Just as you thought the joys of music festivals were over for the year up pops the annual international Iceland Airwaves Festival! Attracting thousands of people each year, it is THE place to be from the 14 to 18 October. You will find each person at the festival there for a different reason whether it be those in search of new talent, inspiration or to those wishing to purely enjoy the sounds in a special destination – one aspect that unites them all is a love of music. With over 150 artists performing in various venues throughout Reykjavik there is something for everyone so what are you waiting for? Hop over to Reykjavik on a city break and discover new tunes this Autumn.
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ICEHOTEL Experience Captured on Film!
Click here and be taken to the heart of Swedish Lapland through our new online ICEHOTEL films featured both on our website and Youtube! Whether you’ve visited the ICEHOTEL before or you’re thinking about travelling there for the first time or are planning your perfect winter wedding watch the films and delve into this truly magical destination. Or if you’re purely wishing to see beautiful surrounds and the activities to be enjoyed in the snowy realms of Swedish Lapland these videos will show you just that. From husky-sledging and ice-driving to a spectacular display of the northern lights and a peek inside the ICEHOTEL, watch and take pleasure in knowing it’s all just waiting to be discovered next season. Also hear first-hand from Discover the World clients about their experience and this will undoubtedly inspire a visit! Watch and be amazed.
Ps. For any of you out there who relish the opportunity of hearing a beautiful singing voice, you’ll love the track to our ICEHOTEL films...
Exciting Times Ahead for ABBA Fans!
If the recent Mamma Mia film has captivated your spirit and left you singing your heart out then you’ll be pleased to hear that Stockholm is proudly embracing its ABBA heritage and opening ABBA the Museum on 4 June!
The opening will be amidst a week of festivities in Stockholm and will prove to be a flamboyant and entertaining time. The museum will have an interactive, experiential theme throughout and it will get you dancing like John Travolta and even getting you to experience what it was like to be in ABBA. Ulf Westman, one of the two founders of the museum claimed if guests sing, dance, laugh and cry in the museum then we have succeeded. So for those planning on visiting the museum 'hold on to your hats' for a roller coaster of an experience!
You can start buying ABBA the Museum tickets today from www.abbamuseum.co.uk
Iceland comes to London this Autumn
For a nation of 300,000 people, Icelanders certainly pull their weight in the art and music world. Two of Iceland’s cultural institutions are coming to London in the upcoming autumn months and both are well worth a look.
The Sirkus Bar in Reykjavík was for many years home to many of Iceland’s greatest artists, musicians and writers and despite its ramshackle appearance was much loved by residents and visitors alike. Adorned with two over-sized puffins and light features that rarely worked, the bar was even home to one of Björk’s music videos.
Sirkus unfortunately couldn’t survive as modern bars moved in all around, but it will be resurrected in London for the upcoming Frieze Art Fair in Regent’s Park. The annual festival, which showcases the best of modern art and film, is happening this year from October 16-19 and is set to be bigger than ever. The Sirkus project, masterminded by the Icelandic art collective Kling & Bang, wouldn’t have been possible without the support of Iceland’s low-cost carrier Iceland Express. The original facade of the bar will be transported to Regent’s Park for an authentic Icelandic experience, and filled with the art and music that made it famous.
The Iceland Airwaves Music Festival, now entering it’s tenth year, is a unique festival experience that winds through Reykjavík’s streets every October. To celebrate the tenth anniversary of the festival, which has hosted bands such as Bloc Party and the Kaiser Chiefs in the past, Airwaves is coming to the streets of East London for one night only on September 19. Featuring live music from a great mix of up-and-coming British bands and established Icelandic artists, it’s sure to be a fantastic night.
Fancy sampling Airwaves for yourself in its original setting? Get in quickly as you’ve only got two months before it kicks off, but if you want to sample some of Reykjavík’s famous cultural highlights and nightlife at a slightly less frenetic pace then a Reykjavík City Break might be just the tonic, complete with a host of optional excursions and extended breaks. Until then, head to London this autumn for an insight into a truly extraordinary culture.
