One Year Since the Official Opening of Iceland Music – See the Photos
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To mark one year since the official opening of Iceland Music, we’re taking a moment to look back — dusting off the photo albums and sharing a few highlights from what’s taken place inside these walls over the past twelve months.
Over the past year, Iceland Music has hosted dozens of events — all with one shared goal: to support and energise the Icelandic music community. We’ve welcomed concerts and panel discussions, singalongs and ministerial visits, training sessions and joyful gatherings — and so much more.
We’re proud and grateful to have, in such a short time, begun to create a reliable and accessible home base for everyone working in music in Iceland. And we encourage artists, agents, organisers, and anyone involved in music in any way to make use of the space and services we offer.
Here you’ll find, among other things:
🎧 Listening stations for test pressings 💬 Expert advice from our in-house team 🎤 A versatile room for events of all kinds ☕ And of course, the coffee is always on
Finnur Karlsson (Project Manager, Sheet Music Collection) and Sigtryggur Baldursson (Export Advisor) leading a singalong
The group joining in with Finnur and Sigtryggur
Leifur Björnsson (Head of Export) and musician Barði Jóhannsson posing for the camera
Members of Supersport! with their manager, Margrét Ósk
The Firestarter workshop, a seminar we hosted in collaboration with Iceland Innovation Week
Tamsin Embleton discussing her book Touring and Mental Health at an educational event co-hosted with MMF Iceland
Grímur Atlason, Nanna Bryndís, and Árni Þór Árnason took part in the conversation with Tamsin
Júnía Lín discussing her star-studded career with Helena Sif Gunnarsdóttir, Iceland Music’s Marketing & PR Advisor
James Sandom and Al Mills from Red Light UK all smiles at a masterclass hosted in collaboration with MMF Iceland
A strong showing from Iceland’s management community at the masterclass
Júnía Lín sharing stories
Iðunn Einarsdóttir and Þórður Hallgrímsson presenting their project Pípumessa to media and artistic directors at Podium, hosted by Iceland Music during Dark Music Days
Þórður conducting a makeshift pipe choir with great passion
Masaya Ozaki presenting his piece Echoes from the Lighthouse at Podium
Former Minister of Culture and Business Affairs Lilja Alfreðsdóttir addressing guests at the opening of the Iceland Music Centre one year ago
A cheerful group of guests at a Music Fund allocation event
Minister of Culture, Innovation and Higher Education Logi Einarsson congratulating Valgeir Skorri from the band Celebs on his music grant
Musicians Sævar Andri Sigurðarson and Andrés Þór Þorvarðarson celebrating
Musician Harpa Þorvaldsdóttir enjoying a joyful moment
Mikael Máni performing for guests at the Iceland Music
Einar Bárðason (Chair of Iceland Music), María Rut Reynisdóttir (Managing Director), and Minister Logi Einarsson posing for a photo
Ólöf Arnalds, Ísleifur Þórhallsson, and Gunnhildur Einarsdóttir gathering to mark the announcement of Iceland Music Fund grants
Högni Egilsson surrounded by friends
Choir Kliður performing for guests
Andervel playing a few songs at the opening one year ago
Hermigervill rarely far away when it’s time to celebrate
Bragi Valdimar and Guðrún Björk from STEF presenting Iceland Music with this beautiful piece by Baldvin Hlynsson. María Rut accepted the gift on behalf of the centre, joined by a smiling Jakob Frímann, Chair of the Music Council
Árný Margrét performing for guests
Óskar Guðjónsson and Valdi Kolli playing for guests
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