Reporter Rob Garratt and Photographer Delores Johnson got a chance to peek backstage before the Bon Jovi concert on Thursday night, catching a glimpse of all the instruments and equipment necessary to put on show for thousands.
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Sound engineers wait at their stations on stage prior to the start of the concert. Delores Johnson / The National -
The drumsticks await the band before the start of the Bon Jovi concert at Du Arena on Thursday night. Delores Johnson / The National -
A view from behind the stage. Delores Johnson / The National -
Green arrows help the performers navigate the darkened backstage area at the Bon Jovi concert. Delores Johnson / The National -
A glimpse of the many tools needed to put on a concert sit on the stage set-up area prior to the start of the show. Delores Johnson / The National -
A drummer’s kit bag in the set-up area before the start of the Bon Jovi concert at Du Arena in Abu Dhabi. Delores Johnson / The National -
Guitars lie in wait to the right of the stage in case they are needed during the set. Delores Johnson / The National -
Early fans patiently await the start of the Bon Jovi concert at Du Arena in Abu Dhabi on Thursday. Delores Johnson / The National -
A behind-the-scenes look of the stage set-up area prior to the start of the Bon Jovi concert. Delores Johnson / The National -
A good luck charm takes up residence backstage. Delores Johnson / The National
A backstage look at the Bon Jovi concert in Abu Dhabi - in pictures
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