When I got word back in February that Die Antwoord was going to play The Fillmore, I knew I had to be there. These white trash rappers from South Africa are nasty, loud, and fun.

Setlist: Die Antwoord at The Fillmore

DJ Hi-Tek Rules
Fok Julle Naaiers
Wat kyk jy
Wat Pomp?
Hey Sexy
Fatty Boom Boom
Raging Zef Boner
Rich Bitch
Cookie Thumper!
Pitbull Terrier
$copie
Beat Boy / Evil Boy
Baby’s on Fire
I Fink U Freeky
Happy Go Sucky Fucky
Never Le Nkemise 2
Encore:
Enter the Ninja

Photographer’s Notes:

Camera:

Nikon D4

Lenses:

Nikon 14-24mm f/2.8
Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8
Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8

Dark red lights and little light made for a challenging shoot, but nothing that the D4 can’t handle. Luckily there was a photopit, and only two other photographers, so there was plenty of room to move. And move I did; Ninja had been spitting on photographers at their Sasquatch set a few days before, so I made sure to keep my distance. Normally I would be up in a performer’s grill when they’re interacting with photographers and the crowd, but I knew better at this show.

With dark and red lighting like this, it makes for extremely muddy shots straight out of the camera. It just requires a little extra time editing in Lightroom.