Every year, I am reminded of how deeply valuable a music festival like Iceland Airwaves is—not just for Icelandic music, but for me personally.
Music is absolutely everywhere, and that is wonderful, but the personal connections nurtured in this environment are no less important—equally important, I’d say. I was constantly bumping into great colleagues from the industry: friends, acquaintances, musicians, and so on, making for an endless string of joyful reunions. All these people who are tied together through the diverse channels flowing through Icelandic music culture.
To give a glimpse of the experience, me and my daughter went on a whirlwind run; we wanted to see everything and everyone and got into quite the festival spirit. At the end we felt a mix of fatigue —because this is quite a marathon—but also a healthy sense of immersion, the effect of marinating in music for a few days.
Once again: music festivals are an incredibly clever invention, if we can call them that, and also a rewarding phenomenon. It’s all about the collective crowd, drowning yourself in music, meeting tons of friends and acquaintances, and losing yourself in what gives you so much. Thank you, Iceland Airwaves, and see you next year!
Skildu eftir svar