Through The Lens: Roadburn Festival 2023 – Thursday
Better late than never as I’ve finally finished sorting out the photos from Roadburn 2023. Although this year was a very different festival for me as over the four days, I had the honour and privilege of helping artist director Walter Hoeijmakers get around the 013 and hustle and bustle of Tilburg when heading over to the Koepehal.
![Roadburn 2023 – Redefining Heaviness](https://www.thesleepingshaman.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Roadburn-2023-1.jpg)
An amazing time was had by all as we took in some amazing bands and artists, met up with Shaman scribes Daniel and Nessie, Cavum who designed the awesome artwork that graces this site, friends old and new as well as finally hooking up with Johnny and Chris from Rocket Recordings while the label celebrated its 25th Anniversary. I’d also like to take this opportunity to thank, not only Walter, but also Becky, along with the 013 staff – Miranda, Jaimy, Joel, Mijndert and Seyi, it was an absolute blast.
Now without further ado, here are photos from Thursday at Roadburn 2023.
YRRE
![YRRE @ Roadburn Festival 2023 – Photo by Lee Edwards](https://www.thesleepingshaman.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/YRRE-Roadburn-2023-Photo-by-Lee-Edwards-1.jpg)
John Cxnnor
![John Cxnnor @ Roadburn Festival 2023 – Photo by Lee Edwards](https://www.thesleepingshaman.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/John-Cxnnor-Roadburn-2023-Photo-by-Lee-Edwards-1.jpg)
![John Cxnnor @ Roadburn Festival 2023 – Photo by Lee Edwards](https://www.thesleepingshaman.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/John-Cxnnor-Roadburn-2023-Photo-by-Lee-Edwards-2.jpg)
![John Cxnnor @ Roadburn Festival 2023 – Photo by Lee Edwards](https://www.thesleepingshaman.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/John-Cxnnor-Roadburn-2023-Photo-by-Lee-Edwards-3.jpg)
![John Cxnnor @ Roadburn Festival 2023 – Photo by Lee Edwards](https://www.thesleepingshaman.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/John-Cxnnor-Roadburn-2023-Photo-by-Lee-Edwards-4.jpg)
![John Cxnnor @ Roadburn Festival 2023 – Photo by Lee Edwards](https://www.thesleepingshaman.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/John-Cxnnor-Roadburn-2023-Photo-by-Lee-Edwards-7.jpg)
![John Cxnnor @ Roadburn Festival 2023 – Photo by Lee Edwards](https://www.thesleepingshaman.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/John-Cxnnor-Roadburn-2023-Photo-by-Lee-Edwards-6.jpg)
![John Cxnnor @ Roadburn Festival 2023 – Photo by Lee Edwards](https://www.thesleepingshaman.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/John-Cxnnor-Roadburn-2023-Photo-by-Lee-Edwards-9.jpg)
Burst
![Burst @ Roadburn Festival 2023 – Photo by Lee Edwards](https://www.thesleepingshaman.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Burst-Roadburn-2023-Photo-by-Lee-Edwards-1.jpg)
Body Void
![Body Void @ Roadburn Festival 2023 – Photo by Lee Edwards](https://www.thesleepingshaman.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Body-Void-Roadburn-2023-Photo-by-Lee-Edwards-1.jpg)
![Body Void @ Roadburn Festival 2023 – Photo by Lee Edwards](https://www.thesleepingshaman.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Body-Void-Roadburn-2023-Photo-by-Lee-Edwards-2.jpg)
![Body Void @ Roadburn Festival 2023 – Photo by Lee Edwards](https://www.thesleepingshaman.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Body-Void-Roadburn-2023-Photo-by-Lee-Edwards-3.jpg)
![Body Void @ Roadburn Festival 2023 – Photo by Lee Edwards](https://www.thesleepingshaman.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Body-Void-Roadburn-2023-Photo-by-Lee-Edwards-4.jpg)
![Body Void @ Roadburn Festival 2023 – Photo by Lee Edwards](https://www.thesleepingshaman.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Body-Void-Roadburn-2023-Photo-by-Lee-Edwards-5.jpg)
![Body Void @ Roadburn Festival 2023 – Photo by Lee Edwards](https://www.thesleepingshaman.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Body-Void-Roadburn-2023-Photo-by-Lee-Edwards-6.jpg)
Julie Christmas
![Julie Christmas @ Roadburn Festival 2023 – Photo by Lee Edwards](https://www.thesleepingshaman.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Julie-Christmas-Roadburn-2023-Photo-by-Lee-Edwards-1.jpg)
![Julie Christmas @ Roadburn Festival 2023 – Photo by Lee Edwards](https://www.thesleepingshaman.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Julie-Christmas-Roadburn-2023-Photo-by-Lee-Edwards-2.jpg)
