ICELAND - Road Map
Fast facts
Dial Code: +354
Population: 364,000
Language: Icelandic
Capital City: Reykjavík
Currency: ISK
GDP Per Capita: $56,066
Labels, distribution & licensing
There is a small number of record labels in Iceland, and only a handful of these
(eg Bedroom Community) operate on an international level. Most labels release
music domestically or have digital-only international distribution.
LABELS
● 12 Tónar
● Dimma
● Post-dreifing (DIY collective)
RECORD STORES
● 12 Tónar
Publishing & Performance rights
STEF is the performing rights organisation in Iceland and it retains a strong
association with the other Nordic CMOs.
Inni is a new publishing company in Iceland, owned by composer Atli Örvarsson
and Colm O ́Herlihy.
Media, PR & Promotion
Most Icelandic managers are independent, and the number of managers working
internationally from Iceland is rather low. There are a few management
companies established:
● Klapp
Live
Sena Live is the main event promoter for large local and international acts, but
venues usually arrange bookings themselves, note, this is a very small market.
Venues
-Larger venues:
● Kórinn
-Smaller venues:
● 12 Tónar
● Mengi
● iðnó
-Bars that sometimes host gigs:
● Paloma
● Prikið
● Röntgen
● Bravó
Festivals
LARGEST FESTIVALS
-Largest festivals:
● Iceland Airwaves (November)
● Secret Solstice (June)
● Dark Music Days (January)
OTHERS
March
● Battle of the Bands – Músíktilraunir
April
● RAFLOST
May
June
● Siglufjörður Folk Music Festival
● Cycle Music and Art Festival
July
● The Blue Church Concert Series
● HÁTÍÐNI
● Lunga
● Bræðslan
August
● The Icelandic Chamber Music Festival
● Reykjavik Cultural Night Festival
● Melodica Acoustic Festival Reykjavik
October