Iceland Airwaves announces more artists and speakers for 2024

Photo by Cat Gundry-Beck

Ravyn Lenae, Prewn and more join the line-up for the festival’s 25th anniversary edition in November.

Set to return to Downtown Reykjavík for its 25th anniversary edition, this year’s Iceland Airwaves will take place from 7-9 November.

Joining previously announced artists including Bar Italia and Overmono, the festival’s fourth line-up announcement includes Chicago singer Ravyn Lenae and Iceland Airwaves’ ‘International Exchange Programme’ member Prewn, a.k.a. Massachusetts artist Izzy Hagerup.

Other additions to the include South African band The Joy and Stockholm band Dina Ögon, Izaro, Merina Gris and Sila Lua – who join the programme as part of Iceland Airwaves’ new partnership with The Spanish Wave – and a handful of local artists, including Juno Paul, MÍnus, Skrattar and more.

As well as its commitment to spotlighting local talent and bringing international artists to Iceland, the festival has reserved space in the programme for discussion with a series of newly announced talks planned. Amongst its first speakers for 2024 are Red Light Management’s James Sandom and psychotherapist, tour health researcher and consultant Tamsin Embleton.

Head to Airwaves’ website for tickets and to see the full programme, including the newly announced additions and day splits.