LINE-UP FURTHER EXPANDED (2)

The Awakening and Within Silence confirmed

The South African gothic-rock band The Awakening and the Slovakian melodic metal band Within Silence have been confirmed for Brainstorm Festival. This means the line-up is gradually taking shape. After all, Fabio Lione’s Dawn Of Victory, InnerWish and Iotunn were previously confirmed. More names will follow in the near future.

With The Awakening, Brainstorm Festival has acquired a very special band. Last edition, frontman Ashton Nyte could already be admired solo in the theater. This year he will come with his entire band for two exclusive Dutch shows: Friday on the mainstage, Saturday in the theater. During their career, The Awakening became one of the most important export products of the South African alternative music scene. The self-titled album released last year further confirms the band’s status.

Within Silence is an old acquaintance for loyal festival visitors, although we have to go all the way back to 2016. The band released the new ‘The Eclipse Of Worlds’ at the end of 2024, which was particularly well received by the international music press. Within Silence also achieved great success in The Netherlands. This third album shows a driven band that has rediscovered itself. The energy that the Slovaks show on the new album will undoubtedly produce a great show live.

Brainstorm Festival will be held on Friday 7 and Saturday 8 November at Podium Gigant in Apeldoorn. In addition to performances on the mainstage, special shows can be seen in the accompanying theater hall. The festival also offers space for an exhibition, a metalmarket, clinics, interviews and meet & greets.