Since Anneke van Giersbergen became known in the 1990s as the singer of The Gathering, she has established herself as one of the most versatile vocalists in the Netherlands. She has built a successful solo career thanks to her powerful and emotional voice, songwriting talent, and collaborations with various artists. Regarding her new music, she says it sounds heavier, with influences from the ’80s, such as synthesizers and echoing drums, but also with rocking guitars.

Support act Ebony Buckle is a conceptual pop artist from London, originally from Townsville, Australia. She writes and performs with her husband, musician and producer Nick Burns. Through her music, Ebony holds a mirror up to herself and the world, reflecting the human need and struggle to belong or break free. Her music is a collection of audiovisual stories inspired by folklore and the intersection between fiction and science.