Singer/songwriter Lyon Hansen will perform at OY on the 17^th Oct. The music is an eclectic blend of folk, country, alt rock and juke joint blues.

Rap Rock with MC-Hár in OY

TheFaroe Islands’ oldestrap-rock band is returning to the stage this autumn, this time in OY on October18th.

Even though the bandhas passed the age of 34 years, they have played concerts regularly all along,and several of the members keep in shape by playing in other bands.

The long hair has beenreplaced with styled and bare bald heads, but the music is still the sameriff-based rap rock that has carried the band forward through the years, everytime gathering their loyal fans.

The lineup has been thesame for over 20 years and includes some of our most experienced and skilledmusicians.

Niels Uni Dam on rapand Rókur Jákupsson on vocalsare strongly supported by the solid foundation of Rani HammershaimbChristiansen and Heri Reynheim.

The two guitarists,Jens V. Jakobsen and Jonas Bloch Danielsen, make sure we never forget that theband is a child of the nineties, while Tróndur Bogasoncreates his wild soundscapes on the keyboards.

A lot of wax has goneinto the hair since MC-Hár debuted with a spontaneous performance on theEbenezer steps downtown Tórshavn on February 16, 1991. Or since the band playedits first Ólavsøka concert on July 27,1992, released the track "Symphony of Irony" in 1996, the full album"Framvegis uttan vit" in 1998, placed third in Prix Føroyar in 1999 and released the EP "Burn Me" the same year, andheadlined the very first G! Festival in 2002.

But judging from theirperformances earlier this year, the band is better than ever. So you better getready to rock!

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Saxophonist Karsten Vogel is visiting the Faroe Islands from Denmark. On October 24th, he will perform together with the group GØ at OY.

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GØ was formed in 2015 by four talented young musicians from Tórshavn, who were tired of playing “the right way”. Today they are among the most requested musicians on the Faroe Islands and they still live by the same mentality when playing or writing music together; in GØ, everything goes. While the sound of the band resembles an echo from the sixties or seventies, the music is inspired by Jazz, Rock and film music, such as film noir or spaghetti western. GØ’s music has been praised for its originality and the band’s music has continued to intrigue audiences with its exciting energy and sometimes humoristic character.

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Karsten Vogel & Fagrir Fuglar:

Karsten Vogel (saksofon)

Ólavur Øster (gittar)

Kristian Blak (piano)

Jóhannus á Rógvu Joensen (bass)

Jósva Debes (drums)

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Gø:

Ólavur Eyðunsson Gaard (gittar)

Kristian Pauli Ellefsen (piano)

Árni Jóhannesson, (bass)

Hjørtur Háberg (drums)

Sjúrður Zachariasson (saksofon)

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Kim and Eyðun have played together for many years, both in the band Frændur and alongside Terji Rasmussen.
This evening, they’ll perform a selection of songs — some well-known, others less familiar. There might even be a moment for a sing-along!

Kim Hansen – piano and vocals
Eyðun Nolsøe – guitar and vocals

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Those who have experienced Hans Andrias live know that he is an exceptionally gifted artist. He is a skilled guitarist with a powerful and expressive voice that reaches far beyond the stage.

When he won the Sement 2025 music competition earlier this year, the judges were thrilled, stating: “He has international potential and could play anywhere in the world. He carried himself with confidence on stage and has a fantastic voice.”

His music is emotional, dark, and compelling — a unique blend of folk and Americana rock. The songs are well-crafted and heartfelt, evoking deep feelings and telling intense, often haunting stories.

With his acclaimed debut album “Vision”, Hans Andrias has performed extensively in the Faroe Islands and abroad — including shows in Denmark, Switzerland, Poland, and Russia etc. The acclaimed FMA winner invites listeners to an intimate evening of both new and older material, storytelling, and a cozy atmosphere.

Friday, October 31st at 21:00

Free entrance

Marius Ziska has for many years been one of the leading and most popular bands in Faroe Islands. The band has won FMA awards for best song, best overall release and best lyrics.

