ICELAND ERUPTS AT EUROSONIC NOORDERSLAG: FOCUS COUNTRY AN-OUNCES FIRST WAVE OF ACTS FOR 2015

  • Kaleo, Kiasmos, Rökkurró and Samaris confirmed as the first Icelandic acts to play Eurosonic Noorderslag 2015
  • Iceland is the focus country for the 2015 event - widely recognised as Europes most important live music showcase and conference
  • International live performances by Icelandic artists more than doubled between 2012 and 2013

In 2015, Iceland will be the focus country at Eurosonic Noorderslag, and today (September 23rd) Iceland Music Export has announced that Kaelo, Kiasmos, Rökkurró and Samaris are confirmed as the first Icelandic acts to play Europe’s most important live music showcase festival and conference.

The 29th edition of Eurosonic Noorderslag takes place in Groningen, The Netherlands from January 14th to 17th, 2015.

Long acknowledged for the depth and innovation of its homegrown music talent - epitomised by bands like The Sugarcubes, Sigur Ros and Of Monsters & Men; and by festivals such as Iceland Airwaves that attract thousands of visiting music fans each year - Iceland has recently enjoyed a surge of international successes, with the number of overseas performances by Icelandic artists more than doubling between 2012 and 2013. 

The four bands confirmed for Eurosonic Noorderslag are indicative of this diversity: ranging from the electronic experimentation of Kiasmos and Samaris through to the indie pop-rock of Kaleo (who were selected by European Broadcasting Union member radio station RUV/RAS2) and Rökkurró.

Sigtryggur Baldursson, MD Iceland Music Export said:

Icelands music community is in the midst of some massively exciting developments, so to be invited as Eurosonic Noorderslags focus country for 2015 is perfect timing as well as a great honour. A combination of our homegrown festivals, a targeted export programme, Reykjaviks establishment as an international touring destination and the continued success of Icelandic music abroad has resulted in the emergence of a new generation of artists. The likes of Kaleo, Kiasmos, Rökkurró and Samaris are all unique and individual talents, and I hope todays announcement will offer just a small taste of what to expect next January.

Peter Smidt, creative director Eurosonic Noorderslag added:

For many years we have enjoyed the incredible amount of unique acts to come out of this small European country. We also have been amazed by the quality of Icelandic acts that have performed at previous editions of Eurosonic Noorderslag. We are looking forward to put a spotlight on all new Icelandic talents by doing the focus on Iceland at Eurosonic Noorderslag in January 2015.

Each year a different focus country is highlighted at Eurosonic Noorderslag showcasing the diverse musical talent across Europe. Other countries who have been showcased at previous editions include France, Germany, Italy, Sweden, Belgium, Norway, The Netherlands, Ireland, Finland and Austria.

 

 

September 23, 2014 4:56am ET by Global Publicity   Comments (0)

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