Muziekpublique organises a year-round series of 'world music' concerts in the centre of Brussels. Most take place in the Théâtre Molière, a small, traditional theatre hidden under an unpromising office block at Porte de Namur, just beside the Matonge district. Unusually, Muziekpublique is an entirely bilingual (Dutch/French) organisation. Perhaps for this reason it seems to embody what I think of as Brussels' real character – open and welcoming.

It is an enormous privilege to be able to meet and photograph top artists from around the world. When I can, I arrive at the theatre early enough to shoot during the sound check as well as at the concert itself. This enables me to get up on stage and work close to the musicians, with a much wider choice of angles. During the concert itself, I'm limited to the sides of the stage at the front of the auditorium, the balcony above, and the wings.

I've created a gallery of some of my favourite photos from live performances – many of them taken at Muziekpublique concerts. Take a look.