Iceland review - 2016, Page 12

10 ICELAND REVIEW
REYKJAVÍK BLUES FESTIVAL
The Reykjavík Blues Festival is awaited with anticipation every year. The festival
consists of a week of events throughout the city, culminating in three evenings
of outstanding blues, this year featuring Chicago Beau, Candye Kane and Laura
Chavez the first two nights, with the third night being reserved for the best of
Icelandic blues. Here, you will enjoy not only the brightest stars of the coun-
try’s blues, including the legendary Halldór Bragason and world-class guitarist
Guðmundur Pétursson, but also the most promising newcomers to the scene.
Tickets are available to individual concerts or to all three at a substantial dis-
count. An event not to be missed by the serious blues fan.
Hilton Reykjavík Nordica, Reykjavík, March 19-25, blues.is
DESIGNMARCH
Featuring around 100 exhibits, workshops and events throughout the capital,
the annual DesignMarch is Iceland’s prime design festival. All fields of design,
including graphic, food and product design, architecture, fashion and furniture,
are included, with Icelandic designers introducing their products at the design
fair, and international design experts sharing their knowledge at DesignTalks.
This year, former director of product design at Facebook, Maria Giudice will be
among the guests. Discover the latest trends in Icelandic design, always exciting
and full of surprises, inspired by the unpredictable forces of nature. Four days
of a creative cocktail of innovation, sure to delight your senses.
Reykjavík, March 10-13, designmarch.is
ALDREI FÓR ÉG SUÐUR
Held in Ísafjörður, the largest town in the remote West Fjords, Aldrei fór ég
suður (‘I never went south’), is an annual rock festival held over the Easter
weekend, featuring a host of top Icelandic rock bands. In 2008, it received the
Eyrrarós, an award acknowledging outstanding cultural initiatives outside the
capital region. The West Fjords region is known for its majestic mountains,
making your journey there an unforgettable adventure. Enjoy a weekend of
some of the best Icelandic music—performed at venues around town. This
year’s acts include Risaeðlan, Agent Fresco and Úlfur Úlfur.
Ísafjörður, the West Fjords, March 24-27, aldrei.is
FESTIVALS
Refreshing rock, delightful design and the best of blues—all yours to enjoy
during the month of March.
MARVELOUS MUSIC AND MORE
BY VALA HAFSTAÐ.