A musician with curly hair on stage during a nighttime outdoor concert, wearing a colorful crop top and loose pants, adjusting equipment with a large crowd watching under string lights.
A male performer with dreadlocks singing into a microphone on stage, wearing a pink sleeveless shirt with white design, multiple gold chains, and jewelry, with his right arm raised and eyes closed.
A male performer on stage holding a guitar above his head with a smile, surrounded by drums and musical equipment, with stage lights and smoke effects.
Two musicians performing on stage at the Firefly music festival with a large audience, trees, and clear sky in the background. Taken by Delaware music photographer Bethany Rees
Atmosphere rapping into a microphone with his eyes closed, wearing a black hoodie, raising his left hand in the air against a dark background.
Black and white photo of a crowd at Governors Ball Music festival, with people raising their hands, cheering, and smiling.
Crowd at a music festival with colorful confetti and stage lights during nighttime, with banners indicating the Firefly music festival and live from the Woodlands
A live outdoor music concert with a band performing on stage. The band members are playing guitars and drums, and the stage is set with musical equipment. A large crowd is gathered in front of the stage under a clear, sunny sky with trees in the back
Ellie Goulding singing into a microphone with eyes closed and one hand raised, on a dark stage with blue lighting at Firefly music festival. Taken by Philadelphia area photographer Bethany Rees.
Ellie Goulding on stage with a microphone in hand, facing a large, crowded audience at Firefly music festival, with some audience members holding lights.
A concert or music festival stage with bright orange and yellow lighting, scaffolding, and numerous balloons hanging from the ceiling. Crowds of people are dancing and cheering in front of the stage.
Black and white photo of a music concert stage with performers, including a singer mid-leap, a drummer, and a keyboardist, under a tent with stage lighting and a large screen displaying the band logo, Bloods, or Blood and the process is angelic.
A man with dark hair, wearing sunglasses and a black T-shirt, holding a microphone in his right hand, and raising his arm with a peace sign while standing on an outdoor stage during a concert.
A Firefly music festival branded drink jar with a handle, filled with a reddish drink, sitting on a pink and red striped blanket outdoors with a blanket or towel behind it, during sunny weather.
An outdoor concert with a large crowd of people, some wearing hats, cheering and raising their hands. On stage, musicians are playing guitars with equipment and speakers around them.
Crowd dancing at a concert at Firefly music festival with blue lighting, smoke effects, and balloons on the ceiling.
Florence & The Machine singing passionately into a microphone on stage, with a blue and geometric background and musical instruments in the background. Taken by music photographer Bethany Rees.
Crowd attending an outdoor concert at dusk with a large, brightly lit stage displaying the logo 'FIREFLY' and smoke effects.
Crowd attending a large outdoor music festival, Governors Ball music festival in NYC, in a park with a stage, colorful artworks, white tents, and the NYC city skyline in the background.
Julian Casablancas of The Strokes performing with a microphone during a concert at Governers Ball music festival in NYC.
Crowd at outdoor event being sprayed with water on sunny day, people raising hands and smiling.
People walking outdoors during sunset, with warm sunlight and blurred trees in the background.
Nighttime scene of a music festival with large geodesic dome structures illuminated in purple and yellow, with flames shooting out from the top of the domes and smoke rising, and people gathered around and dancing outside.
A person with braided hair, wearing multiple gold necklaces and a pink tank top, is performing on stage with a neon blue and purple geometric background, holding a microphone and making a peace sign with their right hand.
A singer performs on stage at an outdoor concert with a large crowd in front of him. The crowd is holding signs and flags, and there are trees in the background.
Florence & The Machine singing into a microphone against a dark blue background.
A live musical performance on stage with a female singer in the center, holding a microphone, wearing patterned pants and a dark top. To her left, a guitarist plays an electric guitar, and to her right, a musician plays percussion, possibly a drum or
Louis The Child stand on stage at a music concert, performing in front of a large crowd under a tent, with ceiling balloons overhead at Firefly Music Festival.
Night scene of trees at Firefly Music Festival illuminated with purple and pink lights, with people walking and sitting under the trees and tents visible in the background.
Macklemore singing on stage at Outside Lands Music Festival in Golden Gate Park with a microphone, with a large crowd below.
Julian Casablancas of The Strokes wearing a red shirt and black leather vest singing into a microphone on stage at Governors Ball Music Festival in NYC. Taken by NYC music photographer Bethany Rees
