Iceland Airwaves began life in an aircraft hangar at the Reykjavik domestic airport back in 1999 and over the years, despite much competition, has grown and blossomed into not only one of the biggest annual events in Iceland’s calendar but also one of the most important music events of the year in Europe. Read the full story

The now world-renowned Iceland Airwaves music festival began life back in 1999 in an aircraft hangar at the local Reykjavik airport. The music festival originally started as a talent showcase intended for foreign record company executives – but since then has grown and blossomed, interweaving itself into Reykjavik’s cultural life whilst also earning itself a permanent place on Iceland’s yearly calendar. Read the full story