Iceland Airwaves Off-Venue

Taste of Iceland brings the energy of the Iceland Airwaves festival straight to Colours Hoxton. Discover the sounds shaping today's Icelandic music scene with live sets from virgin orchestra, Inspector Spacetime, and Hermigervill.

virgin orchestra

Formed in Reykjavík in 2021, virgin orchestra combines post-punk with electronic music, sultry dream pop, and noise. Their fusion of digital programming, live instruments, and experimental soundscapes creates a lush atmosphere. The trio, consisting of Rún (cello), Starri (guitar), and Stef (vocals), earned European attention with fragments, their 2023 Berlin-recorded debut released via Smekkleysa/Bad Taste. Following their sophomore album Let It Burn and tours in Germany and Denmark, they garnered praise from Rolling Stone UK, Dazed, and Schön! for their original compositions. This summer, virgin orchestra released the first single from their third album, launching a six-show UK tour of brand-new material as their music continues to gain traction on UK television soundtracks.

Inspector Spacetime

Hailing from Reykjavík, Inspector Spacetime is a genre-blending pop act inspired by artists such as Daft Punk, The Prodigy, and Charli XCX, crafting high-energy music designed to move people. Since their 2020 debut, they have become one of Iceland's most exciting live acts, known for electrifying performances. In 2025, their track "Party at My House" was featured in an Apple iPhone 17 campaign, alongside new English-language releases such as "People in the Video." With performances at SXSW, Reeperbahn, Eurosonic, and more, the band is quickly gaining momentum on the international stage.