Sneaking a camcorder in without getting caught?

[vht]

What's the worst that can happen if caught? Arrested or have the camera confiscated? Or just forced to delete the footage and kicked out of the show?

[master of rehab]

What's the worst that can happen if caught? Arrested or have the camera confiscated? Or just forced to delete the footage and kicked out of the show?

Typically they just ask you to stop. Or may kick you out. It depends how long they been watching you. I have only been caught once and it was after recording 50 mins of Gwar. They just told me to stop. Its best if you know the venue and what they are like inside. What do security pay attention to? Is it moshing, stage divers or are they also looking for tapers. In my experience, not usually the latter. That said, last two shows I have been at, I took my Canon digicam with me and I watched from the balcony as a couple of people with camcorders got chucked out. I walked out both times with the entire show taped. Just be careful. Digicams are a good choice IMO, especially in smaller venues. They just look at face value like cellphones. I usually have mine in my hand under my wallet. I have never not got it in. Check some samples from mine below:

In Flames
Volbeat

[Paganec]

What's the worst that can happen if caught? Arrested or have the camera confiscated? Or just forced to delete the footage and kicked out of the show?

Depends on where are you at. In Japan you can be arrested, but usually the worst case scenario - deleting footage/kicking from the venue.
I've been caught once in Finland, they just said asked me to return to wardrobe and leave cam there, then I just enjoyed the rest of the show watching.
10 years ago in Russia/Ukraine some agencies were hiring special forces to literally beat the hell out of people with cameras, these 'law enforces' were seeking for cameras, nothing more. But it was a long time ago

Plus some bands (even big names) are ok with people filming their shows. Try to contact a band/get permission, then get permission from venue and film free. Of course it wont work with Metallica, but with bands like Volbeat, why not.