Having worked for four decades as press and event photographer, he has caught some of world’s biggest touring acts with his lens. Photograph: Garry BrandonMadonna in Auckland, 2016. Photograph: Garry BrandonBeing Irish has been a “big benefit ... As soon as people hear you’re Irish, they want to talk to you, they instantly like you”. He says the world of live music photography has changed. Photograph: Garry BrandonBrandon left Auckland just as the Spark Arena was being take over by Live Nation and “things changed”.

Source: The Irish Times February 03, 2026 15:00 UTC