The Icelandic Music Awards ( is, Íslensku tónlistarverðlaunin) are the official annual music awards given in

Iceland Iceland ( is, Ísland; ) is a Nordic island country in the North Atlantic Ocean and in the Arctic Ocean. Iceland is the most sparsely populated country in Europe. Iceland's capital and largest city is Reykjavík, which (along with its s ...

to commemorate the musical achievements of the year. The award was established in 1993 with an annual rock award given by the Félag íslenskra hljómlistarmanna (FÍH) (''Union of Icelandic Musicians''); since then, it has developed into a multi-category event held usually in January or February for awards of the previous year. Since 2002, the event has been sponsored by the Icelandic Music Association known as ''Samtónn''.

Winners

1993

Winners: *Song of the Year: "Stúlkan" by

Todmobile Todmobile is an Icelandic pop/rock band, active since 1988. Biography The band was created in the summer of 1988 around Þorvaldur Bjarni Þorvaldsson, a vocalist, guitarist, and record producer. In the beginning, all 3 members were part of loc ...

*Album of the Year: ''Spillt'' by Todmobile *Performer / Band of the Year: Todmobile *Singer of the Year (male): Daníel Ágúst Haraldsson *Singer of the Year (female): Björk Guðmundsdóttir *Keyboard Player of the Year: Eyþór Gunnarsson *Bass Player of the Year: Eiður Arnarsson *Drummer of the Year: Gunnlaugur Briem *Guitar Player of the Year: Guðmundur Pétursson *Instrumentalist of the Year (other instruments): Sigtryggur Baldursson (percussion) *Songwriter of the Year: Þorvaldur Bjarni Þorvaldsson *Lyricist of the Year: Andrea Gylfadóttir *Cover of the Year: "Starlight" by Jet Black Joe *Best Newcomer: Orri Harðarson *Honorary: Björgvin Halldórsson

2004

Winners: *Record of the Year: ''Mugimama, is this monkey music?'' by

Mugison Örn Elías Guðmundsson, known professionally as Mugison (born 4 September 1976), is an Icelandic musician. Early life In 1977, Guðmundsson and his family moved from Reykjavík to Ísafjörður. In 1982, his family moved from Iceland to C ...

*Music video of the Year: "Oceania" by

Björk Björk Guðmundsdóttir ( , ; born 21 November 1965), known mononymously as Björk, is an Icelandic singer, songwriter, composer, record producer, and actress. Noted for her distinct three-octave vocal range and eccentric persona, she has de ...

*Best Export: Bang Gang and Barði Jóhannsson *Honorary: Helga Ingólfsdóttir (harpsichord) *Motivational recording: Ágúst Einarsson for the book ''Hagræn áhrif tónlistar'' *Rock and pop: **Best Pop Album: ''Mugimama, Is This Mugimusic?'' by

**Best Rock Album: ''Hljóðlega af stað'' by

Hjálmar Hjálmar is an Icelandic reggae band formed in 2004 in Keflavík. Collaborations On June 2, 2012, at the concerHljómskálinn á ListahátíðHjálmar performed with Jimi Tenor. When he introduced Tenor, Guðmundur Kristinn Jónsson said that Hjá ...

**Best Album: ''Vetrarljóð' by

Ragnheiður Gröndal Ragnheiður Gröndal or Ragga Gröndal (born 1984) is an Icelandic singer. She was described as Iceland's best-selling artist in 2006, and was named Icelandic Singer of the Year that same year. In 2007, she was a finalist in Söngvakeppni Sjónv ...

**Singer of the Year (male): Páll Rósinkranz **Singer of the Year (female): Ragnheiður Gröndal **Performer / Band of the Year: Jagúar **Song of the Year: "Murr Murr" by Mugison **Best Newcomer: Hjálmar *Classical and contemporary: **Composition of the Year: ''Sinfónía'' by Þórð Magnússon **Record of the Year: ''Verk fyrir selló og píanó'' - Bryndís Halla Gylfadóttir (cellist) and Edda Erlendsdóttir (piano) and Enescu, Janacek, Kodaly, Martinu **Performer of the Year: Bryndís Halla Gylfadóttir (cellist) **Newcomer:

Víkingur Ólafsson Víkingur Ólafsson (born 14 February 1984) is an Icelandic pianist. He has performed with leading orchestras in Europe and America, including the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Philharmonia Orchestra, Minnesota Orchestra, Gothenburg Symphony Or ...

