yeah, I’ve posted this on Instant Joy yesterday
but I’ve realized that this is totally music related as well
cos we always loved to support Icelandic music
so many APC faves are coming from that lovely island
FM Belfast, Steed Lord, Gus Gus, Hjaltalin, Bang Gang
and of course the queen of Iceland, Emiliana Torrini

it was so cool and inspiring to get involved with Icelandic music last year
and I can’t wait to see them again

Inspired by Iceland is a brilliant way to promote the country
which is a must see for all of us

here is my attempt to make you visit Iceland (and Hungary)

Simon Iddol – Iceland VS Hungary mix [download page]
dj mix for the regiON gala concert of Hangfoglalás / Soundquest
supporting Emiliana Torrini and Hjaltalin
2009 Oct. 2. Art Palace, Budapest

Music from the Moon is an intercultural music and puppet show for children. In 2006, the Hypno Theatre travelled to Iceland and remote locations in Greenland to perform their show. The film accompanies the group on their journey through Arctic landscapes. Look forward to exceptional concerts and personal moments with Emilíana Torrini, Benni Hemm Hemm, Dagur Kári and other stars of the Icelandic and Greenlandic music scenes and learn about the Nordic attitude towards music and creativity.

Featuring: Emilíana Torrini, Benni Hemm Hemm, Members of Sigur Rós, Members of Múm, Eiríkur Orri, Helmus und Dalli, Hildur Ingveldardóttir Guðnadóttir, Dagur Kári, Slowblow, Ole Kristiansen, Naneruaq, Hypno Theatre, Hjörleifur Jónsson, Magdalena Mayas, Jan Terstegen, Ravi Srinivasan, Frances Jane Ball, Mandy Burton, …

this is the brand new Emiliana Torrini video
yupp yupp hurrayy hurrayyy
perfect timing
she will headline this year’s Hangfoglalás / Soundquest
her concert will be at the Art Palace of Budapest this Friday
hurry up, there are only few tickets left

it’s not her latest, but we haven’t posted it yet
shame on us
this supercute video for Big Jumps was directed by James Copeman

Emiliana Torrini is the headlining artist of Hangfoglalás / Soundquest

As you know it already APC teamed up with Hangfoglalás / Soundquest, to support them to create an another outstanding music bonanza this year as well. Just for the record, Hangfoglalás / Soundquest is the biggest music industry trade show in Hungary, it’s a series of free events, like exhibitions, conferences, workshops, concert and parties. This years guest country is Iceland, so the most exciting Icelandic acts will play in Hungary this October. We are ultra excited about all this, so let’s see who will play and when. NOTE: these are only the Iceland related events, we have few more surprises ;)

October 2

Budapest – MUPA / Palace of Arts
Hjaltalin
Simon Iddol & Kemuri / Iceland VS Hungary, audiovisual mashup show
Emiliana Torrini

Budapest -  A38 boat
Ourlives

October 3

Veszpém – Expresszo
Ourlives

and here is some music from the featuring bands
just in case to refresh your mind

Emiliana Torrini – Jungle Drum

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Hjaltalín – Traffic Music

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Ourlives – Nuna

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APC and Hangfoglalás / Soundquest teamed up to create the ultimate music fiesta in Budapest. Hangfoglalás / Soundquest is the biggest music industry trade show in Hungary, it’s a series of free events, like exhibitions, conferences, workshops, concert and parties. This year’s bonanza will happen at 2-3 October. The headlining act will be non other than the beautiful icelandic pop queen Emiliana Torrini !!!

Stay tuned for more news and bookmark the date in your calendar!

Xamnl – Funky Jungle Drum [mp3 ]
Emiliana Torrini – Jungle Drum
Lipps Inc. – Funky Town
Prodigy – Ruff in the Jungle Bizness

Xamnl and the supercute Emiliana Torrini will make you want to live in a palmhouse and puch dragonflies all day. Actually she is doing it good, just check the vid at 01:44 ! Right to the face ;) The weekend has offcially started, get some plants for the next two  days.