Now in its 26th year, Iceland Airwaves returns to Downtown Reykjavík with a programme that spotlights some of Iceland’s emerging artists from Elín Hall, gugusar, Sigrún, and Sunna Margrét to more established names such as Bríet, Retro Stefson, and JFDR. This year’s line up is complemented by a roster of internationally acclaimed talent, including ian, Joey Valence & Brae, Kenya Grace, Fat Dog, Saya Gray, Silvana Estrada, Clara La San, OneDa, Baby Said, Alex Amen, and many more.
The Spanish Wave in partnership with Iceland Airwaves presents The Spanish Wave will take over Reykjavík’s historic IÐNÓ venue spotlighting the most exciting new voices in Spanish music. Leading the showcase is electronic-pop rising star María Arnal, the explosive Mainline Magic Orchestra, avant-pop duo PANAM, and genre-blending force MS OBAMA. All four artists will be making their Iceland Airwaves debut, promising a showcase of bold performances, fresh sounds, and the future of Spanish music.
Returning this year, Music Finland presents the WTF Showcase at NASA with a lineup that captures the pulse of Finland’s contemporary music scene. Performing are Finland’s beloved sisters of deadpan pop Maustetytöt, dreamy electronic innovator Orvokki, and club-scene visionary MALLA, each bringing their own fearless take on Finland’s ever-evolving sounds.