Side Stage Magazine is a Mid-Atlantic sports and music publication built on two things: strong writing and professional photography. We cover the moments that matter — from playoff hockey to arena rock — with the same credentialed access and editorial standards as any outlet in our markets.
Our sports coverage is built around a core belief that the best coverage comes from inside the building. We hold active credentials across the NHL, AHL, NBA, WNBA, UFL, MiLB, and NCAA, covering the Philadelphia Flyers, Hershey Bears, Lehigh Valley Phantoms, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, Washington Mystics, Washington Wizards, DC Defenders, Fredericksburg Nationals, Maryland Terrapins, and more. Every recap, every feature, and every photo is produced on-site — not from a press release.
On the music side, we work throughout the Mid-Atlantic covering hard rock, metal, country, and everything in between. From club stages to arena floors, our concert coverage combines editorial photography with reviews and features written by people who actually care about the music.
Photography isn’t a supplement to our coverage — it’s the foundation of it. Side Stage images are shot and edited to editorial publication standards, the same benchmark we hold ourselves to whether we’re covering a Stanley Cup Playoff game or a Thursday night club show.
We don’t chase pageviews. We cover what we love, the way it deserves to be covered.