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.
Goth / Alternative Market + Westenra + The Black Riders Cult + UK Dissent
XIII Lucky for some! On Saturday the 13th May, we return to our favourite punk bar to bring you spooky & alternative treats from a plethora of talented local traders. We’re absolutely thrilled to be joining Westenra, as they bring melodic, gothic rock all the way from Whitby. with support from The Black Riders Cult and UK Dissent. The gig entry is £8 OTD, doors open at 7pm, first band starts at 7.45pm. Join us, as we come together once again to support creatives, musicians & small, independent businesses. See you there
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Gateshead
13 May 2023
Westenra + Feather Trade + Hanging Freud + The Hagley Wood Vampires
On May 1st, Bank Holiday Monday, we shower you with awesomness, bringing you four bands – The Hagley Wood Vampires (dark folk), Hanging Freud (coldwave), Feather Trade (post-punk), and Westenra (gothic rock). Come shake your hooves! Tickets are £10 in advance, £12 on the doorTicket link – https://www.wegottickets.com/event/578003/ Doors 6.30
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York
1 May 2023
In The Black Midwin2er: Westenra + Jan Doyle Band + Gothzilla + Ghost Signals + Holy Braille + Hurtsfall + The Glass House Museum + Factory Acts + Dead Happy + Black Riders Cult + Hagley Wood Vampires + Tantrumzentrum + Astrofaun + Alixandrea Corvyn + Black Clown
Line up start to finish: Friday:Black ClownTantrumzentrumGhost SignalsThe Mother of Crows Saturday:Alixandrea CorvynHagly Wood Vampires Black Riders CultThe Glass House MuseumGothzillaWestenra Sunday:Jimmy AndrexAstrofaunDead HappyFactory ActsHurtsfallHoly BrailleJan Doyle Band
Sheffield
16 December 2022
The Krampus Ball: Westenra + Red Meat + Katie Metcalfe
Whitby Krampus Run returns for the 8th time out from its hibernation to the olde streets of Whitby. A noisy and kolourful kostumed parade with fun activities during the day raising funds for Whitby Wildlife Sanctuary. Krampus and his kompanions will administer punishment to the bad as St. Niklaus with help from St. Noddy Ov Hølder reward the good.Featuring the powerful drums of Die Krampus Krumpettes, figures from local folklore and legend and a very special performance by Mister Fox after the search for the Neu ‘Thing Ov Thee North’ to be krowned by St. Niklaus. Later in the evening join us for THE KRAMPUS BALL at
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Whitby
3 December 2022
Goth at the Brewery + Westenra + Last July + Play/Dead
Whitby Brewery once again invites all Children of The Night (or mid-afternoon in this case) to the fourth “Goth at The Brewery” event. Admission is FREE with three bands playing for your displeasure: Westenra – Melodic Gothic Rock from Whitby. Hook-laden spiky guitars, soaring vocals, lashings of (melo)drama, and catchy choruses with insistent, insidious dance floor rhythms. https://www.facebook.com/westenrabandofficial Last July – Last July are a UK based Dark Romantic band. Passionate about performing they blend live electronics with dark atmospheres, driving guitars and strong melodic vocals. https://www.facebook.com/LastJuly PLAY/DEAD – Like every 90s gothic industrial band at the same time – like Manson covering KMFDM
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Whitby
29 October 2022
Decade of Elysium, 10 year Anniversary party: Dawn of Elysium + The Glass House Museum + Westenra
Celebrating 10 years of being Dawn of Elysium, a gothic rock band hailing from Bradford and Leeds they will play a very special set spanning the decade of their existence with songs old and new. Joined by special guests and friends The Glass House Museum and Westenra. The Glass House Museum are a post-punk/alternative/gothic rock band from the West Midlands. Westenra come to play gothic rock sounds in the city of goth from the most gothic seaside town of Whitby. Look out for more links to music and info coming soon. £5 on the door. Doors from 7.30pm
Leeds
9 September 2022
Of Koburg & Kin + The Glass House Museum + Westenra
KOBURG performing with her backing band Of KOBURG & Kin plus good friends, The Glass House Museum and WestenraTickets via this link –https://koburg.bandcamp.com/…/ticket-to-the-fulford…NB Names will be added to Door list as there will be no physical tickets for this. KOBURGhttps://www.facebook.com/KoburgOfficialKoburg is a Symphonic Rock One-Woman Band and Sporadic Model.Co-produced by Dean BakerManaged by Sarah SanfordKoburg is signed to Evolve Or Die Records.For live performances, Koburg performs as Of Koburg & Kin, with a range of musicians as her backing band.ContactLabel : Evolve Or Die Records; c/o Anthony Malpass [email protected] : Sarah Sanford [email protected]/Press enquiries : Dean Baker [email protected] : Damian
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York
6 August 2022
CANCELLED: Shadow of the Castle 2022: Dawn Of Elysium + All My Thorns + Westenra + Lupine + Deathtrippers + St Lucifer + Gothzilla + The InSect + The Golden Age Of Nothing + West Wickhams
Resurrection Scarborough, Presents: “Shadow Of The Castle 2022”.A two day live music event, In aid of “The S.O.P.H.I.E Lancaster Foundation”. Featuring some of the best modern Goth bands in the UK. Held at “Vibe Bar” in Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England. Friday 24th June 2022, 7 pm – 2 am. Headliner: Dawn Of Elysium Deathtrippers Westenra Saturday 25th June 2022, 1 am – 2 am.Headliner: All My Thorns Gothzilla
Scarborough
24 June 2022
Westenra live at Whitby Abbey
Join us for a spooktacular night at the birthplace of Dracula where we will be marking the 125th anniversary of Bram Stoker’s iconic novel by attempting to break the record for the largest gathering of people dressed as vampires! In partnership with GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™, the official record attempt will take place on the evening of Thursday 26 May 2022 between 6.45pm and 7.15pm. Entry to the abbey will be FREE for all those in traditional vampire fancy dress and who intend to participate in the world record attempt. The only exceptions to this are an adult accompanying a child
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