(piano) *Jazz: **Record of the Year: ''Dansaðu fíflið þitt dansaðu!'' by Sammi, Tómas R and Jagúar **Composition of the Year: ''Ástin'' by Tómas R. Einarsson (''Dansaðu fíflið þitt dansaðu'') **Jazz Artist of the Year: Samúel Jón Samúelsson and Jagúar

2006

Winners: *Music video of the Year: "The One" by Trabant *Best album art: ''Please Don't Hate Me'' by Lay Low *Best Newcomer: Elfa Rún Kristinsdóttir *Útrásarverðlaun Reykjavíkur Loftbrú: Ghostigital *Motivational: FL Group *Honorary: Ólafur Gaukur Þórhallsson *Most Popular Song of the Year: "Barfly" by Jeff Who? *Popular Performer of the Year: Lay Low *Classical and Contemporary: **Record of the Year: ''Þorlákstíðir'' by Voces Thules **Performer of the Year:

(piano) **Composition of the Year: "Fiðlukonsert" by Áskell Másson *Jazz: **Record of the Year: ''Atlantshaf'' by Atlantshaf **Performer of the Year: Útlendingahersveitin **Song of the Year: "Líf" by Einar Valur Scheving *Various styles: **Pop Record of the Year: ''Dirty Paper Cup'' by Hafdís Huld **Rock and Alternative Record of the Year: ''Wine for My Weakness'' by Pétur Ben **Popular Record of the Year: ''Aparnir í Eden'' by

Baggalútur Baggalútur is an Icelandic musical band. The band performs original songs. popular Icelandic songs and Icelandic renditions of international hits from various genres. Baggalútur also performs on annual Christmas celebrations. Their album ''Mam ...

**Other music Record of the Year: ''In Cod We Trust'' by Ghostigital **Performer of the Year: Björgvin Halldórsson **Song of the Year: "Allt fyrir mig" by Baggalútur and Björgvin Halldórsson **Singer of the Year (male):

Bubbi Morthens 260 px, Bubbi Morthens, Laugardalsvöllur, Iceland (2007) Bubbi Morthens (full name ''Ásbjörn Kristinsson Morthens''; born 6 June 1956) is an Icelandic-Danish-Norwegian singer and songwriter. Aside from a lengthy solo career, he has been a me ...

**Singer of the Year (female):

Lay Low Lovísa Elísabet Sigrúnardóttir (born 10 September 1982), better known by her stage name, Lay Low, is an Icelandic musician and singer. Biography Lovísa was born to a Sri Lankan father and an Icelandic mother. She moved to Iceland at a ...

2007

Winners: *Best Newcomer:

Hjaltalín Hjaltalín is an Icelandic indie rock band that has published four studio albums as of 2020. Their second record, ''Terminal'', was chosen as the album of the year at the 2010 Icelandic Music Awards. They have also played throughout Europe, most ...

*Best film / television music: Pétur Ben for ''

Foreldrar ''Foreldrar'' (''Parents'') is a 2007 Icelandic film written and directed by Ragnar Bragason. ''Foreldrar'' won five Edda Awards in 2007, and follows his 2006 film '' Börn'' (''Children''). Plot Óskar (Ingvar Eggert Sigurðsson Ingvar ...

'' *Best Music Video of the Year: "The Great Unrest" by Gísli Darri & Bjarki Rafn with Mugison *Album Art of the Year: Alli Metall, Kjartan Hallur & Mugison for Mugison album ''Mugiboogie'' *Netverðlaun by tonlist.is: Páll Óskar *Popular Artist of the Year by visir.is: Páll Óskar *Útflutningsverðlaun: Kvartett Sigurðar Flosasonar & Jóels Pálssonar *Motovational: Björgólfur Guðmundsson *Honorary: Rúnar Júlíusson *Classical and contemporary: **Best Record of the Year: ''Melódía'' by Kammerkórinn Carmina **Best Composition of the Year: "Apochrypha" by Hugi Guðmundsson **Bets Artist of the Year: Kammersveitin Ísafold *Jazz: **Best Record of the Year: ''Cycles'' by Einar Scheving **Best Artist of the Year: Sigurður Flosason (saxophone) **Best Composition of the Year: "Daboli" by Agnar Már Magnússon *Various music styles: **Pop Record of the Year: ''Frágangur/Hold er mold'' by

