2025 Icelandic Music Awards Winners Announced

The Icelandic Music Awards celebrated the best of the country’s music scene on March 12, with 26 awards handed out, alongside the prestigious honorary award and the title of Brightest Hope in Icelandic music, reports Vísir. Among the unexpected guests was British-Icelandic music icon Damon Albarn, who made a surprise appearance on stage.

Other performers on the night included Rebekka Blöndal, Múr, Sif Margrét Tulinius, Kaktus Einarsson, Bríet, and Nýdönsk.

The Honorary Award went to music publisher Steinar Berg Ísleifsson, recognised for his outstanding contributions to Icelandic music. Organisers noted that his influence can be seen in many of the most significant works in the country’s popular music history. Meanwhile,  Múr, who have been making waves in the industry, were named Brightest Hope in Icelandic music.

The winners of the 2025 Icelandic Music Awards:

Artists of the Year

Jazz – Óskar Guðjónsson

Other Music – Magnús Jóhann Ragnarsson

Pop, Rock, Hip-Hop & Electronic – Una Torfa

Classical & Contemporary – Víkingur Heiðar Ólafsson

Music Video of the Year

“1000 Orð” (Short Film) – Erlendur Sveinsson

Lyrics of the Year

“Óperan Hundrað Þúsund” – Kristín Eiríksdóttir

Producer of the Year

“Bára Gísladóttir: Orchestral Works” – Ragnheiður Jónsdóttir, Daniel Shores

Most Popular Music of the Year (in partnership with RÚV & Rás 2)

Laufey

Vocal Performance of the Year

Classical & Contemporary – Ólafur Kjartan Sigurðarson

Jazz – Marína Ósk Þórólfsdóttir

Pop, Rock, Hip-Hop & Electronic – Magni Ásgeirsson

Songs & Compositions of the Year

Hip-Hop & Electronic – “Monní” – Aron Can

Other Music – “Mona Lisa” – Markéta Irglová

Jazz – “Visan” – Ingi Bjarni

Rock – “Í Draumalandinu” – Spacestation

Classical & Contemporary – “Concerto No. 2 for Orchestra” – Snorri Sigfús Birgisson

Pop Song of the Year – “Fullkomið Farartæki” – Nýdönsk

Albums of the Year

Film & Theatre Music – Innocence – Snorri Hallgrímsson

Jazz – Öræfi – Kjartan Valdemarsson, Stórsveit Reykjavíkur

Hip-Hop & Electronic – 1000 Orð – Bríet & Birnir

Other Music – Wandering Beings – Guðmundur Pétursson

Rock – allt sem hefur gerst – Supersport!

Classical & Contemporary – De Lumine – Sif Margrét Tulinius

Pop – Miss Flower – Emiliana Torrini

Best Music Artwork

Lobster Coda – Shrey Kathuria, Hildur Erna Villiblóm

Earlier this year, the 2025 Grapevine Music Awards were held. Check out the full list of winners here.