A Celebration of Faroese Music
Singer-songwriter Lyon Hansen, Faroese heavy metal band Tunghoyrt, and acclaimed artist Dania O. Tausen perform in a vibrant programme of Faroese music in Kaldalón on Culture Night. The programme is presented in collaboration with the Representation of the Faroe Islands in Iceland, which has for many years curated a diverse concert series at Harpa on Culture Night, showcasing many of the Faroe Islands' leading musicians.
4:00–4:30 pm
Lyon Hansen
In recent years, Lyon Hansen has established himself as one of the leading voices in Faroese folk music. He has released the albums Lyon (2015) and Skull-Sized Kingdom (2025), as well as several singles. Hansen has earned widespread acclaim for his heartfelt lyrics, sensitive songwriting, and a musical style that is both understated and deeply affecting.
4:45–5:15 pm
Tunghoyrt
The music of Faroese heavy metal band Tunghoyrt is powerful, expressive, and compelling. Formed in 2024, the band consists of four young Faroese musicians and released its debut EP, ÓJÓ, earlier this year. Tunghoyrt features Bjarni Jakobsen (drums), Erik Reynheim (bass), Helge Greve (guitar), and Jóni Strøm (vocals).
5:30–6:00 pm
Dania & Bartal
Award-winning singer-songwriter and poet Dania O. Tausen has received widespread acclaim for her nuanced, delicate music and her raw, unflinching lyrics. She has released two highly praised albums, gonguteigatúnatos (2021) and ja/nei – og restin av vikuni (2023), the latter of which was named Album of the Year at the Faroese Music Awards. Dania has performed extensively, including as a support act for Eivør Pálsdóttir, and has also toured with the band Supersport.
For this concert, she is joined by guitarist and singer-songwriter Bartal (Bartal Augustinussen).
It has been a joy to follow everything and to hear so much exciting and diverse music.
From this group, we are thrilled this year to invite the new and talented rock band Tunghoyrt to come and kick down the doors at the G! Festival!
They will be playing on Thursday, July 17th at 5 PM at the Playground stage.
