RÉTTIR – Reykjavik Round-Up
Reykjavik, Iceland – September 23-26, 2009
Réttir, literally meaning Round-Up, is four day music series taking place in Reykjavik September 23-26 consisting of over 100 artists and bands. The program aim is to celebrate the vibrant music scene in Iceland and bring together various elements of the music scene.
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Coinciding with:
Reykjavik International Film Festival (RIFF)
September 17-27, 2009, www.riff.is
You Are in Control music, arts & media conference
September 23rd & 24th, 2009 – www.icelandmusic.is/yaic
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A major side event at this years Reykjavik International Film Festival is the Sound on Sight market which is organized by the Iceland Music Export (IMX). The market will combine industry professionals from film, tv and the music industry and is part of the Sound on Sight category on the festival, exclusively dedicated to music related films.
Réttir, literally meaning Round-Up, is being produced by various elements of Reykjavik’s music scene. Including; gogoyoko.com, Kimi Records, Borgin Records, Reykjavik-Grapevine magazine, Ras 2 – The National Radio and many more.
Among the artists performing are;
Mugison
Hjálmar
Hjaltalín
Megas & Senuþjófarnir
Apparat Organ Quartet
FM Belfast
Ensimi
Dikta
Dr. Spock
Ólafur Arnalds
Ólöf Arnalds
Agent Fresco
Retro Stefson
Mammút
+ many, many more!
Along with special international guests;
The State, The Market & The DJ (DK)
Jesse Hartman (US)
Hanne Hukkelberg (NO)
Bodebrixen (DK)