![Julie Christmas @ Roadburn Festival 2023 – Photo by Lee Edwards](https://www.thesleepingshaman.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Julie-Christmas-Roadburn-2023-Photo-by-Lee-Edwards-3.jpg)
![Julie Christmas @ Roadburn Festival 2023 – Photo by Lee Edwards](https://www.thesleepingshaman.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Julie-Christmas-Roadburn-2023-Photo-by-Lee-Edwards-4.jpg)
![Julie Christmas @ Roadburn Festival 2023 – Photo by Lee Edwards](https://www.thesleepingshaman.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Julie-Christmas-Roadburn-2023-Photo-by-Lee-Edwards-5.jpg)
![Julie Christmas @ Roadburn Festival 2023 – Photo by Lee Edwards](https://www.thesleepingshaman.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Julie-Christmas-Roadburn-2023-Photo-by-Lee-Edwards-6.jpg)
![Julie Christmas @ Roadburn Festival 2023 – Photo by Lee Edwards](https://www.thesleepingshaman.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Julie-Christmas-Roadburn-2023-Photo-by-Lee-Edwards-7.jpg)
![Julie Christmas @ Roadburn Festival 2023 – Photo by Lee Edwards](https://www.thesleepingshaman.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Julie-Christmas-Roadburn-2023-Photo-by-Lee-Edwards-8.jpg)
![Julie Christmas @ Roadburn Festival 2023 – Photo by Lee Edwards](https://www.thesleepingshaman.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Julie-Christmas-Roadburn-2023-Photo-by-Lee-Edwards-9.jpg)
![Julie Christmas @ Roadburn Festival 2023 – Photo by Lee Edwards](https://www.thesleepingshaman.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Julie-Christmas-Roadburn-2023-Photo-by-Lee-Edwards-10.jpg)
![Julie Christmas @ Roadburn Festival 2023 – Photo by Lee Edwards](https://www.thesleepingshaman.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Julie-Christmas-Roadburn-2023-Photo-by-Lee-Edwards-11.jpg)
Deafheaven
![Deafheaven @ Roadburn Festival 2023 – Photo by Lee Edwards](https://www.thesleepingshaman.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Deafheaven-Roadburn-2023-Thurs-Photo-by-Lee-Edwards-1.jpg)
![Deafheaven @ Roadburn Festival 2023 – Photo by Lee Edwards](https://www.thesleepingshaman.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Deafheaven-Roadburn-2023-Thurs-Photo-by-Lee-Edwards-2.jpg)
![Deafheaven @ Roadburn Festival 2023 – Photo by Lee Edwards](https://www.thesleepingshaman.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Deafheaven-Roadburn-2023-Thurs-Photo-by-Lee-Edwards-3.jpg)
![Deafheaven @ Roadburn Festival 2023 – Photo by Lee Edwards](https://www.thesleepingshaman.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Deafheaven-Roadburn-2023-Thurs-Photo-by-Lee-Edwards-4.jpg)
![Deafheaven @ Roadburn Festival 2023 – Photo by Lee Edwards](https://www.thesleepingshaman.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Deafheaven-Roadburn-2023-Thurs-Photo-by-Lee-Edwards-5.jpg)
![Deafheaven @ Roadburn Festival 2023 – Photo by Lee Edwards](https://www.thesleepingshaman.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Deafheaven-Roadburn-2023-Thurs-Photo-by-Lee-Edwards-6.jpg)
![Deafheaven @ Roadburn Festival 2023 – Photo by Lee Edwards](https://www.thesleepingshaman.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Deafheaven-Roadburn-2023-Thurs-Photo-by-Lee-Edwards-7.jpg)
![Deafheaven @ Roadburn Festival 2023 – Photo by Lee Edwards](https://www.thesleepingshaman.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Deafheaven-Roadburn-2023-Thurs-Photo-by-Lee-Edwards-8.jpg)
The Soft Moon
![The Soft Moon @ Roadburn Festival 2023 – Photo by Lee Edwards](https://www.thesleepingshaman.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/The-Soft-Moon-Roadburn-2023-Photo-by-Lee-Edwards-1.jpg)
![The Soft Moon @ Roadburn Festival 2023 – Photo by Lee Edwards](https://www.thesleepingshaman.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/The-Soft-Moon-Roadburn-2023-Photo-by-Lee-Edwards-3.jpg)
![The Soft Moon @ Roadburn Festival 2023 – Photo by Lee Edwards](https://www.thesleepingshaman.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/The-Soft-Moon-Roadburn-2023-Photo-by-Lee-Edwards-2.jpg)
![The Soft Moon @ Roadburn Festival 2023 – Photo by Lee Edwards](https://www.thesleepingshaman.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/The-Soft-Moon-Roadburn-2023-Photo-by-Lee-Edwards-4.jpg)
![The Soft Moon @ Roadburn Festival 2023 – Photo by Lee Edwards](https://www.thesleepingshaman.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/The-Soft-Moon-Roadburn-2023-Photo-by-Lee-Edwards-5.jpg)
Photos by: Lee Edwards