Rock werchter

Gracie Abrams, celebrated by Phoebe Bridgers, Post Malone, and Taylor Swift, is one of pop's most promising young artists. Drawing inspiration from legends like Kate Bush, Elvis Costello, and Joni Mitchell, the Los Angeles singer captivates with her sincere and delicate songs. Her debut album, Good Riddance (2023), produced by Aaron Dessner of The National, earned her a Grammy for Best New Artist. Her latest album, The Secret of Us (2024), co-produced with Dessner, further showcases her talent. After a sold-out show at Forest National, she's ready to take on the world.

Olivia Rodrigo is one of the biggest stars today, consistently delivering hit after hit. Her debut album SOUR (2021), which features tracks like "drivers license" and "good 4 you," earned her three Grammy Awards. Named Time magazine's "Entertainer of the Year" that same year, she continued to rise with her second album GUTS (2023), showcasing her growth as a singer and songwriter. With "vampire," she achieved her third #1 on the Billboard Hot 100. Her GUTS world tour, which included sold-out shows at Antwerp’s Sportpaleis, solidified her status as a defining artist of this generation. Rolling Stone refers to her as a pop culture icon, while Variety praised her tour as potentially the best rock show of the year. The concert film Olivia Rodrigo: GUTS World Tour is currently streaming on Netflix. She will close Rock Werchter 2025 on July 6.

Everything began with a text. In 2017, Marie Ulven Ringheim developed feelings for her best friend and sent her a simple message: "girl in red." Although nothing transpired between them, that thrill inspired her music. Starting in her teenage years, the Norwegian artist began releasing self-produced songs, with "I wanna be your girlfriend" (2018) becoming an anthem for the LGBTQIA+ community. In 2023, girl in red was selected by her idol, Taylor Swift, to open for her on the Eras Tour. With her second album I’m Doing It Again Baby! (2024), she demonstrates that she’s here to stay, marking her first appearance on the Billboard 200.