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Demi Lovato | Centre Bell | Montreal Event Photographer

Reigning pop queen Demi Lovato took the stage at Montreal’s Bell Centre on March 17 2018. Almost 10 years since her first number 1 album, I find it great that Demi is sending out a message during her tour about supporting mental health, herself being diagnosed with bipolar disorder in 2010. I walked in to… Continue reading Demi Lovato | Centre Bell | Montreal Event Photographer

Imagine Dragons | Bell Centre | Montreal Photographer

American rock band Imagine Dragons were in town late October, playing in front of some pretty feverish fans at Montreal’s Bell Centre.  They have been around for almost ten years, but really gained exposure back in 2012 with the release of their first studio album… and their popularity just keeps rising.  From being named Breakthrough… Continue reading Imagine Dragons | Bell Centre | Montreal Photographer

Roger Waters | Bell Centre | Montreal Concert Photographer

  It is a rare chance to get to photograph an artist who has shaped an industry.  Someone who has had their music play as the soundtrack to many people’s life.  So getting the go to photograph Roger Waters, founder of Pink Floyd, at Montreal’s Bell Centre on the first of his three nights was… Continue reading Roger Waters | Bell Centre | Montreal Concert Photographer

Arcade Fire | Centre Bell | Montreal Event Photographer

Just shy of 15,000 fans were present and excited to see hometowners Arcade Fire on their second stop of their Everything Now tour.  An original stage setup, where there is a boxing ring in the middle of the arena, gave fans from all sides loads to see.  Somewhat impressive visuals added to the moment.  Fans… Continue reading Arcade Fire | Centre Bell | Montreal Event Photographer

Depeche Mode | Bell Centre | Montreal Concert Photographer

I think the best testiment to a band’s importance in any music scene is how many different age groups their music can touch. When someone in their mid 20s can say that Depeche Mode  impacted their youth, and then someone in their mid 30s says the same thing, and again in their mid 40s (and… Continue reading Depeche Mode | Bell Centre | Montreal Concert Photographer

Red Hot Chili Peppers | Bell Centre | Montreal Concert Photographer

I can check another group of my youth of my list of band’s to photograph… the Red Hot Chili Peppers were in town a few nights ago and I was one of the lucky 6 to be in the pit to photograph them. The Bell Centre seemed full, with people up in the stands all… Continue reading Red Hot Chili Peppers | Bell Centre | Montreal Concert Photographer

The Chainsmokers | Bell Centre | Montreal Event Photographer

How should we label a group like The Chainsmokers?  They are 2 DJ Producers.  They are EDM.  But they are also more accessible, pop-EDM?  Regardless how you want to classify them, seeing The Chainsmokers live is an intense experience.  I do not remember feeling so much bass throughout my body than when the show was… Continue reading The Chainsmokers | Bell Centre | Montreal Event Photographer

Bastille | Bell Centre | Montreal Event Photographer

Closing off a pretty busy month for concerts in Montreal (for me at least, still a bunch going on), British indie pop group Bastille played in front of a very happy crowd at the Bell Centre.  The city is warming up pretty well to the group’s funky tunes, as they seem to regularly come to… Continue reading Bastille | Bell Centre | Montreal Event Photographer

Billy Talent | Bell Centre | Montreal Concert Photographer

There are bands that are always a sure bet live, and Canada’s Billy Talent is one of them.  Even though they formed waaay back in 1993, their music still stays totally relevant and they keep packing in the crowd at their shows. Their current Afraid of Heights tour was at Montreal’s Bell Centre last night,… Continue reading Billy Talent | Bell Centre | Montreal Concert Photographer

Drake | Montreal Bell Centre | Montreal Concert Photographer

Canadian rapper Drake was in town at Montreal’ Bell Centre.  After cancelling a few shows in Ontario due to an ankle injury, fans were hoping the hip hop star would make it to the stage, and he did, in front of a very packed arena. It is not every day that you get the chance… Continue reading Drake | Montreal Bell Centre | Montreal Concert Photographer

Prophets of Rage | Bell Centre | Montreal Concert Photographer

It was with some pretty huge excitement that I got the call to cover the supergroup known as Prophets of Rage last night at Montreal’s Bell Centre.  While it is pretty impossible to replace the voice of Rage Against The Machine lead singer Zach de la Rocha, when I heard that the members (sans-Zach) of… Continue reading Prophets of Rage | Bell Centre | Montreal Concert Photographer

