Westenra

“Hook-laden spiky guitar, soaring vocals, lashings of (melo)drama, and catchy choruses with insistent, insidious dancefloor rhythms… One To Watch on the UK goth scene… they should become a force to be reckoned with.” – DJ HGV, Carpe Noctum club, Leeds, UK

 

Melodic Gothic Rock from Whitby. Luciferia (vocals), Karl (guitar) and Dominique (bass) create dark & emotional, yet uplifting & danceable songs that will appeal to fans of Siouxsie & The Banshees, Fields of The Nephilim, Within Temptation and Evanescence.

Since exploding onto the UK goth scene in 2019 ::WESTENRA:: have been building a reputation for captivating live performances of their stylish and atmospheric sound. Their debut album “First Light” was released in January 2021 to rave reviews, followed by a cover version of the Cliff Richard classic “Devil Woman” in March 2022 – a taster for the new, bigger sound featured on the four track EP “BREATHE” which was released in July 2022. Their version of Iron Maiden’s “Number of The Beast” – originally meant as an exclusive live performance to celebrate their headlining the Whitby Krampus Run Ball – was released in February 2023, with proceeds going to the Whitby Krampus Run chosen charities.

May 2022 saw Whitby Abbey invite the band to perform within its grounds as part of their celebrations for the 125th anniversary of the novel Dracula – this generated substantial national and international exposure for the band, with the area that they performed in front of now known as “The ::WESTENRA:: Arches”.
2023 will be another exciting year for ::WESTENRA:: as they will be releasing new material ahead of playing the prestigious tomorrow’s ghosts festival in Whitby in October, supporting gothic rock superstars THE MISSION.

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Shadow Factory: Westenra + Hurtsfall + Social Youth Cult

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HERE IT IS FOLKS… SHADOW FACTORY LINE UP AND TICKET RELEASE FOR WHITBY SPRING GOTH FESTIVAL 2025… Following on from our massive SELL OUT success last October, Jay Sinful’s SHADOW FACTORY is back at Crafty Cove, Whitby. Whitby’s premier goth/alternative shop and venue. This time Jay Sinful welcomes to the stages on Friday night… Whitby’s very own Westenra with support from Hurtsfall and the HOT new band #SOCIAL YOUTH CULT Then on Saturday night… Returning legends and absolute show stoppers Deviant UK with support from MATT HART and previous stars PLAYDEAD Plus of course Jay Sinful’s after show party til […]

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Whitby

April 25

World Goth Day Gig: Westenra, Exceptional Mr. Hyde, Play/Dead & Mat Howlett

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World Goth Day gig – Westenra, The Exceptional Mr Hyde, Play/Dead, Mat Howlett We love a bit of Goth at O’Rileys and with the help of local musician Mat Howlett we’ve put together a celebration of the darker side of rock music in the Backroom at O’Rileys – if advance ticket sales warrant it we will move the show to the main room. Westenra – Melodic Gothic Rock from Whitby. Luciferia (vocals), Karl (guitar) and Dominique (bass). https://www.facebook.com/westenrabandofficial The Exceptional Mr Hyde – Yorkshire based 3 piece punk/postpunk/goth band. Delivering high energy music. https://www.facebook.com/theexceptionalmrhyde Play/Dead – Part autobiographical, part concept. Industrial, alternative, heavy,

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Kingston upon Hull

May 22

Winter In Eden + Westenra

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The Velvet Sheep is thrilled to announce the much anticipated return of acclaimed UK symphonic rock band ‘Winter In Eden’, with a show at The Fulford Arms in York. The band also announces a new digital EP ‘Therapy’ to be released imminently, and the band’s fifth studio album to follow later in 2025. The regenerated band will feature Vicky and Steve, along with a lineup of guest musicians. Alongside Winter in Eden will be critically acclaimed Gothic Rock band WESTENRA, bringing their dramatic Whitby vibe and exquisite stagecraft once more to York. Both bands will play a full set.

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York

August 15

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