterhead, signed by the editor-in chief/director of the Media Outlet. These should be uploaded via the accreditation form when completed.
- The quality of the Media Outlet’s format and accuracy of its contents will be taken into consideration as part of the accreditation request approval process.
- Press/Media accreditation allows access for one person only, exclusively for the approved days outlined in their accreditation.
- Each application will be assessed on its own merit. Previous accreditation is no guarantee it will be granted in 2025.
- Only accredited photographers can take pictures at the show. Media accreditation alone does not allow photography to be permitted.
- Media accreditation does not give access to the arenas, these areas are restricted and subject to approval and requests to gain access should be made to the Press Officer.
- All members of accredited media should sign in at the press office on each day of the show and collect appropriate armbands for photography/filming.
- All photographers or filming personnel must wear an armband or access will not be granted by security.
- Bolesworth International reserves the right to approve/reject/request further information on all applications at its sole discretion and without providing reasons for doing so.
- Bolesworth International reserves the right to withdraw the accreditation of any accredited person whom it deems is in breach of the relevant Media Accreditation Terms and Conditions.
- Only one photo from each class will be issued (either presentation, or one action shot of the winner) with the need to acknowledge the Official Show Photographer being 1st Class Images for 2025. Extra photos can be purchased directly through 1st Class Images (https://1stclassimages.com/).
- Members of the media are advised to have their own public liability insurance.
- Media are not permitted access to the VIP Hospitality area and all work is to be undertaken within public areas of the event unless prior arrangements have been made with the Press Officer.
Please Note: Websites – Only editorial staff from relevant websites may apply for accreditation. Websites using information and news linking from other sources will not be accredited.
Broadcast – Accreditation for reporters should be submitted using the accreditation form. All requests should be in accordance with standard broadcasting guidelines and subsequent guidelines of the organisers.
Photographers for Event Partners / Sponsors / Press – Photographers will only be accredited to take photos for press or sponsors and are not to sell to competitors or the public either at the show or through any websites post show. Any work you wish to undertake over and above that of work within a media commission for an approved outlet, or for Sponsors of the event, will fall within terms and conditions for content creators and a fee is applicable.
Failure to comply with this request may result in future accreditation applications being denied and accreditation being removed and parties asked to leave the event.
In submitting their accreditation, photographers agree to supply the organisers of Bolesworth International with a variety of high quality images taken at the Show by request from the organisers for future promotion of the show.
For commercial photographers / videographers / content creators please See T&C and application form below (keep scrolling)

Contents Creators, Commercial Videographers & Photographers
Those who are working for riders/commercial clients will be eligible for press accreditation specifically for this purpose.
If approved, the following fees will be applicable and will be payable prior to the start of the show.
Accreditation for 1 week – £300 + VAT
Accreditation for 2 weeks – £500 + VAT
You will receive full access to the Press Office and facilities, internet provisions and an official programme.
The terms below are applicable to content creators in addition to the press T&C’s .
Additional Terms and Conditions
All are subject to the general terms and conditions of press and press photographer, in addition to the conditions as follows:
- The number of content creators at Bolesworth International will be limited, the quality of content and filming for equestrian clients will be taken into consideration as part of the process.
- Content creators must provide a list of riders and/or brands when submitting their application that they request to film/photograph during the show. This list is capped to a maximum of 5 clients (riders or brands ) commissions per submission for the 2025 event.
- Content creators may ONLY photograph/film for riders/brands submitted and will not be permitted to canvas riders or brands at the show for the purpose of filming during the event.
- Access to film/photo in the arena is subject to approval of accreditation application.
- If your application is successful and you have paid the appropriate fee, you will be issued with a relevant armband. This is for ID purposes and must be always worn whilst working at the event.
- Any footage that is used by the content creator on their own channels should tag the relevant social handles for Bolesworth International as detailed below
- Failure to follow the guidelines will void your accreditation foregoing any refund.