Helsinki-based six-piece Rosettes, synth-pop duo Modem and Jaakko Eino Kelevi will bring the sound of Finland to Reykjavik. The new names join over 80 previously announced artists heading to Reykjavik in November, with highlights across the lineup including The Vaccines, Magdalena Bay, Charlotte Adigery & Bolis Pupul, Dina Ögon, LYNKS, Virgin Orchestra, Spacestation, Overmono, bar italia and many more.
The festival has also revealed details of this year’s opening ceremony, taking place at Grund on the morning of 7 November, with the President of Iceland Halla Tómasdóttir set to officially open proceedings alongside performances from Hjálmar and Elín Hall.
Speaking about Airwaves’s 25th Anniversary year, Ísleifur Þórhallsson, Festival Manager for Iceland Airwaves says: “We are incredibly proud to be celebrating not only 25 years of Iceland Airwaves, but 25 years of playing a key part in the careers of some of the world’s most talented artists. Over the years, we have seen many of our Airwaves alumni grow from strength to strength, often developing into some of the industry’s most acclaimed artists. It is an honour to continue to bring new talent to Reykjavík and share our beloved Icelandic community with the world.”