{"id":66,"date":"2017-12-12T19:17:43","date_gmt":"2017-12-13T03:17:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/backstagesocal.org\/?page_id=66"},"modified":"2025-01-08T18:43:03","modified_gmt":"2025-01-09T02:43:03","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/backstagesocal.com\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-about-backstage-socal\"><strong>About Backstage SoCal<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Backstage SoCal, proudly voted the <strong>#1 Blog of Orange County<\/strong> at the 2019 OC Press Club\u2019s Excellence in Journalism Awards, takes you &#8220;digitally backstage&#8221; to deliver original, fun, and creative coverage of Southern California\u2019s vibrant scene. From concerts and theaters to festivals, comedy shows, red carpet events, and food reviews, we celebrate the people, places, and events that make SoCal unforgettable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Based in Orange County, our digital platform is created by professional journalists passionate about giving the community an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at the diverse entertainment and cultural happenings right in their own backyard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Explore Backstage SoCal<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Backstage Q&amp;As<\/strong>: Fun and insightful interviews with artists, musicians, actors, podcasters, comedians, celebrities, and other influential personalities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>In Town\/Onstage<\/strong>: Original stories featuring the concerts, theater productions, shows, and festivals shaping the Southern California entertainment landscape.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hot Spots<\/strong>: Your ultimate guide to the best of Orange County and beyond! From food reviews and chef interviews to red carpet events, local fashion, and luxury living, this section is your backstage pass to must-experience moments in the region.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Get in Touch<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For inquiries, press releases, or collaboration opportunities, please email us at: <strong><a>backstagesocal@gmail.com<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About the Publisher<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Jackie Moe<\/strong> is a professional entertainment reporter and magazine editor with an impressive resume that includes features reporting for the <strong>Orange County Register<\/strong>, <strong>Press-Enterprise<\/strong>, and <strong>Los Angeles Times<\/strong>. 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