Up­prásin - KUSK & Óviti, Sigrún and CHÖGMA

Concert series dedicated to the grassroots of Icelandic music, across musical genres.

Harpa, in cooperation with Reykjavík Music City and the broadcasting channel Rás 2, is organizing a concert series dedicated to the grassroots of Icelandic music across musical genres.

The concert series is called Upprásin, and takes place in Kaldalón music hall one Tuesday evening each month in the winter of 2024–2025. The concert series is a part of the implementation of the policy of Harpa to open doors for the grassroots and young people across genres and to increase diversity. The goal is also for music lovers to be able to easily access new Icelandic music of various kinds, directly from the grassroots of the music scene, performed in the optimal facilities of the nation’s premier concert hall.

The ticket price is 2000 isk.

KUSK & Óviti have been working together since 2021 and have become a well-known duo in the Icelandic music and grassroots scene. They play what is known as "bedroom pop," along with dance and indie music, blending these genres into a fun mix. Over the past few years, they have performed countless concerts across the country and are set to release various music in 2024. KUSK & Óviti's performances are characterized by joy, warmth, and catchy songs that evoke emotions or make you want to dance.

Sigrún is a multi-instrumentalist, producer, and singer who has collaborated with a wide range of musicians and bands over the years. She blends the boundaries of experimental electronic music and pop, skillfully weaving textures through heavy beats, making the church and the club collide. Sigrún took her first steps as a solo artist in 2016 and has since released five singles. Her latest work is the album “Monster Milk”, which will be released in September 2024.

CHÖGMA is a progressive metal band from the eastern fjords of Iceland. The band’s sound ranges from detuned heavy metal using extended-range instruments to soft, technical rock.The band claimed the third place at Reykjavík’s annual Battle of the Bands in 2024. The band members are Elísabet Mörk, singer and lyricist, Kári Kresfelder bass- and synth player, Jakob Kristjánsson guitars, Jónatan Emil Sigþórsson drummer, and Stefán Ingi Ingvarsson bass- and guitar player