Within Temptation

August 12^th 2011, is the date Within Temptation will return to the stages on our own First Challenge concert in Ulft, in the Netherlands. Why First Challenge ? Well, we are working on a very special show for that concert and it’s our first headline show for the Unforgiving album. Believe us, it will be a challenge… but it’s a great challenge to which we look forward to very much.

There’s many things we need to get done before we can welcome you at The First Challenge. One of it is fitness – that’s why Sharon has uploaded the TV report on her fitness program. Expect more of that soon.

What will happen at the First Challenge concert?

We can’t reveal too much of the planning at this early stage, but our setlist is going to be an unique one as we shall play the full Unforgiving album  – and  the story will come to life on stage with the new design of the stage, lights, video footage and illusions, etc.etc. Expect Sharon to show off her new stage clothing and make-up  and we will play a set of rare  Within Temptation classics and a greatest hits ….

But, The First Challenge will not only be unique Within Temptation concert, it will be a Within Temptation happening. As we know that many of our fans will come from far, we would like to thank you all with a rich and entertaining program. As a little appetizer, it will involve the Unforgiving race car, a party and many other things we still have to decide on. We are working hard to make this a once in a lifetime show for you and ourselves – so make sure to book your tickets sooner, rather than later, the location is not that big….

For our fans from abroad: The “First Challenge” will be held in Ulft (NL), a city with 10,000 inhabitants, only 5 minutes from the border to Germany within easy reach to several international airports if you come from far. The main airports are: Amsterdam (NL) Brussels (B), Düsseldorf (D), Cologne (D), however many low cost carriers fly to Weeze airport in Germany just 60 km from Ulft, click here for more information.

There’s a festival camping you can book, you can also click here to find out more about local hotels and transport options!

Sharon is keeping you up to date on her personal challenge (getting in shape again) by posting video blogs. For the Dutch fans you can read an extra blog on vrouw online.

Recently VNV Nation announced that they will be spinning the wheels on the First Challenge after-party.

To make sure you don’t miss out on any news from the First Challenge keep an eye on the website and the special First Challenge section!

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