Marilyn Manson performing with blue stage lighting, singing into a microphone, and several musicians playing guitars and drums on stage. The audience is visible in the foreground with some fans raising their hands.
Performer on stage at a large outdoor music festival with a crowd in the background, trees, and tents on a sunny day.
Cage the Elephant singing passionately with a microphone and a guitarist performing on stage in a black and white photo.
Cage the Elephant holding a microphone above her head while crowd surfing at Firefly music festival. The crowd's hands reach up towards him in the air.
My Morning Jacket, wearing glasses and a colorful shirt, holding a microphone and a red flower on stage with green lighting. Taken at Governors Ball Music festival by music photographer Bethany Rees.
Outdoor festival scene at dusk with string lights, colorful umbrellas on poles, and a crowd of people walking and socializing in the background.
Fireworks display over a large crowd at night during a music festival with a decorated stage and people holding flags.
Musician performing on stage with silhouette backlit by bright lights, playing keyboard with drums in foreground.
People relaxing in hammocks under illuminated trees in a forest at night.
A person holding a rainbow flag with a peace symbol and the word "PEACE" at a large outdoor festival during sunset, with many other festival attendees in the background.
A large outdoor concert stage with a crowd of people in front, performing during the GovBallNYC music festival.
Female singer performing on stage with a microphone, wearing a white crop top with handcuffs graphic and the word 'ARREST', black leather pants, and fingerless gloves, with visible tattoos and dark hair.
A live music band performs on stage with orange lighting, featuring a guitarist, drummer, keyboardist, and a person in the background. There is a large Peace flag and an American flag on the stage, along with a dog sitting among the instruments.
Crowd of people walking on a dirt path at a festival during sunset, with some sitting on the grass to the left and others walking towards the stage and tents in the background. The sky is bright with a warm glow.
A musician playing drums on stage with purple and pink lighting effects.
Crowd of people at outdoor event reaching out towards a woman with sunglasses and a hat walking between barriers, with a stage and trees in the background.
A woman dressed in a colorful, ornate costume, wearing a detailed gold and red headdress, with makeup and jewelry, performing a dance against a dark background.
Trey Anastasio with glasses and a beard playing an electric guitar on stage, illuminated by pink and white stage lights.
A band performing live on stage with three members: a woman singer in the center holding a microphone and raising her arm, a man on the left playing keyboard, and a drummer in the background behind a drum set. The stage features large vertical light
Person dressed in a neon-colored, striped clown costume with a brightly colored mask, wide-brimmed hat, and outstretched arms, performing in neon or blacklight environment.
Person holding a colorful festival schedule and brochure, wearing a tropical print shirt and holding a vibrant umbrella at an outdoor music festival.
Musician playing guitar at outdoor concert with crowd reaching towards him on sunny day.
A large outdoor music concert with a stage and a massive crowd of people. The stage has musical instruments and performers, with a background of trees and tents.
A black and white photo of a festival scene with tents in the background, people walking and standing, and a couple sitting on the ground embracing near a small puddle.
An outdoor festival or event with a large white tent labeled 'The Brewery' and a crowd of people sitting and walking on grass during daytime, with trees and a clear sky in the background.
A male musician singing into a microphone while playing an electric guitar on stage, with colorful digital screens in the background.
A performer in a dark setting wears an elaborate headdress with large antlers and chains, illuminated by blue stage lighting, striking a dramatic pose with arms extended.
Crowd at an outdoor music festival, Governors Ball, during daytime, many people raising their hands and making peace signs, some wearing sunglasses and colorful wristbands.

Live Music

Documenting the energy of performers, crowds, and the moments in between

Amid sold-out shows and high-energy performances, Bethany captures the emotion and atmosphere that define a live experience. Her work balances instinct with intention, combining a strong sense of composition with an ability to anticipate and frame fleeting moments as they unfold. In addition to shooting at venues across Philadelphia and New York City, she has photographed major festivals including Firefly, Governors Ball, and Outside Lands. Her work spans live performance, behind-the-scenes moments, and artist portraiture, creating imagery that extends beyond the stage.

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