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Amanda Palmer Announces Surprise Ninja Gig Tomorrow At Iðnó
Amanda Palmer, singer, pianist, songwriter, author, performance artist, mother, meditation-enthusiast, wife of Neil Gaiman, and so much more, will be holding one of her famous Ninja Gigs tomorrow at Iðnó. If you’ve never heard of her Ninja Gigs, well it’s what it…
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The Weekend Edit: Five Fun Things To Do In Reykjavík
Congratulations: it’s payday today! What better way to celebrate than with a weekend out on the town? From this year’s edition of the Reykjavík Arts Festival to kick ass concerts, here’s a fresh Weekend Edit to help you choose amongst the most…
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The Weekend Edit: 5 Things To Do In Reykjavik This Weekend
Whether it will or rain or not, don’t waste time hiding under the blankets this weekend. From sport events to music, 90s throwbacks and art exhibit, here’s a fresh Weekend Edit to help you choose the most interesting events held in Reykjavík…
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The Weekend Edit: 5 Things To Do In Reykjavik This Weekend
It’s a long weekend, this one. Monday, for some nearly forgotten Christian reason, is a holy day so you’ve got an extra day to party. Here’s a fresh Weekend Edit to help you choose the most interesting events now held in Reykjavík,…
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The Weekend Edit: 5 Things To Do In Reykjavik This Weekend
If you are as meteoropathic as some people in this office, we’ve got just the right treats for you. Whether you want to immerse yourself into a new world, laugh at funny performances or just get lost in music, here’s a fresh…
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The Weekend Edit: 4 Things To Do In Reykjavik This Weekend
As May rolls in with its unpredictable snow and teasing sunshine, we still dream of summer from under heavy sweaters and beanies. But don’t let the miserable weather stop you this weekend. From art exhibits to groovy concerts, we’ve compiled a fresh…
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The Weekend Edit: 4 Things To Do In Reykjavik This Weekend
If spending the entire weekend in sloth-mode on the sofa is not your thing, there are plenty of things to do in Reykjavík that will keep you occupied this weekend, whether you’re thinking about late Sunday brunch or spending an afternoon pondering…
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The Weekend Edit: 5 Things To Do In Reykjavik This Weekend
With the infamous Easter cold spell finally behind us, we are certainly entitled to a lovely sunny weekend. Whether you choose to spend it out and about in the countryside or drinking your weight in Guinness and hitting the town, we’ve compiled a…
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The Weekend Edit: 5 Things To Do In Reykjavík This Weekend
According to the forecast, the weather will be unusually misericordious during the weekend, with no rain hitting the capital area and even a little bit of sun. Grab the chance and get out of the house this weekend. Whether you decide to…
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The Weekend Edit: 4 Things To Do In Reykjavík This Weekend
Unsure of what to do on your weekend off in Reykjavík? You’re in luck: this particular weekend is ripe with interesting events scattered all over town that will keep you occupied. Design festival DesignMarch has exhibitions, lectures and pop-ups organised until Sunday,…
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The Weekend Edit: 4 Things To Do In Reykjavík This Weekend
It’s the weekend again! Can you believe it? Forget about the office, set aside the stress and enjoy these beautiful sunny days to the fullest. Make sure you go out for a late brunch, check out some art exhibits and don your…
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Word of the Issue: Fössari
“Fössari” is an informal Icelandic word for Friday, which is more formally written “Föstudagur.”There should be nothing particularly controversial about this word in itself, yet for some reason it evokes rage in a great many people. Think of an informal word that…
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Grapevine Live Blog: ATP Iceland – Friday!
Our ATP Iceland Friday blogging starts…. NOW! 16:55 – Media Hotel, Keflavik – Bob Cluness (BC): Hi-De-Hi campers! i trust everyone is suitable refreshed today and ready to get right on it. Right now the media hotel is empty and calm as…
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Grapevine Live Blog: ATP Iceland – Thursday!
W elcome to the Grapevine’s live blog action from ATP Iceland! Over the next three nights, we will be keeping you informed of the shenanigans, both legal and illegal, on site. So what’s been happening? 19:35 – Andrews Theater – Atli Bollason (AB): ATP…
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Harlem Hypnosis – Harlem Pt. 2
It’s getting really late. It’s not late by Reykjavík standards, but it is considering how early everything started this evening. Half the room looks lobotomized, and I’m not sure they know where they are. But at least they know they’re having a…
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Night At The Museum
I don’t believe you can underestimate the importance of fun in a live show. It’s probably a cliché but if performers look like they’re having fun, there’s no doubt it rubs off on those around. Of course it takes more than this…
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River Gods
Hold the phone. Iceland is over indie-rock? As the night went on at The Reykjavík Art Museum, I noticed that I could have been doing jumping jacks, the venue never filled, and the infamous queue was non-existent. The stormy weather earlier may…
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Das Flugzeug Fliegt
Lucky me and lucky us the lucky people crowding the upper floor of Faktorý on Friday because I can’t imagine that any other night had this one beat.
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Friday Night Taken By The Collar
It’s safe to say that despite it’s ever-thriving music scene, Reykjavík doesn’t exactly have a rapid thoroughfare of touring acts. In fact, if you want to hear live music in one minority genre or another, you’d be better off starting the band…
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They Played With Murder In Their Eyes, And Darkness In Their Souls
If a band like SVARTIDAUÐI had been booked to play at Airwaves a few years ago, they would likely have played to only a few people, with curious onlookers holding their ears and running a mile when their nasty black metal sound smashed their…
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FM BELFAST ARE BACK AND TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS!
Words by Rebecca Louder / Photos by Alísa Kalyanova / Photoshoot wardrobe courtesy of Kormákur & Skjöldur Last Airwaves, there was a gaping hole in the lineup of Icelandic bands that didn’t ruin the festival (not by far!) but it sure felt weird…
