“Easily the coolest one I have been to.”
John Kennedy, XFM London, U.K.

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The Iceland Airwaves Festival of music once again hits Reykjavik from October 19 - 23, 2005; and, like Bob Marley said, one good thing about music, when it hits, you feel no pain.

Iceland's unique position halfway between Europe and the U.S. makes it the perfect musical meeting ground for performers and fans from both continents. A selection of acts, from punk band Babyshambles, to Brit pop act The Fiery Furnace - fresh off their tour with Franz Ferdinand, to the smooth beats of DJ Annie - will join local talents lighting up the summer nights. If you know Icelanders, you know they throw a good party, and Airwaves is nothing but a party. Acts are still being added, so don't miss out. Since last year's event sold out completely, music fans probably want to go the "Early Bird" route to ensure their place on top of the world.

For more information about the festival visit www.icelandairwaves.com and for special Iceland Airwaves travel packages, see www.icelandairholidays.com

REYKJAVIK INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL RETURNS TO ICELAND

Dazzling Films, Hot Spas, and Hotter Nightlife Await Movie Buffs September 29-October 9

From James Bond to Batman, to the latest Clint Eastwood film, Flags of Our Fathers, Iceland has become a favorite shooting location for dozens of productions. For this Ohio-sized country in the North Atlantic, films are a major part of the culture.

Last year, the Reykjavik International Film Festival established itself as one of the premier independent film fests in the world. This year it’s back and better than ever September 29 through October 9, 2005. Festival attendees will be treated to a selection of movies from Argentina, France, India, Israel, Canada, U.S., Austria, England, Iran, China, Japan, Iceland and more. The event includes a special category dedicated to human rights in cooperation with UNIFEM and UNICEF Iceland, and a “cult-classic” movie marathon, complete with midnight snacks and breakfast.

For more information about the festival, see www.filmfest.is. For special film festival tour packages visit www.icelandholidays.com

SIGUR RÓS TOUR THE U.S.

The Icelandic born Sigur Rós has garnered such buoyant portrayal as being "the first vital band of the 21st century" and performing "music at its most basic, and most advanced." It is your change to see them work their magic as they play their first in tour at the Music Center at Strathmore in North Bethesda on Sunday, September 11, 2005, the day before the release of their new album Takk (Thanks in Icelandic). Tickets can be purchased at www.ticketmaster.com and for tour information and music downloads check out: www.sigur-ros.co.uk

MUGISON TOURS THE U.S.
MUGIMAMA IS THIS MONKEY MUSIC

“As strange as ‘Trout Mask Replica’ and as inventive as ‘Odelay’, Mugison’s second album proper adds the theory that there must be something in the water in Iceland. Björk, Múm and Sigur Rós have all made genre-defining albums and now Mugison has left an indelible mark on the musical landscape.” - Jacob Lisbjerg/Undertoner DK
Mugison fresh from Japan will tour the United States in November, 2005. For more information, see MugiWeb at www.mugison.com