Four decades on stage
A professional performer since 1982 across Icelandic and international concert settings.
Björn Thoroddsen · Live music performance
Concerts and live guitar performances
Book Björn Thoroddsen for a focused solo-guitar concert, a jazz or Icelandic-song ensemble, a festival appearance, or live music for a private and corporate audience in Iceland or abroad.
Best suited to: Concert promoters, festivals, cultural venues, companies, and private event producers
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Available formats
- Solo guitar
- Duo or trio
- Jazz, rock, and Icelandic-song programs
- Festival and guest appearances
Relevant experience
International collaborators
Performances with musicians including Al Di Meola, Tommy Emmanuel, Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen, and Kazumi Watanabe.
Festival leadership
Founder of the Icelandic Guitar Festival and the international Guitarama project.
Planning the engagement
- Programs are shaped around the venue, audience, and running time.
- Travel, ensemble size, backline, and technical requirements are agreed before confirmation.
- Public, private, corporate, cultural, and festival enquiries are welcome.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerts can Björn perform?
Options include solo guitar, duo and trio programs, jazz and swing, Icelandic song, Beatles arrangements, and tailored festival appearances.
Can the program be adapted to an event?
Yes. Repertoire, length, ensemble, and spoken context can be shaped for a concert hall, reception, conference, or private event.
Does Björn perform outside Iceland?
Yes. International dates are considered when travel, schedule, production, and local presentation are agreed.
Can a promoter book a specific project?
Ask about a solo program, Guitar Islancio-related repertoire, jazz formats, or a collaboration designed around the event.
What information is needed for a quote?
Send the date, location, audience, event format, preferred running time, venue capacity, and available production.