FESTIVALS AND MUSIC
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The internationally recognised and atmospheric G! Festival in Gøta
Festivals and Music
Who would believe that international music stars like Lukas Graham, Toto, Mø and Beth Hart have performed live in the Faroe Islands? Well, it’s true. The islands may only have a population about 53,000, but when it comes to attracting big names to headline the two large music festivals of the year, G! And the Summar Festival, the Faroes punch well above their weight. The internationally recognised G! Festival, taking place in mid-July, attracts both major Scandinavian acts as well as international headliners. It is also the perfect place to experience a wide range of up-andcoming and established Faroese artists. The G! in the name comes from its location, the scenic village of Gøta on Eysturoy. The unique venues include a beach, a playground, and a barn. Go for a swim in the ocean or take a dip in one of the popular wooden hot tubs on the sand, while listening to artists play anything from pop, gospel, rap, metal, electro and 24
every genre in between. The G! Festival caters to a wide variety of tastes and genre preferences, while offering its guests unique experiences, such as food tastings, pop up concerts, performance art, markets and the chance to run into local musicians. When the concerts stop, you can dance until you drop at the DJ stage sporting domestic and foreign DJ’s. See more at www.gfestival.fo The Summar Festival, held in the heart of Klaksvík in early August, is the biggest music event in the
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