We don’t have to carry a pocket full of film rolls any more, but shooting on digital is still challenging and it’s not to be underestimated. A lot of people think that they can just go into the pit [where music photographers shoot from], put their camera on automatic and start shooting, but then they leave the pit with no pictures to show for it.
I’m not saying that using Auto is bad – it’s good if you don’t know how to use the camera – but to capture a live show where the things you’re photographing change so much, you have to manually manipulate your camera otherwise you won’t be able to capture what’s going on. So first, learn how to use your camera before you come to the pit – that’s very important as well.