Flying in from London after an unforgettable shoot with legends Eminem, Dr. Dre, and Snoop Dogg, my transition to photographing Parookaville 2024 felt like stepping from one epic creative canvas into another. Parookaville, known as one of Europe’s largest and most immersive music festivals, offers something more than just music—it’s an entire city brought to life.

From the moment I arrived, the scale of the event was humbling. Nestled in the sprawling grounds of Weeze Airport, the festival doesn’t just host stages; it builds an entire alternate world. As an official photographer, I’ve worked some incredible gigs, but Parookaville's attention to detail in set design and storytelling is unrivalled. Streets lined with retro-style buildings, bustling "districts," and jaw-dropping stages make every corner of the festival feel alive. The main stage, with its towering LED screens and choreographed pyrotechnics, serves as the heartbeat of this bustling utopia.