Blink-182 | Bell Centre | Montreal Concert Photographer

If you listened to pop-punk and rock in the 1990s and early 2000s, you have to know the name Blink-182.  With massive hits like Feeling This, What’s My Age Again (the actual two first songs of their set at Montreal’s Bell Centre), All The Small Things and so many more, to say they are one… Continue reading Blink-182 | Bell Centre | Montreal Concert Photographer

Future Now: Demi Lovato & Nick Jonas | Montreal Concert Photographer

On yet another ultra hot summer day in Montreal, Demi Lovato and Nick Jonas brought their Futur Now tour to the Bell Centre.  As with most pop acts, photography restrictions had us back at the soundboard in the pretty full venue.  Photographers typically prefer being in front of the stage, in the pit, as this… Continue reading Future Now: Demi Lovato & Nick Jonas | Montreal Concert Photographer

City and Colour | Bell Centre | Montreal Concert Photographer

If I had to use just one word to describe a City and Colour show, it would be “emotion”.  The obvious is lead singer Dallas Green’s voice, smooth, calm, with a quiet comfort behind it.  The other aspect of the show that just exudes emotion are the lights.  And everything was on point last night… Continue reading City and Colour | Bell Centre | Montreal Concert Photographer

Ellie Goulding | Bell Centre | Montreal Event Photographer

British singer / songwriter Ellie Goulding brought her current tour in support of her album Delirium to Montreal’s Bell Centre in front of sound pretty loud fans! She definitely has a much bigger stage presence than she did last time she was in town headlining a show – lights, dancers, rear projections… and she uses the stage… Continue reading Ellie Goulding | Bell Centre | Montreal Event Photographer

The Cure | Bell Centre | Montreal Concert Photographer

If you are a child of the 80s and 90s, The Cure had a good chance of being a staple in the music you listened to.  Having hit commercial and worldwide success in the mid to late 1980s, the band is still going strong, even though the only founding member that remains is Robert Smith… Continue reading The Cure | Bell Centre | Montreal Concert Photographer

Justin Bieber | Purpose World Tour | Montreal Concert Photographer

I am not sure that there is a person out there who hasn’t heard of Justin Bieber.  Whether it be his YouTube beginnings, his promotion by Usher, or his other more publicized stints in the media, having the chance to photograph an artist with such popularity is a rare occasion.  We were 6 photographers allowed… Continue reading Justin Bieber | Purpose World Tour | Montreal Concert Photographer

Cage The Elephant | Bell Centre | Montreal Concert Photographer

American rockers Cage The Elephant were on stage at Montreal’s Bell Centre supporting their latest album, Tell Me I’m Pretty.  While the crowd may not have been the biggest, they definitely made up for it with being loud, watching frontman Matt Shultz do his high energy and constant movement all around the stage… really, this… Continue reading Cage The Elephant | Bell Centre | Montreal Concert Photographer

Muse | Bell Centre | Montreal Concert Photographer

The critics seem pretty unanimous, Muse and their current tour – in support of their latest album Drones – is one of the better concerts they have seen in recent years.  The band’s repertoire lends really well to live shows, and add to it the magic that local company Moment Factory adds in terms of… Continue reading Muse | Bell Centre | Montreal Concert Photographer

Queensryche | Bell Centre | Montreal Concert Photographer

A few nights ago, legendary rock band the Scorpions took to the stage at Montreal’s Bell Centre (you can see that gallery HERE) . We were in for a treat as the opener was none other than Queensryche, a metal band that has been in the scene since the early 1980s.  It is not every… Continue reading Queensryche | Bell Centre | Montreal Concert Photographer

Alice Cooper | Bell Centre | Montreal Concert Photographer

The legend of shock rock, Alice Cooper, made his way to Montreal’s Bell Centre on August 24 2015.  He wasn’t headlining, he was opening the night for Motley Crue’s final tour.  In true Alice fashion, he gave photographers 4 songs (more than the 3 most artists give) and even allowed us the use of flash… Continue reading Alice Cooper | Bell Centre | Montreal Concert Photographer