Megas Magnús Þór Jónsson (born 7 April 1945), better known by the stage name Megas, is a vocalist, songwriter, and writer who is well known in his native Iceland. Interest in music Being an admirer of Elvis Presley, Megas welcomed the arrival of ...

and Senuþjófarnir **Rock / Alternative Record of the Year: ''Mugiboogie'' by

**Record of the Year: "Við & við" by

Ólöf Arnalds Ólöf Arnalds (born 4 January 1980) is an Icelandic singer/songwriter and indie musician who has been active within the Icelandic music scene since the early 2000s. She was a touring member of múm for five years from 2003 before launching he ...

**Artist of the Year:

**Song of the Year: "Verum í sambandi" by Snorri Helgason / Bergur Ebbi Benediktsson **Songwriter of the Year: Högni Egilsson (from

) **Lyricist of the Year: Bergur Ebbi Benediktsson (Sprengjuhöllin) **Singer of the Year (male): Páll Óskar **Singer of the Year (female): Björk

2008

Selected winners: *Best songwriter:

Sigur Rós Sigur Rós () is an Icelandic post-rock band from Reykjavík, active since 1994. The band comprises singer and guitarist Jón Þór "Jónsi" Birgisson, bassist Georg Hólm, and keyboardist Kjartan Sveinsson. Known for their ethereal sound, fron ...

for ''Með suð í eyrum'' *Best Composition of the Year: ''ORA'' by Áskell Másson *Song of the Year: "Þú komst við hjartað í mér" by Toggi, Bjarki Jónsson &

Páll Óskar Páll Óskar Hjálmtýsson (born 16 March 1970), known internationally as Páll Óskar and Paul Oscar, is an Icelandic pop singer, songwriter and disc jockey. He had a musical childhood, singing at private functions, with choirs and for media ...

*Singer of the Year: Páll Óskar Hjálmtýsson *Best Newcomer: Agent Fresco *Motivational: Músíktilraunir *Jazz Record of the Year: ''Fram af'' by Ómar Guðjónsson *Classical and contemporary music Record of the Year: ''Fordlandia'' by Jóhann Jóhannsson *Pop / Rock Record of the Year: ''Með suð í eyrum við spilum endalaust'' by

*Performer of the Year: Anna Guðný Guðmundsdóttir (piano) on ''Tuttugu tillit til Jesúbarnsins'' (Olivier Messiaen) *Music Video of the Year: "Wanderlust" by

Björk Guðmundsdóttir Björk Guðmundsdóttir ( , ; born 21 November 1965), known mononymously as Björk, is an Icelandic singer, songwriter, composer, record producer, and actress. Noted for her distinct three-octave vocal range and eccentric persona, she has de ...

/ Encyclopedia Pictura *Umslag ársins: ''Demoni Paradiso'' by Evil Madness *Netverðlaun tónlist.is:

*Útrásarverðlaun: Mugison *Popular Performer of the Year: Baggalútur *Honorary: Ingólfur Guðbrandsson

2014

Held at

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on 14 March 2014. Selected winners: * Record of the Year: ''Komdu til mín svarta systir'' by Mammút * Song of the Year: "Salt", Mammút * Female Singer of the Year: Sigríður Thorlaciu (Hjaltalín) * Male Singer of the Year: John Grant * Songwriter of the Year: John Grant * Band of the Year: rock band Skálmöld * Honorary prize: Mezzoforte

2015

Held at

Harpa (concert hall) Harpa () is a concert hall and conference centre in Reykjavík, Iceland. The opening concert was held on May 4, 2011. The building features a distinctive colored glass facade inspired by the basalt landscape of Iceland. History Harpa was desig ...

in February 2015. Winners: * Album cover of the year: Kippi Kanínus—Temperaments. Designed by: Ingibjörg Birgisdóttir and Orri Jónsson * Music video of the year: Úlfur Úlfur—Tarantúlur. Director: Magnús Leifsson. * Producer of the year:

Jóhann Jóhannsson Jóhann Gunnar Jóhannsson (; 19 September 1969 – 9 February 2018) was an Icelandic composer who wrote music for a wide array of media including theatre, dance, television, and film. His work is stylised by its blending of traditional orchest ...

