Anna Maria "Anneke" van Giersbergen is a Dutch singer, songwriter and guitarist who became known worldwide as the lead singer for the rock band The Gathering between 1994 and 2007. She also has a solo career. The project was originally called Agua de Annique, but now goes by her own name.
Van Giersbergen in 2023
Image: Anneke Van Giersbergen and Danny Cavanagh
Image: Anneke van Giersbergen & Devin Townsend, live at the Retinal Circus
Image: 2 Anneke Van Giersbergen band photo by Bullet Ray
The Gathering are a Dutch rock band formed in Oss, North Brabant in 1989. The band's lineup currently consists of founding brothers René Rutten (guitars) and Hans Rutten (drums), Silje Wergeland, Hugo Prinsen Geerligs (bass) and Frank Boeijen (keyboards).
Budapest concert, 31 January 2010
Anneke van Giersbergen in 2003
Silje Wergeland in Budapest, 2010