Tips for outdoor concert photography?

Photography has just been a hobby but I've been asked to shoot at a outdoor concert this Sunday.

I have a Nikon D90 with the 18-105mm kit lens and a 50mm 1.8. I also have a SB910 but I don't think I'll really need it because the concert will be mostly during the day.

I've never shot at a concert before so I was just wondering if you had any good tips for taking photos of crowds, the Dj's, should I take my tripod? Would it be better to shoot with the kit lens so I get more in a frame? I'm kinda nervous about it, any tips would be great!

They won't let your tripod in… Even if it has a ticket if your going to be right up front I would bring the flash.other wise its just dead weight… And if its gonna get dark you may kick your self for leaving the 1.8 at home…

It's really difficult to offer advice…

Light or lack of it, is what dictates how you should be approaching a subject… I constantly practice with my camera… And it's probably that practice that gives me an edge… It helps keep the 'instinct' for a good shot healthy…

If i'm asked to shoot an event… Then that deserves me loading up my bag and covering all bases… Preparing for the unexpected. I carry a GoPro type camera, A D5100 and a D7100… Each camera has different lenses and i'll have a selection of different zooms in the bag too… I can handle missing a shot because I might not have been quick enough… Missing a shot because you haven't got the kit… That's almost criminal.

Just enjoy the event and do the best you can… That's all anyone can do… We all have to start somewhere.

Unless you're going to be close to the stage, your 50mm will be useless. Be conscious of the light on the performers. The risk in daytime concerts is that part of the band might be in the sun and part in the shade. If that's the situation you face, it's going to be hard to get good exposure on the whole band.