Falinn gjóður wins Music Experiments 2026
31 excellent musical acts participated in Music Experiments 2026. The band Falinn gjóður took home the top prize.
The acts spanned a wide range of genres and styles, drawing exceptional turnout for both the preliminary and final nights—an impressive feat given the severe weather that nearly prevented some competitors from reaching the venue.
Following a thrilling 11-act finale, organizers announced the results of the selection committee and audience phone vote. Winners secured valuable prizes, including studio time, festival performance slots, Icelandair flights, and instrument store gift cards. All competitors are also invited to participate in The Hotbox—a program run by Iceland Music, Hitt Húsið Youth Center, and Music City Reykjavík that prepares youth for careers in music.
The following acts competed in the Music Experiments 2026 finals:
Falinn gjóður, Gammosíur, Lára, Myrkviði, Noisegate, Impazzive, Ovium, Brenninetla, Útumallt & appelsín, Zötzy, Þrumudætur.
The following artists took home awards at this year's Music Experiments. We look forward to watching these talented musicians as their careers unfold:
1st place: Falinn gjóður
2nd place: Brenninetla
3rd place: Lára
People’s band: Gammosíur
Singer
Lára Björk Hall – Gammosíur
Guitarist of Music Experiments
Stígur Grendal Sævarsson – Brenninetla
Bassist of Music Experiments
Úlfhildur Júlía Stephensen – Gammosíur
Keyboardist of Music Experiments
Baldur Þórarinsson – Falinn gjóður
Drummer
Andri Eyfjörð – Myrkviði
Electronic musician of Music Experiments
Lára Rún Eggertsdóttir – Lára
FTT writers award
Útumallt & appelsín
Recognition for Icelandic lyrics
Myrkviði
Congratulations to all the winners!