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After a well deserved summer break, our Nordic Gig Guide is back in full swing, and we’ve got a live music loaded week ahead! Read on to find out which incredible Nordic talents will be playing around the UK this week!

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15th-16th August – Sigur Rós, Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh

One of Iceland’s most recognised bands, Sigur Rós have been touring heavily around Europe, and are now warming up for a big tour around the US and Canada. Luckily, they are paying the UK a visit before heading off to America, so it’ll be possible to experience the band’s incredibly visual stage appearance in Edinburgh on the 15th and 16th August! If you haven’t yet seen the guys perform, then check out their upcoming live dates here!

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15th-22nd August – Daniel Norgren, Green Man, GlasgowLeeds, BrightonRamsgate & Glasgow

The incredibly talented Swedish singer/songwriter Daniel Norgren is on a little UK tour this week. He is quite an unusual performer, as he plays both the guitar and drums on stage – it’s an all-encapsulating experience, as his stunning voice leads the way. Lucky crowds up and down the country will have the chance to catch Daniel live over the coming week, so we highly recommend that you do just that!

Palace Winter

Wednesday 17th August – Palace Winter, Green Man Festival, Brecon Beacons

The Americana inspired guys in the Danish/Australian duo Palace Winter have just announced that they will be the support act on Noel Gallagher‘s High Flying Birds tour in Denmark, and straight after that, they’ll be returning to the UK to play what is sure to be a highlight show of their summer tour, Green Man Festival in Wales!

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Wednesday 17th – KRÍA, The Good Ship, Kilburn

KRÍA are a three-piece collective from Iceland, who produce dreamy electronic pop with inspiration taken from supernatural happenings. They are now playing in Kilburn, which is their last European concert before heading on a tour of Singapore. Check them out at The Good Ship this Wednesday!

Agent Fresco

Tour 19th-20th – Agent Fresco, ATG Festival, Hevy Fest & Dingwalls London

Agent Fresco mix classic rock and Icelandic folk with a bit of dub, in a way that’s been described as both comforting and contemporary. The band have just supported Muse in Reykjavik and they’re now on a European tour, taking them to 3 different London stages this week. Have you seen them live yet?

Francobollo 2016

Saturday 20th – Francobollo, LOST Festival, Secret woods London – Tickets

Francobollo is the grunge infused pop group from Sweden, whom just signed to the new label Square Leg Records and is celebrating this with a festive show at LOST Festival! Definitely a party not to miss!

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Saturday 20th – DungenGreen Man Festival, Brecon Beacons

This years Green Man Festival doesn’t only represent the Nordics with Danish Palace Winter, but also with the Swedish psychedelia band Dungen. They just performed an incredible show at the Finnish festival Flow this weekend and now the time has come for the UK to enjoy their powerful stage presence! Don’t miss these guys if you’re at Green Man!

Nordic gigs coming up in August/September

Friday 26th August – Neneh CherryParadise By Way of Kensal Green, London – Tickets

Thursday 28th August – Prins Thomas, Bankside Vaults, London – Tickets

Wednesday 31st August – DagnyThe Courtyard Theatre, London – Tickets

Saturday 3rd September – Oliver Nelson & TobtokThe Magic Roundabout, London – Tickets

Sunday 4th SeptemberJenny Hval, End of the Road Festival, Dorset – Tickets

Wednesday 7th SeptemberAmanda BergmanThe Lexington, London – Tickets

Thursday 8th September – , Bestival, Isle of WightTickets

Friday 9th SeptemberNeneh Cherry (DJ), The Old Queen’s Head, London – Tickets

Wednesday 14th SeptemberThomas DybdahlSt Stephen & St Thomas Church, London – Tickets

Tour 14th-16th September First Hate, London, Leeds & SheffieldTickets

Thursday 15th SeptemberCommunionsScala, London – Tickets

Tour 16th-19th September Júníus Meyvant, London, BristolGlasgow & ManchesterTickets

Saturday 17th September – Sturla Atlas, The Jazz Café, London – Tickets

Sunday 18th SeptemberTrentemøllerIslington Assembly Hall, London – Tickets

Monday 19th September – Fancobollo, Servant Jazz Quarters, London – Tickets

Wednesday 21st September – Björk, Royal Albert Hall, London – Tickets

Thursday 22nd September Phlake, Hoxton Square Bar And Kitchen, London – Tickets

Monday 26th SeptemberYungThe Lexington, London – Tickets

Wednesday 28th SeptemberSkottNotting Hill Arts Club, London – Tickets

Wednesday 28th September Sløtface, The Lexington, London – Tickets

Thursday 29th SeptemberKenton Slash DemonPickle Factory, London – Tickets

Thursday 29th SeptemberSkottBirthdays, London – Tickets

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