Annicke Shireen + Ann my Guard

An evening with two acts moving through the darker spectrum of singer-songwriter and alternative rock: witchrock, darkwave, gothic rock and dark pop.

ANNICKE SHIREEN
Annicke Shireen is an independent witchrock artist, known for her role as frontwoman of SHIREEN and as a performer with HEILUNG and Pure Reason Revolution. In her solo project, she combines heavy riffs and emotionally raw songwriting with mystical vocals. Her upcoming solo album Delirium - ten tracks, expected in October '26 - draws from cinematic darkness while leaving room for vulnerability. Influences include Kate Bush, Enya, Chelsea Wolfe, Florence and the Machine, All Them Witches and Aurora. The project is entirely self-produced and connects music, visuals and ritual into one whole.

Links: Instagram / Bandcamp

ANN MY GUARD
Ann my Guard is the project of Hungarian singer, bassist and multi-instrumentalist Eszter Anna Baumann. Founded as an alternative metal band in Budapest, it evolved after Anna's move to the Netherlands into an experimental project with an entirely new lineup, where darkwave, gothic rock and folk influences converge. After four metal albums, the semi-acoustic She of the Sea and Stars was released in March 2025, weaving ancient mythological themes with modern soundscapes. The album was well received and led to performances at Wave-Gotik-Treffen, Stella Nomine and Fekete Zaj, and support shows for acts including Antimatter and Charlotte Wessels.

Links: Instagram / Bandcamp