The Essence Concert History

The Essence is a new wave/gothic rock band from Rotterdam, The Netherlands, formed in 1984 and fronted by singer, songwriter and guitarist, Hans Diener.

Date Concert Venue Location
Nov 04, 2023
The Essence / White Rose Transmission
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Soundville Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands
Sep 10, 2022
Baroeg Open Air 2022
Napalm Death / Hardcore Superstar / Thanatos / Blackbriar / Freedom Call / Distant / The Essence / VNV Nation / Suicide Commando / Zardonic / Manu Le Malin / Deformer / De Kraaien / The Sweet Release of Death / Nephylim / Neroth / Subrockers / Kalaalit Nunaat / Menacer / Mayleaf / Sterf / Stefan ZMK / Thrasher / JungleFever / Shivanki / Venderstrooik / Schwierige Franz / Raderkraft Show all bands
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Zuiderpark Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands
Apr 17, 2022
The Essence The Middle East - Downstairs Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Feb 16, 2019
The Essence The Middle East - Downstairs Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Dec 08, 2018
She Past Away / The Essence
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Baroeg Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands
Jul 02, 2015
Kevin Hart / The Essence Mercedes-Benz Superdome New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
May 23, 2015
The Essence / Chameleons Vox Baroeg Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands
Jul 05, 2012 –
Jul 08, 2012
High Sierra Music Festival 2012
The Lumineers / Ben Harper / Matisyahu / Big Gigantic / Toots & The Maytals / Built to Spill / Delta Spirit / Deer Tick / Heartless Bastards / Ryan Bingham / STS9 / The Devil Makes Three / Galactic / Lotus / Gardens & Villa / Paper Diamond / Greensky Bluegrass / Rubblebucket / Railroad Earth / Papadosio / Ben Sollee / ALO / Delicate Steve / Elephant Revival / Trio / Kids These Days / Y La Bamba / Mocean Worker / David Garza / Marco Benevento / Grupo Fantasma / The Essence / Matt the Electrician / Garage a Trois / Steve Poltz / Nicki Bluhm & the Gramblers / Split Lip Rayfield / Red Baraat / Birds of Chicago / MarchFourth / Dead Winter Carpenters / The New Orleans Suspects / Stooges Brass Band / Big Light / Nathan Moore / Surprise Me Mr. Davis / The Mike Dillon Band / Brokedown in Bakersfield / Skerik's Bandalabra / The Nibblers / The Motet Funk Is Dead / Royal Family Ball / Living Folklore Show all bands
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Plumas-Sierra County Fairgrounds Quincy, California, United States
Sep 24, 2011
Rehab / Demun Jones / The Essence Red Devil Lounge San Francisco, California, United States
May 27, 2011 –
May 28, 2011
Spot Festival 2011
KT Tunstall / Bigbang / Oh Land / JJ / Iceage / WhoMadeWho / Choir of Young Believers / Fallulah / India / Sleep Party People / Team Me / Jenny Wilson / Anna von Hausswolff / Nabiha / Darkness Falls / French Films / Figurines / Blondage / Hess Is More / Treefight For Sunlight / X-ander / Mugison / Alcoholic Faith Mission / Panamah / Vinnie Who / The Essence / Honningbarna / Neo Geo / Lucy Love / Giana Factory / Talking To Turtles / Powersolo / Hymns from Nineveh / The William Blakes / The Eclectic Moniker / Dikta / K-X-P / Nisennenmondai / Girls in Airports / Me And My Army / Cody / This Is Head / Harrys Gym / Our Broken Garden / Sarah West / Dad Rocks! / HAM / The New Spring / Marie Fisker / Thus Owls / Bon Homme / Shanghai / Rainbrother / Siinai / Helgi Jónsson / Fastpoholmen / Emma Acs / Drone / Raised Among Wolves / Mads Björn / Niels Skousen / Malpractice / F.U.K.T. / 4 Guys from the Future / Elou Elan / Thulebasen / Neufvoin / Tako Lako / Budam / Silja / My Evil Twin / Frisk Frugt / Messy Shelters / Deer Bear / Brother Grimm / Helsinki Poetry / Il Tempo Gigante / From Sarah / Ida Wenøe / Pil & Liv / Let Me Play Your Guitar / Reptile and Retard / Kiss Me Scarlett / Just a Number 05272011 / Trusted Few / Oberg / Naked / Fcan / Fatma Zidan / Jeremy Sparrow / Some Speak of the Future / Frekvens / Glass Arena / She's a Show / Asbjørn & the Strange Ears / Stemmejernet / Karen Mose / Kynnes Kabale / Rasmus Zwicki / Big Basco Show all bands
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Aarhus, Central Jutland, Denmark
Jan 30, 1999
The Essence The Cave Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands
Post-Punk
New Wave
Dream Pop
Gothic Rock
Darkwave
UK Post-Punk
Goth Rock
Deep New Wave
Gothic Post-Punk
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2023 1 concert
2022 2 concerts
2019 1 concert
2018 1 concert
2015 2 concerts
2012 1 concert
2011 2 concerts
1999 1 concert
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


How many concerts has The Essence had?

The Essence has had 11 concerts.

What genre is The Essence?

The Essence is most often considered to be Post-Punk, New Wave, Dream Pop, Gothic Rock, Darkwave, UK Post-Punk, Goth Rock, Deep New Wave, and Gothic Post-Punk.

When was the last The Essence concert?

The last The Essence concert was on November 04, 2023 at Soundville in Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands. The bands that performed were: The Essence / White Rose Transmission.

What setlist does The Essence play live?

The songs that The Essence performs live vary, but here's the latest setlist that we have from the November 04, 2023 concert at Soundville in Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands:

  1. Out of Grace
  2. The Death Cell
  3. Like Christ
  4. All Is Empty
  5. The Cat
  6. Endless Lakes / Surrender
  7. A Mirage
  8. Only for You

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