Ten acts performed at the Músíktilraunir finals on Sunday, 6 April, and when the votes were in, the band Geðbrigði was crowned the winner. The band describes their sound as gloomy punk rock, and its members are Þórhildur Helga Pálsdóttir, Ásthildur Emma Ingileifardóttir, Agnes Ósk Ægisdóttir, and Hraun Sigurgeirs.

Next up, Geðbrigði will perform at the Aldrei fór ég suður music festival in Ísafjörður over the Easter weekend – a regular invitation for Músíktilraunir winners.

All acts that made it to the finals are also invited to take part in Hitakassinn – a practical and empowering workshop series designed for young musicians looking to take the next step in the Icelandic music scene.

Organised by Reykjavík Music City, Hitt Húsið, and Iceland Music, the course offers insight into key aspects of the music industry – from marketing and PR to budgeting, tech essentials, and building a professional network.

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The programme concludes with a showcase concert where participants perform for key figures from the Icelandic music industry.

Músíktilraunir were first held in 1982 and have been an invaluable launching pad for young Icelandic musicians ever since. Countless artists have taken their first steps through the competition – including Kolrassa Krókríðandi, Botnleðja, Maus, Mínus, Jakobínarína, Agent Fresco, Mammút, Of Monsters and Men, and Vök.

Músíktilraunir 2025 – Prize Winners

Top three placements
1st place: Geðbrigði
2nd place: j. bear & the cubs
3rd place: Big Band Eyþórs

Audience Choice (via public vote): Rown

Individual Awards
Best Vocalist: Þórhildur Helga Pálsdóttir (Geðbrigði)
Best Guitarist: Ísleifur Jónsson (Sót)
Best Bassist: Aliza Kato (Nógu gott and Kyrsa)
Best Keyboardist: Eyþór Alexander Hallsson (Big Band Eyþórs)
Best Drummer: Þorsteinn Jónsson (Big Band Eyþórs)
Electronic Artist: Lucas Joshua Snædal Garrison (LucasJoshua)
Best Icelandic Lyrics: Geðbrigði
FTT Songwriting Award: j. bear & the cubs

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