– ''The Theory Of Everything'' * Album of the year: ''The Theory Of Everything'' –

* Honorary Award:

The Sugarcubes The Sugarcubes ( Icelandic: Sykurmolarnir) were an Icelandic alternative rock band from Reykjavík formed in 1986 and disbanded in 1992. For most of their career, the band consisted of Björk Guðmundsdóttir (vocals, keyboards), Einar Örn Bened ...

* Rock & pop: ** Album of the year, rock: ''In The Eye Of The Storm''—

Mono Town Mono Town is an Icelandic musical band from Reykjavík with alternative pop and ambient influences formed in 2012 by brothers Börkur and Daði Birgisson (earlier from the Icelandic funk band Jagúar) and singer/guitarist Bjarki Sigurðsson on ...

** Album of the year, pop: ''Sorrí''—

Prins Póló Svavar Pétur Eysteinsson (26 April 1977 – 29 September 2022), better known by his stage name Prins Póló, was an Icelandic singer-songwriter and experimental artist. He was also part of the Icelandic band Skakkamanage. Skakkamanage Svava ...

** Song of the year, rock: "Peacemaker"—

** Song of the year, pop: "Color Decay"—Unnar Gísli Sigurmundsson (

Júníus Meyvant Júníus Meyvant is the stage name and musical project of Unnar Gísli Sigurmundsson, an Icelandic singer-songwriter. NPR Music described his style as "soul-stirring melodies from way up north" in discussing his 2014 single, "Color Decay." That ...

) ** Male vocalist, rock & pop: Valdimar Guðmundsson (

Valdimar Valdimar is a given name in Icelandic. Notable persons with that surname include: ;First name * Valdimar Bergstað (born 1989), Icelandic equestrian * Valdimar Briem (1848–1930), Icelandic poet, prelate, hymnwriter and translator * Valdimar Grí ...

) ** Female vocalist, rock & pop: Salka Sól Eyfeld (

AmabAdamA Amaba Dama stylized as AmabAdamA is an Icelandic reggae Reggae () is a music genre that originated in Jamaica in the late 1960s. The term also denotes the modern popular music of Jamaica and its diaspora. A 1968 single by Toots and the M ...

) ** Music performer, rock & pop:

Skálmöld Skálmöld () is a Viking / folk metal band from Reykjavík, Iceland, formed in August 2009. The band's name is literally translated as ''Age of Swords'' and also means "lawlessness", referring to the Age of the Sturlungs of Icelandic history, w ...

** Music event of the year, rock & pop:

and the

Iceland Symphony Orchestra Sinfóníuhljómsveit Íslands (Iceland Symphony Orchestra) (ISO) is an Icelandic orchestra based in Reykjavík, Iceland. Its primary concert venue is the Harpa Concert Hall. The Iceland Symphony is an autonomous public institution under the aus ...

at Eldborg ** Lyricist, rock & pop: Snæbjörn Ragnarsson (

) ** Songwriter, rock & pop: Svavar Pétur Eysteinsson (

) ** Newcomer Album Of The Year, rock & pop: ''n1''—Young Karin ** Brightest Hope, rock & pop:

*Jazz & blues: ** Newcomer Album Of The Year, jazz & blues: Anna Gréta Sigurðardóttir ** Song of the Year, jazz & blues: Sveðjan –

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** Album of the Year, jazz & blues: ''Íslendingur í Alhambrahöll'' – Stórsveit Reykjavíkur ** Composer of the Year, jazz & blues: Stefán S. Stefánsson ** Performer of the Year, jazz & blues: Sigurður Flosason ** Event of the Year, jazz & blues: Jazzhátíð Reykjavíkur / Jazzfestival Reykjavík *Contemporary & classical: ** Event of the Year, contemporary & classical: Sumartónleikar Skálholtskirkju ** Singer of the Year (Male), contemporary & classical: Elmar Gilbertsson ** Singer of the Year (Female), contemporary & classical: Hanna Dóra Sturludóttir ** Album of the Year, contemporary & classical: Fantasíur G.P. Telemann, Violin Solo – Elfa Rún Kristinsdóttir ** Song of the Year, contemporary & classical: Ek ken di nag – Daníel Bjarnason ** Composer of the Year, contemporary & classical:

