The organizers of Iceland Airwaves have confirmed that the festival will go ahead despite the financial difficulties that engulfed the Icelandic economy.
The annual showcase of new music has grown to become one of the most important music events in Europe, gathering some brilliant musicians in a truly beautiful landscape. Clash will be there, as ever, and you can expect reports and interviews from the event.
The organizer of Iceland Airwaves had the following to say:
“In spite of economical difficulties in Iceland at the moment the Iceland Airwaves festival will take place next week just like it has done for the past 10 years.”
“The economical crisis does not affect the planning and promoting of the festival. Ticket sales have been going well and with the festival less than one week away, there are only a few tickets still available. Among the bands playing the festival this year are CSS, Vampire Weekend, Biffy Clyro, Junior Boys, White Denim, Boy Crisis, Simian Mobile Disco, Pnau, Florence and the Machine and the Young Knives.”
“The organizers (Mr.Destiny) are looking forward to lifting the spirits of the Icelandic people and would like to point out to international guests that Iceland not only has the best beer in Europe it’s now also the cheapest one.”
A full preview of the 10th Iceland Airwaves festival can be found in the current issue of Clash Magazine.
