12 awesome Instagram snaps from Of Monsters And Men’s Cape Town gig

This week, Icelandic indie folk band Of Monsters And Men made its live debut in South Africa, choosing Cape Town’s Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens to kick things off. Naturally, this meant that the city’s Instagram gang was out in full force to capture the spectacle.

With the sun setting, the sky tinged with clouds and the crowd a reported 5000-strong, there were some rather brilliant snaps taken.

After trawling through Instagram, we’ve picked our 12 favourite stills for those who missed the concert, and for those who just appreciate some stunning photography. Either way, have a gander through the gallery below.

There could be worse venues for a concert, right? (Image: Todd Gillespie)

Of Monsters and Men in the shadows of mountains #OMAMSA

A photo posted by Todd (@todd.gillespie) on Mar 31, 2016 at 1:39pm PDT

The prelude. (Image: Seed Experiences via byjono)

Beautiful crowd here at Kirstenbosch! Gangs of Ballet has just put on an epic opener, and in 15 minutes, at 20h30 @ofmonstersandmen will hit the stage! 📷@byjono #SoldOut #OMAMSA #STS2016 #Kirstenbosch #gardens #ofmonstersandmen

A photo posted by Seed Experiences (@seedexperiences) on Mar 30, 2016 at 10:55am PDT

South Africa’s Gangs Of Ballet warming up the stage. (Image: Lauren Paulsen)

Love a little #GangsOfBallet #OMAMSA #OfMonstersAndMen #Kirstenbosch

A photo posted by Lauren Paulsen (@la_in_ct) on Mar 30, 2016 at 10:03am PDT

Lead singer and guitarist Nanna Bryndís Hilmarsdóttir leading the crowd. (Image: Werner Botha)

Watching @ofmonstersandmen for the 2nd time tonight, what an incredible band they are! #OMAMSA

A photo posted by Werner Botha (@wernermusicexp) on Mar 31, 2016 at 1:12pm PDT

Of Monsters And Men’s six members flanked by bright lights. (Image: Lauren Volmink)

#omamsa #yellowlight

A photo posted by Lauren Volmink (@hashtag.lols) on Mar 31, 2016 at 12:53pm PDT

Hand-heart frame: the concert snap essential. (Image: Leana)

#Nofilter #omamsa #concerts #kirstenbosch #heart #iceland

A photo posted by Leana (@leanahenke) on Mar 31, 2016 at 11:43am PDT

Weather? What weather? (Image: Nika Oosthuizen)

even though it was pouring we wouldn’t have stopped singing. what a show 🤘 #OMAMSA #kirstenbosch #rain #bestmoment #lovelovelove @ofmonstersandmen

A photo posted by Nita Oosthuizen (@nita_oosthuizen) on Mar 31, 2016 at 7:27am PDT

The glowing crowd. (Image: Curtispowcong)

@ofmonstersandmen had a massive turnout for their show in Cape Town!!! Their melodic harmonies were a treat to my ears and it was great to be in the pit for this show. 📸📸📸📸📸📸 #omamsa #kirstenboschsummerconcerts #musicphotography #cape town #Nikon

A photo posted by C U R T I S•P O W•C H O N G (@cpc.visual) on Mar 31, 2016 at 11:14am PDT

Musical umbrellas. (Image: Elan Schnider)

Of Monsters and Men last night in the rain. ___________ #omamsa #omam #concert #stage #band #iceland #CapeTown #southafrica #kirstenbosch

A photo posted by Elan Schnider (@elanschnider) on Mar 31, 2016 at 4:16am PDT

Moody skies before the storm. (Image: mich)

Yay #seedexperiences @ofmonstersandmen

A photo posted by mich (@michellefish84) on Mar 30, 2016 at 9:49am PDT

And the band’s verdict? (Image: Of Monsters And Men)

Can we have this beautiful Table Mountain backdrop for all shows? Thank you, very nice 🙏🏼

A photo posted by Of Monsters and Men (@ofmonstersandmen) on Mar 31, 2016 at 11:58am PDT

An Icelandic farewell. (Image: Lauren Paulsen)

Take a bow! #OfMonstersAndMen #OMAMSA #Kirstenbosch

A photo posted by Lauren Paulsen (@la_in_ct) on Mar 30, 2016 at 1:12pm PDT

If you were at the Cape Town concert and have a snap or two you’d like us to feature, tag us on Instagram @burnmedia or drop us a coment below.

Feature image: Elen Nivrae via Flickr