Festival founder
Founder of the Icelandic Guitar Festival and Guitarama, bringing musicians and audiences together around the guitar.
Björn Thoroddsen · Musical event hosting and presentation
Musical event host and presenter
Book Björn Thoroddsen to host or musically guide a concert, guitar event, cultural program, conference segment, or private occasion with the perspective of an experienced performer and festival founder.
Best suited to: Festival producers, cultural organizations, companies, venues, broadcasters, and private event planners
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Available formats
- Concert and festival presentation
- Artist introductions and musical conversation
- Hosted performance segments
- Bilingual format by prior agreement
Relevant experience
Stage experience
Decades of public performance, collaboration, interviews, broadcast, and concert presentation.
Planning the engagement
- The running order, language, names, pronunciation, tone, and boundaries are agreed in advance.
- Hosting may be combined with performance, interviews, or artist introductions.
- A producer remains responsible for the final script, schedule, and event logistics.
Frequently asked questions
What events can Björn host?
Concerts, guitar programs, festivals, cultural events, conference music segments, and private occasions with a musical focus.
Can hosting include a performance?
Yes. A hosted format can combine introductions, conversation, and one or more live musical segments.
Can Björn interview other musicians on stage?
Yes, when the guests, themes, timing, and production format are agreed in advance.
Is bilingual hosting available?
Icelandic and English formats can be discussed and should be confirmed for the specific event.
What does the producer need to provide?
Provide the running order, participant details, pronunciation, objectives, audience profile, technical setup, and any required script or restrictions.