Under the Influence of Justin Bieber: Photographs by Joachim Ladefoged

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Justin and his crew get psyched backstage just before a concert begins in Zurich, Switzerland's Hallen Stadium. April 8, 2011 More on Time.com: Photos: Rain, South Korea's Unstoppable Pop SuperstarJoachim Ladefoged—VII for TIME
By TIME Photo Department

For the TIME 100 photographer Joachim Ladefoged caught up with the teen idol and his adoring fans during his world tour in Europe. The crew traveled to Hallen Stadium in Zurich, Switzerland for an exclusive look behind the scenes and to find out who Bieber’s choice for this year’s TIME 100 . See his choice in the video here.

For more on Bieber check out a video about his fanatic fans.

See Usher’s TIME 100 profile about Justin Bieber.

See the 2011 TIME 100.

See photos of TIME 100 honoree Colin Firth

Justin and his crew get psyched backstage just before a concert begins in Zurich, Switzerland's Hallen Stadium. April 8, 2011 More on Time.com: Photos: Rain, South Korea's Unstoppable Pop SuperstarJoachim Ladefoged—VII for TIME
Excited Justin Bieber fans try to get a glimpse of him under at fence outside the concert hall. April 8, 2011 More on Time.com: Photos: A Brief History of PixarJoachim Ladefoged—VII for TIME
Right before the show Justin Bieber has a "meet & greet" backstage where a fan bursts into tears. Groups of four to five people at the time are allowed to enter the room to meet Justin, where a member of the crew takes a photo that the fans can later download from a website. The fans are not allowed to take any pictures or ask for any autographs themselves. April 8, 2011 More on Time.com: Photos: Colin Firth: The Thinking Ladies' Leading ManJoachim Ladefoged—VII for TIME
Justin backstage before the show with some of his security crew. April 8, 2011 More on Time.com: Photos: Grant Achatz, the Culinary Miracle WorkerJoachim Ladefoged—VII for TIME
An exhausted Bieber fan recovers at the stadium emergency room after feeling ill before the start of the concert. April 8, 2011 More on Time.com: Photos: Rain, South Korea's Unstoppable Pop Superstar Joachim Ladefoged—VII for TIME
Bieber dressed for the show, makes his way to the stage. April 8, 2011 More on Time.com: Photos: A Brief History of PixarJoachim Ladefoged—VII for TIME
Excited fans take photos as the show begins. April 8, 2011 More on Time.com: Photos: Colin Firth: The Thinking Ladies' Leading ManJoachim Ladefoged—VII for TIME
For part of the set Bieber serenades the audience from a floating heart shaped lift where he plays guitar. More on Time.com: Photos: Grant Achatz, the Culinary Miracle WorkerJoachim Ladefoged—VII for TIME
A fan sends a sign of love to Bieber during the show. More on Time.com: Photos: Rain, South Korea's Unstoppable Pop Superstar Joachim Ladefoged—VII for TIME
A view of Bieber from backstage during the show. More on Time.com: Photos: A Brief History of PixarJoachim Ladefoged—VII for TIME
Young fans crying during the show. More on Time.com: Photos: Colin Firth: The Thinking Ladies' Leading ManJoachim Ladefoged—VII for TIME
During the show Bieber shows off his dance moves to excite the crowd. More on Time.com: Photos: Grant Achatz, the Culinary Miracle WorkerJoachim Ladefoged—VII for TIME
Explosions of confetti rain over the audience during the finale of the show. More on Time.com: Photos: Rain, South Korea's Unstoppable Pop SuperstarJoachim Ladefoged—VII for TIME

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