Stadsfestival Zwolle 2013

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Sometimes I just have to clear my mind and stop working on beauty, fashion and glamour images… event photography is what I also like to do because that’s a perfect opportunity to get to know my photo gear, the limitations and the low light possibilities.
A great festival in Zwolle, my own town in The Netherlands: Stadsfestival (City Festival). A mix of art, music, mime, dancing, boats, magic: creativity, 5 days long! And as you know, I like creativity. 😉
People who are creative give me more creativity and inspiration. Event photography gives me new energy to do the model photo work the other months of the year. So, also this time.

I have a quick selection for you. I tried to select some non-standard images of the Stadsfestival, because I love playing with my special lenses and light and I like the fact that I can showcase them here in better way (bigger, less compression, better templating).

The Stadsfestival was one busy week. Time was flying and there was too much to do. After the opening by Firma Weijland, the Stadsfestival started with the Purple Wedding, Ukrainian people came over to Zwolle, full of energy and perfectionism. And then it really started for me. I made pictures of the following performers and shows, in Zwolle, The Netherlands:

• Beeldbuis Expo, Kelder Stadhuis
• Singlefeestje, Rode Torenplein
• Mime Wave Uraine Project – Purple Wedding, Verhalenboot
• Onderwater Producties – FutureShock, Badhuiswal
• Schatkameropera – Dora, Een Liefdesgeschiedenis, Lutherse Kerk
• Orlando, Rode Torenplein
• Dansstorm Oost i.s.m. Karin Gerfen & Jan Paul de Bondt – De Hangende Stad, Ter Pelkwijkpark
• Beeldbuis – WERC, Sassenpoort
• Beeldbuis – Buitenfilm, Potgietersingel
• Rina Mushonga, Rode Torenplein
• De Jonge Honden II – De Vuurtoren, Potgietersingel
• Silas Neumann – Iphigeneia Medea Redux, Menno van Coehoornsingel
• BUOG – Ecomani, Rode Torenplein
• ArtEZ Docent Theater – Vurrukkelluk, Badhuiswal
• Soulclap, Rode Torenplein
• Isabelle Amé, Rode Torenplein
• Jan Wessels & SwoTown MoTown, Thorbeckegracht
• Grupo Revolver – In ‘t Russisch, Café De Tagrijn
• Ntjam Rosie, Rode Torenplein
• The Bluebettes, Thorbeckegracht
• Kameroperahuis – Romeo & Julia Volgens De Bode, Nieuw Hofvliet
• ArtEZ Art&Design – De Onzichtbare Stad, Nieuw Hofvliet
• Firma Weijland – Het Narrenschip, Thorbeckegracht
• DJ Cuzco, Julius Vinci & Saxojoe, Rode Torenplein
• ArtEZ Conservatorium – Doe Maar Vrienten!, Thorbeckegracht
• Beeldbuis – Het Blauwe Uur, Potgietersingel
• Miss Montreal, Thorbeckegracht
• Beiaardier Roy Kroezen, Peperbus
• Theater Gnaffel – Vuil Water, Ter Pelkwijkpark
• Song & Dance – Sing Along Concert, Thorbeckegracht
• Septeto Santiaguero, Rode Torenplein
• Fratelli Fiasco – De Dwerg, Ter Pelkwijkpark
• Beeldbuis – Clash Of The Shorts, Odeon De Spiegel
• Beeldbuis – Projectie De Peperbus

Many shows, many performers, too little time but so much fun.
As you can see, much to see, much to do. So, that’s why these images of the Stadsfestival are only a small, quick selection.

Thanks to Niek van der Sprong & Reddingsbrigade Zwolle 🙂