Upprásin 2026-2027

A concert series dedicated to the grassroots of Icelandic music, across genres. Upprásin forms part of Harpa’s programming policy to improve access for grassroots and young artists in all musical fields and to enhance diversity. The aim is also to ensure that music lovers can rely on experiencing a wide range of new Icelandic music, emerging directly from the grassroots of the music scene, presented under optimal conditions at the nation’s concert hall.

Application form

Names and pronouns of band members*

Ensemble instrumentation*

Description of musical style and sound*

Please note that it is preferable that the majority of the material is original

Band description for promotional use*

Would you prefer to perform before or after the New Year?*

Links to recordings (e.g. Dropbox, Spotify, SoundCloud, YouTube) or demos performed by you: two to three examples are sufficient; there are no specific requirements regarding recording quality*

*Required fields