The theme for the March Cultural Sunday was ‘Kleine Parade’ or small carnaval and as usual, Utrecht was pampered by qualified performances, and wrapped up with a Tribute to Prince Concert at Tivoli, featuring Anneke van Giersbergen; Wouter Hamel; Hadewych Minis; Senna; Boris; Charlie Dée; Tjeerd Bomhof.

Anneke van Giersbergen

Boris

Charlie Dée

Hadewych Minis

Senna

Tjeerd Bomhof

Wouter Hamel

I had such a great time! As a first timer to shoot at one of the biggest concert halls in Utrecht, Tivoli, of course I was very nervous. Especially as there is not pit or anything devoted for photographers. But I had to say thank you for the fans who were very kind and didn’t mind having photographers around them. Especially in this sort of variety concert, photographers need to stay for the whole set.

The lighting was varied, but manageable, during the white yellowish light, I could even go up to f 3.2 and speed 1/250. Standing exactly at the front middle of the side was definitely helpful in getting good shots. But for Tivoli a lens with 17-55mm seems like a must, although I am only using my 50mm.