The very first edition of Ankea Festival got off to a strong start, bringing a carefully curated selection of atmospheric and progressive sounds to its Ankea Stage on Day 1. From the wackiness of Finnish experimental rockers Circle and the cinematic post-rock of God Is An Astronaut to the darker, more intense worlds of Ihsahn and headliners Leprous, the opening day offered plenty for those looking to get lost in the music.

Being there for the first chapter of a brand-new festival always feels a little special. There is something exciting about seeing an event find its identity in real time, and with four such distinctive performances on the Ankea Stage, Day 1 certainly gave us plenty to capture. Dive into our gallery and relive some of the highlights our photographers captured on the very first day of the very first edition of Ankea Festival.