Award-winning Icelandic saxophonist Jóel Pálsson, who plays on Arnold Ludvig Quintet’s “LIVE @ Maggies ‘18” album, will come to the Faroe Islands to perform with NORÐURGLÒÐ for the 50th Anniversary of Havnar Jazzfelag and Tutl Records.

NORÐURGLÒÐ:

Arnold Ludvig – bass/composer

Ólavur E. Gaard – guitar

Leivur Thomsen – guitar

Rógvi á Rógvu – drums.

Havnar Jazzfelag (HJF) was founded in 1975, when Arnold Ludvig was 7 years old. He knew nothing about HJF until 1980, when Arnold started playing bass with the band Play Boys (later: PLÚMM), they managed to use HJF’s venue, PERLAN, as a rehearsal space in 1981. This is when he discovered the existence of TUTL Records and that Faroese jazz could be heard on various LPs and singles. Arnold was quite impressed by these records with both local and foreign musicians. His biggest role model at that time was undoubtedly the Faroese bass player Jóhannus á Rógvu Joensen, who is, and has been, one of the leading musicians in the Faroe Islands, in addition to being a composer and producer. Of the foreign musicians, it was Holger Laumann (DK) who made a strong impression on Arnold, both as a saxophonist and composer.

This insight ignited a dream in Arnold, which he had difficulty fulfilling in 1981, when he was only 13 years old. His dream was to become a good jazz bassist and composer. With patience, persistence, practice, curiosity, and courage, he managed to achieve his dream. After a year at the Music School F.Í.H. in Reykjavik, where Arnold studied jazz music and received a scholarship, the album “ALLAR ÆTTIR” with Holger Laumann & PLÚMM was released in 1991 on TUTL Records. In 1998, Arnold wrote 3 jazz compositions, plus one composition on the album, “GREEN GATE”. In 2005, he won the Best Bassist award at the Atlantic Music Event. In 2013, he released “VOYAGES” and in 2016, Ludvig released “ICELAND”, both with ARNOLD LUDVIG SEXTET on TUTL Records, which received great reviews and was nominated for Best Soloist and Best Band at the 2017 Faroese Music Awards. In 2019, Ludvig received a Master’s degree in Music from the Iceland University of the Arts. Arnold’s latest album was released digitally in April of 2025 with ARNOLD LUDVIG QUINTET. This is the rare “LIVE @ Maggies ‘18” – concert recording, which will be released on LP later in 2025.

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The legendary Icelandic band HAM is visiting their buddies 200 in November.

The friendship started way back in the 2000s when they both played at Norðurbryggjuni. The last time they shared a stage was in Reykjavík in 2023, and when making 200 new album Reytt Pass where Óttar Proppe from HAM was featured on the song “Kristin Dómur”.

The time has come for HAM to visit 200 in The Faroe Islands and they will preform in OY!

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At the concert on November 28th, Kári Sverrisson will perform as a vocalist, together with Norwegian saxophonist Tore Brunborg. Tore was part of Yggdrasil in the 1990s and participated in both recordings and concerts with the group. Kári has also joined concert tours in various places and appears, among other things, on the album Risastova.

Kristian Blak is the pianist, founder, and main composer of the group. He has written several large-scale works in suite form for Yggdrasil, most of which have been released on the Tutl label.

Yggdrasil is a Nordic ensemble based in the Faroe Islands. It was founded in 1981 and has almost always included musicians from other countries. From the very beginning, Yggdrasil has had a unique artistic concept. Most compositions are created in collaboration with other art forms — and in some cases, with nature itself.

The musicians involved in the group — whether long-term members or participants in specific projects — come from a variety of musical backgrounds, especially jazz, but also ethnic, folk, rock, and classical music. While many of the works are inspired by or based on traditional material, improvisation — from free to classically influenced — is always a part of the performance.

Over the years, many musicians and artists have taken part in Yggdrasil’s projects, which have spanned visual art, poetry, ballet, opera, and even concerts in caves. Essential to the Yggdrasil concept is that the personality of each member is heard or seen — something that makes Yggdrasil’s sound truly unique.

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