Daníel Bjarnason Daníel Bjarnason (born 26 February 1979) is an Icelandic composer and conductor. He has garnered widespread acclaim for his debut album, ''Processions'' (2010), with TimeOut NY writing he "create(s) a sound that comes eerily close to defining ...

for ''Blow Bright'' & ''Ek ken di nag'' ** Performer of the Year, contemporary & classical: Víkingur Heiðar Ólafsson ** Newcomer of the Year, contemporary & classical: Oddur Arnþór Jónsson

2016

Held at

in March 2016. Selected winners: * Rock Album of the Year: ''Destrier'',

Agent Fresco Agent Fresco are an Icelandic band that combines pop, alternative, art, metal, and math rock. They formed in 2008, just weeks prior to winning the M%C3%BAs%C3%ADktilraunir. Their first release was the EP ''Lightbulb Universe'', which won at th ...

* Pop Album of the Year: ''Vulnicura'',

* Rock Song of the Year: "Way We Go Down",

Kaleo Kaleo (stylized as KALEO) is an Icelandic blues rock band which formed in Mosfellsbær in 2012. It consists of lead vocalist and guitarist Jökull Júlíusson, drummer David Antonsson, bassist Daniel Kristjansson, lead guitarist Rubin Pollock ...

* Pop Song of the Year: "Crystals",

Of Monsters and Men Of Monsters and Men is an Icelandic indie folk/rock band formed in Reykjavík in 2010. The members are lead singer and guitarist Nanna Bryndís Hilmarsdóttir, singer and guitarist Ragnar "Raggi" Þórhallsson, lead guitarist Brynjar Leifsson ...

* Male Vocalist of the Year: Arnór Dan * Female Vocalist of the Year:

* Live Performer of the Year:

* Music Event of the Year:

Iceland Airwaves Iceland Airwaves is a music festival annually held in early November in Reykjavík, Iceland. The festival spans four days (Wednesday - Saturday) and its main focus is showcasing new music, both Icelandic and international. The festival's main sp ...

* Lyricist of the Year:

* Best Newcomer in Rock and Pop: Sturla Atlas

2017

Held 2 March 2017. Selected winners: * Performer of the year, jazz and blues: Stórsveit RVK * Performer of the year, pop/rock:

Emmsjé Gauti Gauti Þeyr Másson, better known as Emmsjé Gauti (meaning " MC Gauti"; born 17 November 1989 in Akureyri), is an Icelandic rapper and hip hop artist with R&B and pop influences. He started his rapping career in 2002 and was member of Icelandic ...

* Performer of the year, classical/contemporary music:

Schola Cantorum The Schola Cantorum de Paris is a private conservatory in Paris. It was founded in 1894 by Charles Bordes, Alexandre Guilmant and Vincent d'Indy as a counterbalance to the Paris Conservatoire's emphasis on opera. History La Schola was founded i ...

* Concert of the year, pop/rock: Baggalútur Christmas concert * Concert of the year, classical/contemporary music: ''Évgení Onegin'' in the production of the Icelandic Opera * Pop song of the year: Hildur, "I'll Walk with You" * Rock song of the year:

, "Slétt og fellt" * Rap/hip hop song of the year:

, "Silfurskotta" * Jazz composition of the year: ADHD, Magnús Tryggvason Elíassen * Classical/contemporary composition of the year: Hugi Guðmundsson, Hamlet in Absentia * The brightest hope in jazz/blues: Sara Blandon * The brightest hope in pop/rock: Auður * Album of the year, electronic music:

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, ''Black Night'' * Album of the year, rap/hip hop:

, ''Vagg og Velta'' * Album of the year, jazz/blues: Þorgrímur Jónsson Quintet, ''Constant Movement'' * Album of the year, rock:

, ''A/B'' * Album of the year, pop:

, ''Floating Harmonies''

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Islensku tonlistarverdlaunin European music awards