Australian photographer Nic Bezzina publishing book of festival crowd shots

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RELEASE THE CROWD is a photography book by Australian photographer, Nic Bezzina. It documents the mad lives and good times of hundreds of thousands of people across five countries and 11 unique music festivals: 

Wacken (Germany) 

Download (UK) 

Sonisphere (UK) 

Bloodstock (UK) 

Hellfest (France) 

Primavera Music (Spain) 

Big Day Out (AU) 

Future Music (AU) 

Soundwave (AU) 

Splendour In The Grass (AU) 

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Music and society have always been intimately related. When they come together they become a rite of passage for many people. Just one day can create memories that will last long after the stages are dismantled and the bands have moved on. This series of images turns the camera away from the bands and focuses on capturing the emotion of the individual in the crowd.

This is a stunning portfolio that will appeal to anyone who enjoys fine photography and intriguing visual stories. It will no doubt be a timeless reminder of the power of music and the fashion and culture of a generation.

Based in Sydney and born in Broken Hill NSW, Nic Bezzina is a portrait and fine art photographer with a passion for long-term book projects. In 2011 Nic won the Monster Children photography competition in the music category, and has been a finalist in various photographic awards including Moran Contemporary Photography Prize, PDN Music Moment and the Head On Portrait Prize. 

Nic has exhibited his work at the State Library of NSW, Sydney Town Hall, and China Heights gallery. Nic’s work is held in public and private collections including the State Library of NSW, the City of Sydney Archives, and the National Museum of Australia.